Former Azari & III member Alixander III Brings the Soulful Techno on New EP

Following their saddening break-up in 2014, fans of Azari & III wondered what would become of the members of the famed Canadian house music supergroup. And since their teary finale at Manchester's Warehouse Project, they've all been relatively quiet, with only the occasional new track to satisfy our thirst. Now, one of the masterminds behind the outfit, Alixander III—real name Alphonse Lanza III, though he's sometimes known as Fonzy— has come forth with a quality 12" today on Toy Tonics, the German label known for its wonderful techno releases.

Heavy Friends 2, Alixander's second release for the label, features collaborators from his hometown of Toronto, and is packed deep with some vintage, soulful Detroit techno. Stream "(She's So) Young" below, which brings in vocalists Kim E and Gingy to provide some seductive croons over the producer's melancholy textures.