MAYA KILLTRON Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Duktus and Maya Killtron is a perfect coming together of vocalist and beat maker and this new 7" is simply irresistible. 'So Natural' opens with glossy soul vocals and boogie bass but also has some epic balearic guitar riffs to bring that beauty sundown vibe. It's a heartfelt tune but one that goes big for dancers too. On the back-side is 'It's Our Time' again featuring Maya Killtron, but this time it is a more seductive and late night sound. The scuffed up drums echo Dam Funk and the boogie bass, retro synths and superb vocal all melt the heart.

Review: Toronto vocalist Maya Killtron (real name Maya Chilton) is a valued member of the Love Touch family. 'Fired Up' is her second release for the Canadian label - her first, 'Found You', dropped in late 2019 - and once again sees her join forces with producer Gil Musada of Circle Research and The Precious Lo's fame. In its' A-side full vocal form, the track is a gloriously colourful and celebratory slab of early '80s boogie revivalism that's so accurately executed that it genuinely sounds like it could have been made and released in 1983. That instrumental - all vibrant synthesizer sounds, squeezable bass, clipped guitar riffs, sweeping (synth) strings and unfussy drum machine beats - can be admired in full on the flip.

Review: For her third single for Love Touch Records, Maya Chilton AKA Maya Killtron has decided to mix things up, working with two producers to present distinctive takes on 'The Middle' that are guaranteed to get synth-funk and boogie-soul lovers salivating into their Linn drums and talk boxes. Star Creature label contributor Diamond Oritz is at the controls on side A, wisely placing Chilton's superb, '80s soul style vocal above a sparkling boogie backing track rich in squelchy synth-bass, chiming melodies and clipped guitar riffs. Over on the flip Circle Research's Gil Musada takes over, delivering a slightly harder take that makes great use of a fuzzier bassline and some jazzy electric piano flourishes.

Review: On The Line features Vancouver producer and keyboardist Jonny Tobin while Maya Killtron is featured on vocals and the result of the collaboration is a smooth, soulful and AM radio.song that captures a genuine 70s pop sound of a bygone era. Jonny shines throughout the piece and especially on the solo. For the second side of the 7", 'The Light In All Of Us' is a slick instrumental that hits all the right notes. This 7" is pure class.