HOME OF SELECT SYNTH

TONN RECORDINGS independent record label based in Belfast, founded by visual artist Mary McIntyre, dedicated to electronic music, committed to contemporary cold wave and select synth.

 
 

 NEW MUSIC

VIOLENCE

It is with great pleasure that we bring you ‘La somme de mes soifs’ by Violence, out now on TONN Recordings on Limited Edition 12” vinyl. This very special release marks the final collaborative work of Julie Ferron-Morand & Éric Trottier. Julie’s energy and vision runs right through this distinctive and compelling album. ‘La somme de mes soifs’ is mixed by Julie Ferron-Morand & Éric Trottier, with additional mixing by Simon Labelle & Guillaume Cliche and mastering by Jason Letkiewicz. Album cover image by Polar Noire, design by Nieuw NDG.

PRINZESSIN

We start the New Year of releases on TONN Recordings with the brilliant new album by Prinzessin, ‘Minimum Security’, now available on TONN Bandcamp. 'Minimum Security' is mastered by AriaZ, with lyrics contributed by Justine NABTA and Richard Anderson of This Is The Bridge, album cover image by Eugene Schlumberger and design by Nieuw NDG.

NO

For our last release of 2023 we are rounding the year off on TONN Recordings with ‘Wave Function’, the stunning new album by No.  ‘Wave Function’ is available now on scarlet red limited edition cassette with the atmospheric photography of Marie-Eve Emond gracing the cover, perfectly matched by Nieuw NDG’s superlative design work. 

ANDY OPPENHEIMER & CRYSTALLINE STRICTURE

The new season on TONN kicked off last month with a brilliant collaborative album from LoveTheMachine & Fokker and the theme of collaboration continues on the label with a brand new release from Andy Oppenheimer & Crystalline Stricture. Their superb new album ‘Songs From A Constellation’ is out now on TONN Recordings Bandcamp.

LOVETHEMACHINE & FOKKER

As the summer draws to a close we are delighted to start the brand new season of synth on TONN Recordings with the release of a brilliant new collaborative album by LoveTheMachine & Fokker, available now on Limited Edition clear vinyl with mastering by Wellencocktail Tonstudio Hanover and album artwork by Nieuw NDG.

THIS IS THE BRIDGE
& JARED LONGLANDS

Dazzling lights, floating figures, primal shapes and elemental forces combine to form a visually arresting new series of films by long time TONN collaborator Jared Longlands, who has created a 8 new video pieces to accompany the compelling synth of This is The Bridge. This new body of film work, inspired by a series of previously unreleased tracks by This Is The Bridge, is available now on TONN’s website.  

NO+ANA

In a brand new collaborative project comes a powerful meeting of minds from TONN Recordings’ No & electronic artist Ana Gartner. In their new NO+ANA album they brings us an irresistible blend of their distinctive dark electronic sound. NO+ANA is out now on TONN Recordings Bandcamp.

FOKKER

This year has seen a host of long awaited follow-up albums on TONN Recordings. And we are delighted to release Fokker’s 2nd album on the label. Full to the brim with intriguing narratives and glorious synth, Fokker’s brilliant new album ‘Persona’ is available now on TONN Bandcamp. 

VEHEMENT INVERSION

A few years ago the brooding tones of Vehement Inversion’s minimal synth were first heard on TONN Recordings. His follow up EP, ‘A Border Without A Crossing’ is brings us an equally intense and atmospheric sound to TONN Bandcamp. 

ALAN CURRALL

It’s been too long since the inventive modular synth of Alan Currall graced TONN Recordings. So we are delighted to announce the release of his 2nd album for the label, 'Buried Structures' out on a beautiful new LTD Edition cassette on TONN Bandcamp.

MONSIEUR CRANE

In a brand new release, Plimplim has joined forces with Monsieur Crane, now double strengthened in everything that’s good about its sound. And that superb Monsieur Crane sound can be heard in their new album of electronic re-works aptly named ‘Redux’ now out on TONN. 'Redux' album cover Image by Christophe Mauberqué, design by Nieuw NDG.

OUR UNSEEN GUEST

Over the past year we have had the pleasure of working with Ohio based minimal synth artist Our Unseen Guest, towards a brand new album, which we will be releasing on TONN Recordings. We bring you a very special preview of his forthcoming release, premiered on Sound Obscura Radio Show and now available on TONN Soundcloud, Our Unseen Guest’s TONN debut, ‘Stars’. ‘Stars’ cover image by David Copeland, design by Nieuw NDG.

GUINÆPIG

We once wrote about Guinæpig's music, "This is not a time for pared back restraint. This is the time for electronic excess” and his new album ‘Incongruous’ certainly encapsulates that, visually and musically. A very good way to start 2023 on TONN, with the brand new album by Guinæpig, out now on a striking new cassette, that’s a feast for the eyes and the ears.

GRIMDELUXE

We are delighted to present our final release of 2022, a very special new album by Grimdeluxe. ‘Donker’ showcases Grimdeluxe at his best, as Max Koppmanschap’s sonorous vocals convey an emotional honesty that underscores the every track. With its infectious melodies, danceable beats and synth that shines, ‘Donker’ is an absolute gem. 

MISFORTUNES

From Misfortunes comes the beautiful new release, ‘Brilliant Endings’, his 3rd album on TONN Recordings, available now on Limited Edition clear 12” vinyl. With all the hallmarks of Misfortunes distinctive sound, ‘Brilliant Endings’ is album replete with lyrical vocals and dramatic synth lines. The rich colour and textures of Misfortunes synth, are matched by the striking album cover artwork of Constantinos Georgiadis’ photography and stunning design by Nieuw NDG. Sensitively mastered by Thanos Mylonas, ‘Brilliant Endings’ is a tour de force in contemporary dark synth.

CRYSTALLINE STRICTURE

In his brand new album Crystalline Stricture explores the theme of landscape through myriad perspectives, from places of sanctuary, to foreboding terrains that defy human control.  ‘The Mountain’ is an album of beautiful, brooding synth that conjures for the listener a tumultuous landscape shaped by chaotic human intervention. ‘The Mountain’ is available now on TONN Bandcamp. Image by Polar Noire. 

SOLOIST ANTI POP TOTALIZATION

From Japan comes the brand new album from one of the most compelling artists in electronic music, Soloist Anti Pop Totalization. Out now on TONN Recordings, his brilliant new cassette release, 'In The Beginning Of A New World' with beautiful album artwork designed by Nieuw NDG.

RESURRECTION

Premiering on TONN Recordings, the brand new video, 'Resurrection' by MADMOIZEL, from her superb album 'Blue', available now on TONN Youtube.

 

THANK YOU

I’d like to take a moment to thank all of TONN’s artists whose music continues to inspire. To all the radio show hosts, DJs, music journals and reviewers who have featured our music and shone a light on what we do throughout the year, to all the friends we have made along the way, thank you for your friendship and for listening. We look forward to the year ahead with more great electronic music on TONN Recordings.

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