Solvent – “Solvent ” – [Suction Records]

Another bedroom producer enters the electronica sweepstakes and comes out a winner. Solvent is one Jason Amm from Toronto, but beyond that I can offer no personal details. His debut release is a playful and melodic excursion through analog and digital soundscapes. Many of the tracks have a childlike quality to them, echoed in song titles like “shifty uncle giggles,” “googly eyes,” or “nuf si gnippiks.” (Think about it.) Jason would obviously rather be playing with his electronic toys than hanging out with the guys and for that we can all be grateful.