Devv - Hypercolour

Published on 2020-10-30 17:00:00 by Richard Meaney

Today marks the release of the outstanding debut album by Toronto-based DJ and producer Devv titled Hypercolour.A resident of Toronto’s All Blak Records Devv and I became friends after we booked him to play the first ever microminimal party in Toronto, we have kept in touch ever since.Devv cut his teeth as a DJ and producer on the Toronto scene and with performances abroad as well as releases on Blind Vision, Kina Music, Monocord and House on Wax he is developing a sterling reputation as an artist on an international level.

Devv · Hypercolour [Album Previews]

The album begins with the dream-like _Afterglow _ melding warming synth tones, a bouncing kick progression and a deep gliding bassline. What follows is an interdisciplinary exploration of the various moods and sub-genres of minimal house.With the sonic glitches and breakbeats of _Under Control,_ the dubby and stripped back style of _Hypercolour_, and the late night, deep grooves of _Wasting Time_ Devv’s debut album is a showcase of his protean versatility as a producer.“_Make music for yourself. If you’re lucky and people end up enjoying what you do, that’s just a bonus._” Devv (read more from his recent [SOLVDMAG](https://solvdmag.com/101-with-devv?fbclid=IwAR24qq_eNH8KyukIOic99d0zRwlHvtPsz9G6xJu2ZYNR3ByeTwFntygS__4) interview here).What I like most about this album, is how it transcends the traditional notions of club-oriented minimal. The instances of melody, ambience and atmosphere mean this release has as much impact for the home listener as it does on a dance-floor (making it perfect for times like these).From the expansive and mind-bending breaks of _Alternate Reality,_ to the etherial and downtempo _Flow _ Devv takes listeners on a journey of differing moods, motifs and compositional themes. Within this there is a cohesive warmth underlying the entire album and reinforcing Devvs signature approach to composition.Definitely one to check out.Tracklist: