Rooted in folkloric downtempo, new label Lassi International, under the charge of Argentinean producer Nico Bruschi (aka SidiRum), looks set to become a space for worldwide artists to share their visions for the future of electronic music. The... Read Article
It’s been a blazing summer in Berlin – one of the few positive side-effects of global warming if you are into the hedonistic aspects of life, to which the German capital has plenty to offer. The legendary district... Read Article
Hawaii Bonzaï‘s recently-released Cumbia Amazonica compilation truly raises the bar in the search for contemporary electronic and tropical music connections. It very much continues where their first compilation, Cumbia Libertad, left off, a space where they are not only highlighting... Read Article
Since 2013, Festival Nómade have been circling around the globe with different names and formats, promoting the new South American electronic sound and respect for ancient cultures and nature. Originally envisioned in hidden spots in the south of... Read Article
Continuing a solid series of releases, Nico Bruschi unveiled Luna, a new EP in the final throes of 2016 under his SidiRum alias. Experimenting with ambient and downtempo elements, it’s a project that has always been situated in the periphery... 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
So far digital folklore has done good in maintaining its status as a developing music genre rather than standing as a musical trend. With the digital domain continually revealing new artists and labels, it’s been the physical realm... Read Article
Ecuador’s folklore futurist, Nicola Cruz is in the middle of a tour taking in Europe and Latin America. Back in June, at Sonar Barcelona 2016, Sounds and Colours caught a moment to chat about the people and places that inspire him, Latin... Read Article
¡VAMOS! Sonidos Vol.1 “Hybrid Dimensions” is the first release from the creators of ¡VAMOS! Festival, a celebration of all aspects of Latin American culture, from music and art to cuisine, sport and fashion. The festival has just celebrated... Read Article
Born and raised with the landscapes of the Pampas and Patagonia intertwined with Buenos Aires’ urban reality, Cecilia Gebhard and Nico Bruschi, have created their own personal world of experimental music using electronic patterns of folkloric layers. Since the days of Patio... Read Article
With an admirable amount of exports to the rest of the world, Brazil seems to have one of the strongest musical ecosystems. Respecting their roots and creating fresh blends, bossa nova, samba, funk carioca and even rasterinha are... Read Article
When ZZK Records helped put the global spotlight on the tropical experiments being made southerner than your average electronic hubs of innovation, it opened a whole new space for independent netlabels and bedroom producers to connect and share... Read Article
