The "Très Frais" EP finds Frey exploring a more direct, hardware-driven synth-pop sound, moving away from the abstract textures of his earlier work. The release showcases a concise, confident presentation of melodic electronic music.
- "Très Frais" was released on January 21, 2015, by the French label Data Airlines. The EP features three tracks of melodic synth-pop. It was released during a period of increased visibility for hardware-based electronic music producers.
- The EP was released shortly after Frey's contributions to the "Data Airlines 3 Year Anniversary" compilation. The tracks on "Très Frais" were primarily composed and performed using analog synthesizers and drum machines.
- The EP's title, "Très Frais," is French for "Very Fresh," hinting at the clean, modern sound palette employed on the release. It is one of several EPs Frey released in the mid-2010s on various electronic music labels.
Trey Frey is a Canadian electronic musician associated with the synth-pop and vaporwave scenes. He gained initial recognition for his lo-fi, sample-heavy productions before shifting towards a more polished, hardware-based sound.
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