Verve by Tinika
Naarm/Melbourne DJ-producer Tinika makes a bold return to London label Funky Adjacent to release her first EP, Verve, an exploration of infectious rhythms anchored in afro-diasporic club culture. Fresh off her nomination for Music Victoria’s Best DJ 2024, Tinika draws on her vast club and festival experience to deliver three tracks primed to ignite explosive reactions on the dancefloor.
Opening track AKWA pulses with the energy of an electrical current, combining hard-hitting kick drums and bass stabs with syncopated dog barks and afrocentric swing. Distorted square waves and claps, evoking Mumdance-style twisted grime, are layered over the thundering beat, creating a dynamic, genre-blurring sound.
On SAVAGE, Tinika experiments with darker textures. Techno-style bleeps and classic funky house piano chords skitter over swaggering horns and a deep, pulsing 808. The track teases with tension-filled breakdowns, erupting into dancefloor-ready drops.
Closer ALTRO takes cues from Amapiano, GQOM and UK Funky. Here skittish, broken percussion and chopped-up strings collide with rumbling bass wobble, creating a tune that manages to be both innovative and irresistibly danceable.
Verve cements Tinika’s position as one of Australia’s most exciting electronic artists. Her ability to draw on various global influences — while still crafting tracks that feel entirely her own — highlights why she’s becoming internationally recognised for her talents.
Credits
Tracks produced by Tinika Pasinetti
Mixed and mastered by Ryan Witcomb (Recluse)
Artwork by Tinika Pasinetti
Words by Holly Barrett
License
All rights reserved.Tags
Just for fun
Narrm (Melbourne) Australia
Tinika is more than just a DJ; she's a sonic storyteller, a radio presenter, and a DJ educator. As a proud queer, black woman, Tinika brings her unique experiences and influences to the forefront of her artistry, inspired by the likes of bass driven rhythms, the dynamic world of remix culture, and the rich musical tapestry of the Afro Diaspora.