Mitch DodgeAs Rebellion’s 2025 release schedule continues with the likes of Avision, Denney, and D.Ramirez, the Crosstown Rebels sub-label welcomes Toúcanplay with their four-track EP, ‘Coco Bongo’ landing on 21st March. The Manchester duo, aka Martin Costa and Jeziah Hinds, bring a sound that blends Deep Tech, House and Rominimal House influences, showcased through their releases on Andhera Records, LaZic, and Distance. Now making their label debut on Damian Lazarus’ Rebellion, Toúcanplay delivers a seamless blend of evolving rhythms and rich instrumentation that push the boundaries of their sound.
“We’re always looking for unique sounds, instruments or vocals for our music, and this EP is a perfect reflection of this. Blending congas & bongo percussion with dub elements, flutes and even didgeridoos, we’ve created a dynamic and immersive experience. It means a lot to us to release this on Rebellion, a place where we can showcase the depth and variety of our sound.” – Toúcanplay.
Opening the EP, ‘Coco Bongo’ immerses listeners in dark, tunnelling percussion, unleashing relentless energy that surges through the veins of the underground. Next, ‘Deep In The Jungle’ echoes its name, pulling you through a labyrinth of eerie, twisting sounds that grow more intense with each beat. ‘Ooga Booga’ steps in next with lively bongo hits, smooth, flowing rhythms, and soft, tranquil vocals, filling the air with a warm groove. Finally, ‘Roots Run Deep’ delivers a smooth, resonating bassline, interwoven with peaceful, natural sounds and evolving melodies—a fitting conclusion to Toúcanplay’s vision of creating immersive, genre-blurring music.
The ‘Coco Bongo EP‘ is out 3/21!