Pachyman releases new album 'Switched-On'

PACHYMAN RELEASES NEW ALBUM SWITCHED-ON VIA ATO RECORDS EMBARKS ON NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Photo Credit: Abraham Recio Switched-On https://ffm.to/switchedon What the Press Is Saying About Pachyman: “Pachyman is not to be slept on.” Aquarium Drunkard “If you're looking for good reggae-infused notes and sun-kissed percussion to be the sound of your summer — look no further. Pachyman, consistent king of smooth beats, is here.” NPR "Pachyman’s echoing, intricately layered productions pay homage to reggae greats" Remezcla  “Aside from being a master-level instrumentalist, Pachyman is a breezy, fun-loving, and freedom seeking artist… His works are a well sonically seasoned mix, in which his Puerto Rican roots shine bright.” SPIN (September 29, 2023) - Following the release of his colorful single "Sale el Sol" earlier this week, Pachyman drops his highly anticipated album Switched-On today via ATO Records. The exuberant album is an authentic culmination of the sights and sounds of the Caribbean, paying homage to his reggae influences while remaining firm in his signature bright and smooth sound. Pachyman’s masterfully layered instrumentation is seasoned with his infectiously warm tone, and from front to back, Switched-On offers a nostalgia-filled final glimpse into the rearview of summer. During the creative process for Switched-On, García found inspiration in the sounds of Lovers' Rock-era reggae and the legendary Studio One Records catalog—an influence evident in the three singles, "Goldline", "Trago Coqueto", and  "Sale el Sol" that were released ahead of the album. Though based in LA, Pachy García's music is immersed in the world of the Caribbean, with the basis of his sound being derived from his native home in Puerto Rico. Laced with nostalgia, Switched-On pulls from the island's musical scene in the 1990's, when Puerto Rico was embracing new wave Jamaican riddims which were later combined with traditional Boricua sounds. In keeping with the themes of sentimentality, Pachyman uses his Korg Poly-800 to pay homage to a generation of Puerto Rican artists who first began experimenting with synthesizers, all the while allowing his music to ebb and flow. His previous album, The Return Of Pachyman (2021) is more of a direct response to the sounds of his musical heroes, especially King Tubby and Scientist, and on the new album Pachyman wanted to move his art forward while simultaneously honoring his roots looking to embrace more of himself vs. trying to emulate others. He also pushes himself further vocally, incorporating more of his own minimalist vocals for added texture.  Pachyman is continuing his headlining tour with his second stop at Hollywood’s Amoeba Music this Tuesday (10/3) for an in-store signing before hitting the road for the remaining ten stops of his extensive North American fall tour that will also feature labelmates Altin Gun. Following this North American run, Pachyman will cross the Atlantic for a European tour in 2024. In recent years, Pachyman has shared the stage with notable artists including Khruangbin, Black Pumas, My Morning Jacket, and Genesis Owusu.   Listen to Switched-On above and check out full album details and tour routing below. About Pachyman: For his latest sonic transmission Switched-On, musician Pachy García, aka Pachyman, challenged himself to steer his dub-drenched dispatches towards another dimension. The follow-up to 2021’s The Return of Pachyman, out Sept 29th on ATO Records, Switched-On is an homage to the generative artistic era when musicians first began manipulating synthesizers to emit gloriously off-kilter bleeps, bloops, and whooshes. It also gestures to García’s chirring Korg Poly-800 analog synthesizer that forms the spine of these songs, particularly the effervescent electronic interlude “Mi Sala.” Tunes like “You Looked at Me” fuse a mesmerizing, Krautrock-esque beat with synth musings reminiscent of bands such as Boards of Canada and García’s own minimalist vocals for added texture. His ear for expansiveness comes through the winking “Trago Coqueto,” a cheeky love song crooned through the prism of a cocktail that’s named after a flirty lemon-ginger drink. In a uniquely Pachyman twist, it acts as a poignant ode to his life growing up in Puerto Rico. It couldn’t be a more fitting testament to Switched-On’s ethos, which meditates on García’s conviction to move his art forward while simultaneously honoring his roots.

album artwork Upcoming Tour Dates with Altin Gun = * with Surprise Chef = & 10/3 – Hollywood, CA @ Amoeba Music (In-Store/Signing) 10/27 - New Orleans, LA @ Toulouse Theatre* 10/29 - Austin, TX @ Levitation Festival at Empire 10/30 - Dallas, TX @ Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ* 11/8 - San Diego, CA @ Music Box* 11/9 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco* 11/10 - Felton, CA @ Felton Music Hall* 11/11 - Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre* 11/14 - Seattle, WA @ The Neptune Theatre* 11/15 - Vancouver, BC @ The Commodore Ballroom* 11/17 - Portland, OR @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom* 12/1 - Auckland, NZ @ The Others Way Festival 12/2 - Brisbane City, AU @ Seasonal Fruit Music Festival 12/5 - West End, AU @ The Twin 12/7 - Gold Coast, AU @ TBA & 12/8 - Sunshine Coast, AU @ TBA & 12/10 - Victoria, AU @ Meredith Music Festival 12/11 - Thornbury, AU @ Shotkickers 12/12 - Sydney, AU @ Gallery Bar   2/12/24 – Liverpool, UK @ Metrolcola 2/14 – Bristol, UK @ The Jam-Jar 2/15 – Brighton, UK @ Green Door Store 2/16 – London, UK @ Colours 2/17 – Birmingham, UK @ The Night Owl 2/18 – Sunderland, UK @ Pop Records 2/20 – Manchester, UK @ Yes, The Pink Room 2/21 – Leeds, UK @ Headrow House 2/23 – Glasgow, UK @ Hug & Pint 2/25 - Antwerp, BE @ TRIX Bar 2/26 - Brugge, BE @ Cactus/Brugge 2/27 - Nijmegen, NL @ Merleyn / Doornroosje 3/5 – Madrid, SP @ El Sol Del 3/7 – Barcelona, SP @ Sala Upload 3/10 - Esch-sur-Alzette, LU @ Secret location 3/11 – Leuven, BE @ Het Depot