Austin’s Whiskey Pickle label presents the debut release from Abstrakt Audio, a project created by south Texas native Fern Argüello. Producing since the age of 15, starting with a Roland TR–909 and a banged-up Juno–60 synthesizer, Fern has always been drawn to the sounds of eighties boogie and Italo disco thanks to his father’s hip record collection. Previously, Fern was a part of production duo Retrovox with Rey Aguilar, releasing a number of tracks for PBR Recordings and playing shows and festivals all over Texas and Mexico. With a recent move to Austin, Fern finally goes solo with Abstrakt Audio and fully embraces his Italo-boogie roots with these two funk-fueled tracks. The single leads with “Apollonia” which could easily have been heard pumping out of boom boxes and ghetto blasters on Minneapolis’ back streets during the heyday of the Purple Reign. The flip side, “Nu Funk,” features dubbed out chords and a sternum-rattling bass line. The tune builds on a simple, yet effective progression that is sure to please boogie fans and house heads alike. Two crucial cuts here with serious ‘let’s-get-this-party-started’ potential … Whiskey Pickle once again delivers the quality DJ goods.
Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - “Totally amazing. Just what I needed today.”
Djuma Soundsystem - “YEAH! I’m so ready for a Minneapolis revival. Both tracks will be spun this night!”
Chris Todd (Crazy P / Hot Toddy) - “Both great tracks with super-authentic production.”
Mark Farina - “I like!”
OOFT! - “Digging both trax. Heavy beats but seriously funky at the same time. Nice.”
Recloose - “Super slick. I’m digging it.”
Sleazy McQueen - “This is FINE! I’m totally diggin’ it. Nice Pickle!”
Ben Mono - “Big tracks that I’ll have to play out as soon as possible.”
Q-Burns Abstract Message - “‘Nu Funk’ is the one … feel good strut!”
Joshua Heath - “Solid tunes … I look forward to playing them out.”
Neil Diablo - “This is amazing. Right up my street.”
Severino (Horse Meat Disco) - “Super funky here.”
Erik Rug - “Nice! Both tunes are floating my boat … in the rekord-box!”
Nick Chacona - “Ooooh … I am loving ‘Nu Funk!’ That track is sick.”
Chrissy Murderbot - “Love these tunes!”
ALTZ - “Majestic nu-funk … great grooves.”
Will SumSuch (DeepWit / Etoka) - “Both tracks are truly excellent! Loving this release … going straight in the wallet for tonight and staying there for a long time to come, I imagine.”
Russell Deeks (This Is Why We Dance) - “Cool nu-boogie grooves.”
Available now from Juno Download and Beatport.