Records that helped shape DJ Psychiatre’s Sound

DJ Psychiatre is the main alias of Sylvain Creton, who over the past few years has curated a compelling audial universe that continues to grow organically and intuitively with each release. His take on House has won many admirers, with praise set aside for his dexterous approach and multi-faceted style. Whether it be acid tinged rollers through to softly spoken rhythmic atmospheres, via disco tinged numbers which never fail to get the party going, Creton has allowed DJ Psychiatre to be a truly expressive medium.

Always engaging, never standing still, it is this approach which has seen him release on some top quality labels over the years, including the likes of Whyte Numbers, Dance Around 88, Lost Palms, Shall Not Fade and Pont Neuf, to name but a few.

His latest release ‘Moving Into Jazz’ on Last Year at Marienbad (by Oathcreations)  feels like a natural next destination for Psychiatre, who delivers a collection of tracks that once again show the hallmarks and motifs of his enriching sound. True to form, ‘Moving Into Jazz’ demonstrates a myriad of styles, shifting from the deeply hazy through the powerfully uptempo - all the while demonstrating a real sensibility for melodic range and texture.

We sat down DJ Psychiatre to talk through afew records that helped shape his sound that you hear today. Enjoy…

Shinichi Atobe - The Red Line

Shinichi Atobe has always been a huge influence on me, and this track in particular. The first time I heard it, I immediately fell in love with it. It embodies everything I love about house music — lightness, nostalgia, emotion, simplicity, and that delicate line between euphoria and melancholy. It’s the perfect soundtrack for a sunrise after a wild night out.

Even Tuell & The Midnight Opera - Untitled B2

Sorry, we’re really in the same vibe as the previous track, but it's still the same prevailing feeling. I’ve had tears in my eyes more than once while listening to this track, especially when the bass comes in. There’s something magical about it, like a suspended moment in time. I dream of having it in my collection, but the prices on Discogs are outrageous.

DJ Seinfeld - U‍

‍This one is particularly famous. For me, it was the pinnacle of the lo-fi house era from which I emerged, and it was what allowed me to take my first steps in music. I think many people look back on that time with emotion. Nothing was taken seriously (at least not at first glance), whether it was the artwork, the quality of the recordings, or the artist names. Yet, there were many beautiful tracks that came out during that period, and they were fueled by everyone’s support. Even today, many artists from that era remain highly influential, even though they've, of course, diversified their style (DJ Seinfeld, Ross From Friends, DJ Boring).

Four Tet - This Unfolds

When people ask me who my favorite artist is and I don’t have time to think, I often mention Four Tet. I find that, for the entirety of his musical work, his ability to constantly reinvent himself, his side projects, and his knack for always staying on trend, he’s a major source of inspiration. This track is among my favorites. I appreciate discovering that house or organic-inspired music doesn't always have to make you dance and can be enjoyed just by listening.

Ringard - Lucien (Especial Mix)

Ringard is a fellow artist and friend from Rennes who founded a major house music label in the 2010s. He released an incredible number of records, all packed with bangers. On one hand, he’s been a major influence on my sound, especially with that lo-fi and emotional touch — and on the other hand, he was one of the first to trust me enough to release my tracks on vinyl. He put out my very first record under my old alias Petite Douceur, and also released two tracks under the name DJ Psychiatre.

DJ Rasoul - Untitled Deepness

I'm a big fan (and actually a collector) of 90s–2000s deep house. I think some of the best house tracks ever made came out during that era, and considering the genre, without reinventing it or drawing from other influences, it'll be hard to top that. This track is one example — but just for fun, I’ll give you two more.

Little Green Men - Spaced

Forensic Records has released an incredible number of deep house tracks that perfectly match my taste. For me, it doesn’t get much better than this one — the groove is always amazing whenever I play it.

Chris Brann - Way Past The Clouds

It’s hard to pick just one track from Guidance Records since they released so many bangers, but this one is definitely one of my favorites.

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