Dinky

Chilean born, Berlin-based producer Dinky (aka Alejandra Iglesias) comes out with her impressive fourth release, Anemik, on Mathew Jonson's Canadian label, Wagon Repair. In the mid-'90s, Iglesias became infatuated with techno after an influential trip to Berlin and moved to NYC to study dance. Her musical upbringing and international experiences contribute to her texturally diverse tech house. On Anemik, she opens with "Childish," a rhythmic, melodic dreamscape that draws you deep within its grooves. "Westoid" is a funky, harmonious vocal house track that features Chilean pop star and friend Jorge Gonzales. "Ceramik" glides effortlessly from start to finish, with Latin-infused percussion beats, fluid vocal climbs and gratifying dance floor rhythms. The album comes to a close with "Fadik," a quirky acoustic rendition of Mazzy Star's hit "Fade Into You," and "Nocturnal," a 33-second ambient bleed. Dinky's superb craftsmanship and skill permeate every track. Anemik is a flawless album that delicately balances deep, complex rhythmic structures with experimental, melodic downtempo sensibilities. Highly recommended.