BOYOCA, the dynamic duo hailing from Birmingham, Tim Boyce and Lewis Carr, are architects of transformative electronic music that seamlessly blends real-world sounds with electronic beats and grooves. In their sonic realm, the organic and electronic coalesce to create a distinctive sound that navigates the delicate balance between dance floor dynamics and the human touch of live instrumentation.
Describing their unique sonic identity, BOYOCA refers to it as the “green house” sound, a fusion that encapsulates their love for big beats, real instrumentation, songwriting, and dance rhythms. Influenced by a diverse musical journey spanning early disco, house, hardcore, big beat, and beyond, the duo draws inspiration from decades of dance floor genres.
BOYOCA’s musical journey extends beyond the electronic landscape, with a rich history in guitar bands. Their prowess in musicianship and songwriting has allowed them to craft a style that stands out in the electronic scene. This amalgamation of influences has been meticulously distilled into a sound that is unmistakably BOYOCA.
Their latest release, “Elasticity”, part of the upcoming debut EP “He’s A Fool” on EMK, Kartel Music Group’s new electronic music platform, exemplifies BOYOCA’s prowess. Following the soulful introduction of “Bamboo Mask”, “Elasticity” takes a more peak-time club direction, shedding traditional song arrangements for a dynamic, atmospheric club experience.
Describing the track, BOYOCA shares, “Our tracks tip the scales in different directions between the dancefloor, radio-friendly, the organic and electronic. This one definitely tips in a club direction; we think it’s an end-of-the-night kind of tune! Atmosphere that also hits hard!” The track features string stabs, a languid breakbeat, and long, drawn-out chords from a Prophet 08 synth, all contributing to the unmistakable BOYOCA feel. Guitars subtly make their presence known, adding textures with reverb, and Lewis showcases his violinning technique.
In “Elasticity”, BOYOCA masterfully cross-pollinate multiple electronic music strains, infusing a rhythmic, splashy cut with textured electronics seamlessly interwoven with real instrumentation. The track stands as a testament to BOYOCA’s club skills, delivering a bold, propulsive, syncopated, UK-steep house rhythmic number that captivates and propels listeners into a dance floor journey. With this release, BOYOCA solidifies their position as boundary-pushers in the electronic music landscape, offering a sonic experience that is both innovative and exhilarating.
