- Though it's released ten artists over the past two years, Dutch label Pinkman has managed to curate a remarkably singular sound. Xosar, for instance, is among the affiliates, which is a clue to the vibe Pinkman leans on. Not unlike L.I.E.S., they're big on distorted 909s and harsh high-end, but with a stronger club focus.
Antenna's second Pinkman record, Childhood, sticks close to this formula. The title track hauls a MIDI harpsichord and creepy choral synths over a dusty Chicago house beat. It's solid stuff overall, but the neighbouring tracks have a little more to them. "When I Read My Book" and "In August" both draw inspiration from the low-budget sci-fi influence that's been cropping up in dance music. The former's woozy female vocal deadpans over an icy melody, and "In August" sets notes in a similar register against pitched-down chants and humming synths. They're solid DJ tools—the drums hit true, the melodies are catchy and there's just enough mystery here to bolster otherwise familiar ingredients.
TracklistA1 Childhood
B1 When I Read My Book
B2 In August