TONY PRICE — Name? LP

Tony Price – NAME? LP opens on Maximum Exposure (catalogue MAXEX60) as a 12-inch vinyl that stakes a claim in the electro-funky-house continuum. Ten tracks of unvarnished house music arrive from the Toronto-based producer’s Greektown studio, channeling the raw energy of New York and New Jersey club culture while keeping the dancefloor as the sole destination. Within the Maximum Exposure catalogue, NAME? follows the earlier 2025 outings Street Theatre (MAXEX44) and Requiem For The Ontario Science Centre EP (MAXEX40). Those releases explored brutalist cyber-jazz reveries and ferocious machine funk respectively; NAME? tightens the label’s focus on straight-ahead, groove-driven house, completing a trio of releases that map Tony Price’s evolving approach to the genre. A1 “Temperature Check” launches the record with a brisk, hypnotic pulse that recalls the early garage swing of Strictly Rhythm, setting a tone that is both urgent and dancefloor-ready. A2 “It Goes” builds on that momentum, offering a slightly more expansive groove that feels designed for peak-time transition. A3 “Basic Image” shifts the mood subtly, introducing a darker, more stripped-back texture that hints at the cyber-gospel dubs of Tony Humphries. A4 “Go Tony” re-injects a bright, funk-laden drive, echoing the crude, Todd Terry-style energy noted in the label’s description. A5 “Cover Girl” leans into a jazzy house vibe, its melodic contour reminiscent of early Mood II Swing productions. A6 “Candy” continues the party mood with a buoyant rhythm that would sit comfortably in a late-night set. A7 “Elevation” lifts the energy further, its swing-laden feel recalling the garage swing of early Masters At Work. A8 “Name?” serves as the centerpiece, a bleep-funk burst that channels the psychotic bombast of the Bomb Squad while maintaining a dancefloor-focused groove. A9 “Reptile” drops the tempo into a deeper, machine-soul territory, aligning with the ecstatic sound pioneered by Blaze and the Burrell Brothers. A10 “Luxe” closes the LP with a polished, yet still raw, finish that ties together the record’s diverse influences into a cohesive final statement. In the context of Tony Price’s recent output, NAME? consolidates the producer’s fascination with the primal textures of house music. After the experimental leanings of Requiem For The Ontario Science Centre EP and the kinetic funk of Street Theatre, this LP foregrounds the essential elements of groove, swing and raw percussion. It situates the release firmly within the Maximum Exposure ethos of delivering music that is “rude, crude and elemental,” as described by the label. For DJs, the record offers a toolbox of tracks that can be mixed from early-set warm-up to peak-time climax. “Temperature Check” and “It Goes” provide tight, percussive loops ideal for building tension, while “Candy” and “Elevation” supply buoyant lifts for peak moments. “Name?” and “Reptile” bring darker, more experimental textures suitable for late-night or back-to-back transitions, and “Luxe” offers a closing groove that can be used to wind down a set or segue into a deeper vibe. The release arrives as a 12-inch vinyl, preserving the analog warmth that complements Tony Price’s drum-machine-centric production. The format supports the record’s emphasis on raw, unfiltered house, allowing collectors and DJs alike to experience the full tactile and sonic impact of the ten tracks. Tony Price – NAME? LP, Maximum Exposure, catalogue MAXEX60, 12-inch vinyl, 10 tracks. Tracklist: A1. Tony Price – Temperature Check A2. Tony Price – It Goes A3. Tony Price – Basic Image A4. Tony Price – Go Tony A5. Tony Price – Cover Girl A6. Tony Price – Candy A7. Tony Price – Elevation A8. Tony Price – Name? A9. Tony Price – Reptile A10. Tony Price – Luxe