Garneau’s latest single Don’t Play, released on Andrea Graham’s Chapter Three label, delivers a focused, percussive club track that keeps things minimal but constantly shifting. The track opens with a skipping rhythm and gradually builds tension with layered synth textures and rising tones. Just as the groove locks in, a clipped telephone bleep marks a drop that kicks the track into a higher gear.
The production stays lean—built around a tight rhythm section and subtle variations in texture—but there’s a lot of energy in the details. The driving momentum, built from layered percussion and modulating synth lines, keeps the floor moving without ever relying on overproduction. It’s a track that feels engineered for the club, with a playful but persistent pulse that rewards a big system.
Garneau’s style here reflects his broader output—drawing from house, electro, and UK bass influences while maintaining a raw, minimalist edge. The track feels deliberate, avoiding over-complication while still offering enough movement and character to stand out.
Don’t Play adds to a growing catalogue of releases that reflect Garneau’s position in the Western Canadian underground, as both a solo producer and as one-half of Energy Boyz with Max Ulis. As founder of Club Designs, and a regular at events like Bass Coast, his influence is rooted in the local scene but resonating far beyond, with support from established names like Laurent Garnier and DJ Stingray.
