Neon-soaked synth-funk that marries talkbox-led soul with sharp UK club production. High-gloss, hyper-melodic, and built for the peak of a summer night.
Redinho sounds like a futuristic reimagining of 80s boogie and G-funk, filtered through the lens of London’s cutting-edge electronic scene. It is music that feels incredibly bright and tactile, defined by shimmering synthesizers, rubbery basslines, and a relentless sense of groove. There is a distinct 'high-definition' quality to the sound, where every snare hit and synth flourish feels polished to a mirror finish.
What truly sets Redinho apart is his mastery of the talkbox. Unlike many who use it as a gimmick, he treats it as a primary lead instrument, capable of conveying genuine soul and vulnerability while maintaining a robotic, otherworldly edge. This blend of human emotion and digital artifice creates a sound that is simultaneously nostalgic for Zapp & Roger and entirely forward-looking, sitting comfortably between the dancefloor and the pop charts.
Start with his 2014 self-titled debut for the definitive statement of his aesthetic. It captures the perfect balance of his club-ready rhythms and his knack for infectious, neon-lit pop songwriting. From there, explore his more recent work like 'Finally We're Alone' to see how his production has matured into even more sophisticated, soulful territories.
Tom Calvert, better known by his stage name Redinho, is an English musician, DJ, and producer from London. Calvert produced Swet Shop Boys' debut album Cashmere and Sufi LA, and performed with them on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in New York, and directed their live performance on BBC Radio 1. Calvert was also the member of Hudson Mohawke's live band on the Lantern album campaign, and produced Riz Ahmed's 2020 album The Long Goodbye.
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Shares processed, falsetto, harmonized (vocal style); funk, synth-pop (subgenres)
Shares playful, joyful, energetic (moods); synth-pop, funk (subgenres)

Shares playful, joyful, energetic (moods); studio polished, digital clarity, maximalist (production style)
Shares joyful, confident, playful (moods); falsetto, processed, harmonized (vocal style)
Shares playful, joyful, energetic (moods); rooftop, festival, urban night (atmosphere)
Shares synth-pop, funk (subgenres); processed, falsetto, harmonized (vocal style)
Shares playful, joyful, energetic (moods); rooftop, summer, urban night (atmosphere)
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