Renowned Italian DJ and production duo Marvin & Guy finally launch their own new label, It’s A Pleasure, this Spring. Designed to be an outlet for all forms of electronic music from across the globe, it launches with a superb debut EP from Naples duo Thanksmate.
Thanksmate have been working together for over a decade and are pioneers of their local scene. They run the notorious Soul Express event and their experiences of keeping its dance floor vibrant and bouncing feeds into this first new EP. It’s a bright mix of disco, house and Italo that brings the party in a classy fashion.
Brilliant opening track and lead single ‘Your Friend’ showcases what Thanksmate is all about – buoyant grooves, big bass drums, lush synth work and a touch of ’90s house class with some cult r&b vocals from the early 2000s. It’s an irresistibly feel-good record that is well-executed and full of fun. ‘M8s On LSD’ is a more intense, heads down but just as characterful track with ravey melodic riffs and unrelenting drums run through with flashes of acid. ‘Feelings’ offers a third different look with exquisite synth craft glowing with plenty of Detroit warmth and soul over super-charged drums. An emotive vocal and cosmic keys finish this new school Italo anthem in style.
Thanksmate’s unique mix of charm and colour is a perfect way to kick off what is sure to be an essential label from the tastemaking Marvin & Guy.
You can now listen to the full premiere of ‘M8s on LSD’ exclusively on When We Dip. Enjoy!
Release Date: May 12th, 2023. Buy Here
Thanksmate: Instagram // SoundCloud
It’s A Pleasure: Instagram // SoundCloud