Tyler Touché is the moniker of Brissie wunderkind Jordan Hankins, a self-confessed “young funkster on a search to discover the secrets of French Touch.”
His second EP Technicolour Symphony is exactly what the title suggests: an explosive set of masterfully crafted, snappy songs, with addictive hooks to seal the deal on what is an impressive set of disco-pop.
Opener “Heart in Motion” is just what you want to tantalise your ear buds with. Nile Rogers-esque guitar chops and ‘70s disco stabs make way for one of the year’s most memorable choruses.
“Baguette?”, the track that originally launched him to stardom via Triple J’s 2012 Unearthed High Competition, is a tongue-in-cheek stab at French stereotypes. It’s made all the more satisfying by knowing that Touché’s own mother is singing the pre-chorus.
The title track and the relaxing “Sun” call to mind LA producers Classixx and (obligatory reference) Daft Punk, showing Touché is more than capable of replicating popular sounds.
While weak lyrics are the EP’s biggest downfall, Touche’s production chops nonetheless show him making his own way in the current electronic world.
Despite being only 17 years old, an astounding repertoire of knowledge is showcased in Technicolour Symphony. It cements the schoolboy as one to watch in the future.
It’s in the hands of youngsters like Tyler Touché to ensure that the disco ball keeps spinning, and by the looks of it, these hands are more than capable.
