Itona is the newly launched alias from James Vine, aka ENiGMA Dubz, a creative departure from his signature bass-heavy sound. From downtempo electronica and lofi, to deep house and chillwave – Itona’s music takes you on a dream-like journey as you float in a bubble of bliss.
The new moniker, derived from the Japanese words for love (ito) and summer (na), the Itona project was inspired while James was at home during the UK’s lockdown in the middle of 2020. In response to the challenges many were facing, James set about creating uplifting, ethereal and authentic electronic music to help himself and others escape, but still providing a deep and thought provoking outlet.
With his first new music of 2021, he brings us the new track “You Are So”; an effervescent downtempo cut that calls to mind the shimmering atmospherics of acts like Fatima Yamaha, Bonobo and Flume.
Itona released two EPs last year on his own Morii Records imprint. The new track marks the start of a run of singles leading up to the release of You in May, completing the trilogy of EPs with his strongest material to date.
With “You Are So”, Itona delivers a downtempo electronic cut that uses a combination of shimmering synth lines, crisp, pulsing drums and intricate vocal textures to incredible effect. Warm chords are joined by a subtly pitched-shifted female vocal and evolving, crackling synths, creating a hazy, ethereal atmosphere on this blissfully smoky downtempo piece.
Listen to You Are So below
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