hot on the heels of in.totos inaugural release late last year, label owner b.traits comes out of the blocks with another brace of tracks on the single basic scenario/breathe out. breathe out displays a definitive love of classic techno tropes basement room bouncing beats and shuffling, bristling hats delivered with urgency and a slickness that has become a hallmark of her productions over the years. chopped up vocals are pressed through the effects mangler, puncturing this driving techno cut laced with essential 909 rides and flanged percussion. on the flip, the rubbery and pounding drums of basic scenario is just as strong the dense and reverberating beats providing the perfect vibes for a berghain or tresor sweat soaked session, as rising synths and frenzied hand claps produce a real element of drama, ramped up with b.traits own vocal monologue, suitably twisted by fx to polish off a well rounded and energetic club cut. with her first in.toto release selling out of its vinyl run within one day of going on sale, things are looking very promising for the bbc radio 1 djs label, set up to offer a platform, not only for her own music, but for like minded producers and artists she has admired and promoted on her show and in the clubs. 2017 looks set to be a busy year for the label, so watch this space.

brianna price aka b.traits, launches her new record label venture, in.toto, with a self-produced two track single, still point/north shore. in.toto, to mean as a whole, altogether, unity, will focus not only on her own productions and releases, but also provide a platform for up and coming artists, and those producers already championed in her dj sets and hugely loved bbc radio 1 show, by way of new material and compilation albums. the label will be backed by bespoke events and club nights, enabling the artists and the sound of in.toto to reach far and wide. on the labels inaugural release, brianna sets the tone perfectly with still point. gnarly, rasping bass punctures the gentle piano riff and ethereal synth pads as this club ready track blossoms into life, the assured and driving drums never letting the energy drop for one second. on the flip side of the limited edition, purple 12inch vinyl release, north shore opens with warm idm pulses and tones, grandiose strings and vocal refrains create a huge sound that takes its unexpected breakbeat twist, reminiscent of british rave heroes orbital, whilst holding its own with its fresh and bright production.