Tommy Trash & Burns – About U [January 5 – Spinnin’ Records]

by JP Hadley · December 4, 2014

As 2014 draws to a close, the time has come to look ahead. With this in mind, it is only fitting that Dutch mega-label Spinnin’ Records has announced their first release for the new year. The track will be a collaboration between Australia’s Tommy Trash and the UK’s Burns, after each had a prolific 2014. Tommy Trash is fresh off releases on Protocol Recordings and Revealed Recordings, while Burns has been primarily featured on Fly Eye Records. Their song together is titled “About U,” and has begun circulating in various radio shows. With just over a month to wait, there will be plenty more opportunities to hear this track as the release date grows closer. “About U” will be released to the public on January 5.

“About U” takes the best of both artists styles, and crams them all into a massive track. Starting with the breakdown, there is a smooth background sound that is covered on the top line by a cycling vocal chorus. A very subtle melody is played with a pluck synth underneath the vocals, and soon, soft percussion enters the soundscape. As the vocals continue on, the melody jumps to prominence with a flute-like synth. From there, buildup takes over, and uses repeating snares to bring the drop closer. After a quick drum breakdown, the combined work of Tommy Trash and Burns really shows, as a big room bassline typical of Burns is mashed perfectly with electro synths that Tommy Trash has made his name off of.