Disambiguation vinyl

Along with compatriots such as Social Disco Club and ZNTN, Tiago has helped establish a sonic footprint for Portugal with releases on esteemed imprints such as Italians Do It Better, Leng and Hands Of Time as well as remix credits for Eskimo and Rong. A step up the mutant disco ladder for Tiago is presented in the form of his debut appearance on DFA with "Disambiguation". This track is rare amongst contemporary discotheque fodder in that richness of melody and dancefloor energy are both approached with equality in mind. Formed of beautifully synthesized undulations, bliss inducing orchestral arrangements and subtle electronic modulations account for the former whilst the beat formed of live percussion from Tiago himself ensures the latter. "Nada a Perder (Nothing to Lose)" on the flip proves to be a more menacing, classic house sounding counterpart bursting with layered percussion and overtly dramatic piano tones. A swathe of constantly shifting synth lines run throughout ebbing with twilight energy as the track builds towards a frenetic crescendo.

Hannulelauri, CISCO CISCO, Giulio DJ, Ka§par, Telephones, Dan Hill (above Board / Sweatshop), Ramboiage, Benoit & Sergio, Mudd (Claremont 56)