Arts Education Exchange launch youth-led record label Tonetic Records

Eliza Lovise’s ‘I Lie In The Sun’ and Bruu’s ‘Wait For You’ are the first taste of a six part series of singles written by young Thanet/Kent based musicians

Cliftonville-based youth charity, Arts Education Exchange has announced the formation of a new youth-led record label, Tonetic Records with the release of two brand new original song compositions written and produced by young Thanet musicians.

The first of the two artists to be showcased as part of the new singles series is Cliftonville-based songwriting producer Bruno Bingley aka Bruu, whose creative output has so far been informed by the soulful voices of artists such as Amy Winehouse and Nora Jones, as well as the alternative hip-hop of Frank Ocean, BROCKHAMPTON and Tyler the Creator; while the second is Broadstairs-based songwriter Eliza Lovise, who draws inspiration from singular artists such as Bjork, Mitski and Radiohead.

As well as encouraging and showcasing the talents of these producers, the two singles also act as an early indication of the record label’s commitment towards diverse eclecticism.

Speaking of the vision of the new imprint label head, Spencer Enock said: “We want to empower young people to forge successful careers in the music industry and showcase what they are capable of when given the opportunity. I think these first two songs show what amazing songwriting talent there is in Kent as well as our commitment to helping them realise their vision regardless of genre.”

TONETIC RECORDS

Tonetic Records is a newly formed youth lead record label based in Cliftonville, Margate. A subsidiary of Arts Education Exchange, which has already been making a positive creative impact in the community for years, Tonetic Records aims to provide a platform for the talented young voices of Thanet and Kent.

Arts Education Exchange is passionate about creative learning and social justice. It works with children and young people in Thanet to cultivate an alternative space for community education through the arts. Every year 35 participants engage in year long projects with Creative Tutors, lead personalised projects and amplify their voices through local events.

Tonetic Record’s output is recorded at the in-house studio on Northdown Road and is produced by Tom Postgate and Joe Brunton, two talented graduates from Canterbury Christ Church’s Music School. Songs are produced on a Saturday and then mixed on the Sunday.