Both his experience and his musical elasticity situates Carlos Gualda (AKA Carrot Green) right at the spine of Rio’s – and, indeed, Brazil’s – dance music scene. Just as comfortable performing shamanic downtempo as pulse-racing techno, vivid slo-house... Read Article
With the clock running and the world standing by, we are able to see the people who are the least protected by the system, with artists one of the most clearly visible victims of societal problems. This isn’t... Read Article
Considered by many to be the Brazilian reissue of 2017, Maria Rita Stumpf’s Brasileira is a distinctive mix of indigenous vocal inflections, Amazonian rhythms and 80s new-agey electronics filtered through an African eye. It has an intriguing story... Read Article
2016 may well be over but we’re not ready to forget about it just yet. There were many great releases out last year and January is a great time to catch up on them, especially some of the compilations... Read Article
Progressive Brazilian group Inky are releasing a collection of remixes from their first full length album, Primal Swag. Filled with synthesizers and electronic sensibility, the rock and roll sound from their music is getting new versions from local... Read Article
It doesn’t seem that long ago that we told you about Frente Bolivarista, a new record label and compilation promoting some of the most forward-thinking and inventive electronic music producers in Latin America. Well, the label is back... Read Article
The expansive landscapes of Brazilian electronic music are once again championed by producer/DJ Chico Dub on Hy Brazil: Vol. 4, the latest on a rapidly-growing series of albums charting the scene’s growing influence (Vol. 1 was released last... Read Article
