Coming out of New York City, newcomer Toddd. is an intriguing voice in the alternative electronic pop sphere. A cinematographer by trade, he’s now turning his lens inward, framing emotional writing and sonic exploration through his music. Inspired by his love for British artists like Jordan Rakei, Tom Misch and James Blake, as well as the likes of Tora, Maribou State and Nosaj Thing, Toddd. brings a layered, reflective quality to his sound that feels at once personal and relatable.
His journey into music started in the wake of a breakup that was as ambiguous as it was painful, where songwriting became his means of processing a period of emotional fog. That subconscious writing experience pulses through every part of his upcoming debut album, an entirely self-produced work crafted in his own apartment.
In March, he officially stepped out as a solo artist with the release of his debut single “Lifted,” now he brings us the lead single taken from the album with “Get Together.” A track that gradually blossomed over years, originally written back in 2021, it has slowly taken shape to become what he describes as the most soulful and rhythmically engaging piece on the record.
Toddd. stripped things back to three essential ingredients; his acoustic upright piano, his vocals and and OP-1 Field synth. All the instrumentation and drums were crafted on the OP-1, with Toddd. bringing in Jake Aron to mix the track with the mastering handled by Alec Ness, resulting in an immersive sound that’s full of texture but never cluttered.
Brought in by the shimmering pulse of woozy synth tones and the intricate snap of tapped percussive elements, Toddd.’s breathy vocals enter to spin soulful melodies above carrying meaningful lyricism. Gliding with the soft punch of rumbling beats and hazy arrangement of deep instrumental elements, the track progresses with the rattle of lively drums and instantly catchy vocal leads which give way to the bright flutter of pitched vocalisations and delicate pips of staccato synth flourishes.
It’s a stunning showcase of Toddd.’s innovative yet widely appealing sound, offering a hypnotic alternative pop jam brimming with slick grooves and compelling vocal performance. Once again displaying his knack for creating thoroughly unique and highly enjoyable musical moments, “Get Together” sees Toddd. continue to build the hype for his upcoming full-length record and we can’t wait to see what it’s got in store.
Listen to Get Together below
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