Pinchy Don, the disc-jockeying purveyor of all things off-kilter, esoteric, eccentric, and left-field has been wobbling around the world with his singular sensibilities and releasing DJ’s-DJ mixes for years, and now he’s finally channeling the accumulated energy and color into a series of vinyl-only releases under the aptly named P&F RECORDINGS.

There couldn’t be a more perfect, fitting starting point for the endeavor than AMARINGO (a mysterious alias of synth extraordinaire JOHN CAROLL KIRBY) which is an homage to the deceased Peruvan Ayahuaska painter Pablo Amaringo, who’s art is featured on the cover.

Just like Kirby himself, a purveyor of left field exotica (who’s list of collaborators includes Sebastian Tellier, Solange, and Blood Orange – to name just a few), the release is simply too slippery and menacing to fit into any one genre bucket - as it rubberbands between blocky, percussive tribal stompers and lazy new age synth jams.

The opening tune, “Manto de Fuego (Clock of Fire),” is a heavy, plodding, party-starter that, accompanied by smatterings of reverberant, brassy horns, marches along on the one. Following it is a jazzier number, “Supai Rana (Spirit Frog),” all aqueous, rich bass figurations contrasted with bright, spongy synth cascades.

The flip is a more drawn-out affair, with “Yacurunas (Water People)” stretching past a ten-minute runtime and being a study in hypnosis through earthy hand-drum loops, marimba and pan flute flourishes. It starts bright but turns on its head as it morphs into another meditative dance floor stomper.

We finish the ride and tumble back into the station with “Angleles Avatares (Angel Avatars),” a tranquil, slo-mo twist on lo-fi tropicalia.


12 Inch Full Sleeve shrink wrapped with an obi strip.



DJ Support:

"This is fucking fire. Really amazing.” - Moscoman (Disco Halal)

"Really pumped on this release, music and artwork totally on point. Gotta love a bit of Jungle Chug!” - Danny McLewin (Psychemagik)

“Pass me the Pisco!” - Lovefingers (ESP Institute)

"Hoooooooo yeah, will be playin 'Manto de Fuego’, wanna be playing it right now, actually” - Thomas Bullock (Tom of England/Welcome Stranger)

"Cloak of Fire” is so original sounding, I can see myself ending with this one a lot.. Great sounding EP in total.” - Trus’me (Prime Numbers)

"Is it Balearic? Yes ! and lots of other great things. There’s a time and place for all of these, but my favorite is “Manto de Fuego”. Killer with an an amazing synth riff coming in towards the end . Great beginnings for the label." - Justin Strauss

"Stoked on this release, dig the vibe of the package and can't wait to play Manto de Fuego on a proper system!” - Jacques Renault (Let’s Play House)

"This record is heavy heat! such a great variety and a total trip! you might even say its 'fire'.... but not fyre.” - Francis Inferno Orchestra (Super Conscious Records)

"Yeah man, I really fucking like this! It might even be the best record ever made!” Mic Newman (Fantastic Man)

"Super crisp and tasty tropical percussion and synth vibes! Each track is lush, funky in its own way, and takes you on a journey. Will definitely be playing these and copping the wax.” - J-Kriv (Razor-n-Tape)

"Yacurunas (water people) is a beautiful sunny jam. I am going to play this for sure. Who are these people music is great.” - DJ Kaos (Jolly Jams)

"Thanks for this, I love it! Perfect mood for the "Tropicantesimo" party in Roma. Will spin for sure!" - Fabrizio Mammarella (Slow Motion)