nodisco. the moniker for genre-breaking artist Chris Toufexis, is an enigma in the music industry. With a vast record collection ranging from Ready For The World to Jimmy Eat World, he has a unique perspective on music and how it should be created. Toufexis is a self-taught musician, learning to sing through listening to Brian McKnight, The Carpenters, and Morrissey, and teaching himself guitar with John Martin, Joao Gilberto, and John Mayer as his inspiration. He is also unable to read music, but that does not stop him from making beautiful sounds. nodisco. is known for creating records that people will remember for the story as well as the music. From the storytelling to the physical copies and visuals, each record is made for the listener to have a world to live in. This approach has paid off, with radio placements on the CBC and his songs appearing on MTV’s Siesta Key and MLB Network. His 2021 release, Who Knew I’d Write Songs About You?, has garnered 5 million streams to date and he had a sold-out tour in Spring 2022. His latest single, “Break My Fall,” is another example of his songwriting and production skills. The stuttering beats, R&B-flavored guitar lines, and Toufexis’ biting vocals all come together to create a unique sound. The jump to his upper register during the song’s climax is a fusion of form and function, which every artist chases. This song was inspired by John Mayer, The 1975, and LANY. As Toufexis describes “Break My Fall” came about at a party as a discussion about lost love and mixed signals given by complex and confusing love interests. At the time of recording, I was listening nearly exclusively to John Mayer’s “Room for Squares” which influenced the rawness and funk of the song. nodisco. continues to push boundaries and create unique and compelling music that is sure to leave a lasting impression on listeners. His new single, “Break My Fall,” is just a taste of what’s to come from this talented artist.
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