Analog tropicalista Alex Figueira returns to the aesthetics of early Fumaça Preta on “Maracas”, an otherworldly fusion of propulsive funk, tropical energy, berimbau and wobbling acid.

Fronting an essential 45, forthcoming on Music With Soul, Alex describes “Maracas” as “in-your-face acid macumba techno breakbeat funk freakout”.  Furthermore it serves as the main theme of the movie “Maracas, Tambourines And Other Hellish Things” directed by fellow record nerds Matteo Fava and Dave Potsma.

They convinced Figueira to play the main character, and eventually to record the complete music score too. The movie tells the story of a struggling underground musician / part time record store clerk, whose music career is going nowhere until an improbable encounter gives his life a dramatic turn. The movie will see release later this year. 

The characteristic mix of synthesizers and heavy percussion used by Figueira in almost all his projects, gains here a somewhat freer dimension, without ever neglecting the groove or rhythm. 

Whilst playing all the instruments himself, Figueira undoubtedly recaptures the uncontrollable energy and tropical psychedelic spirit of his acclaimed former band, Fumaça Preta.

"Maracas" is released digitally later this week, and on 7" vinyl on May 21, backed by a mysterious B-Side featuring Maddie Ruthless of The Far East.  That 45 you'll be able to find on the Music With Soul store on Bandcamp, Rush Hour, and other good stores.

Bandcamp

Exclusive Premiere: Alex Figueira "Maracas" (Forthcoming on Music With Soul)

Snippets from Dego & Kaidi's LP 'A So We Gwarn'

available in 2LP, CD, Cassette, & Digital formats @ soundsignature.net

18.1096 N 77.2975 W

Maroon Strategies

Trust

Join @lexamor for your monthly dose of vibes.

Live and direct from Lagos - enjoy ;)

TRACKLIST: https://www.mixcloud.com/Mellowdic/the-mellowdic-show-047/

The Mellowdic Show 047

lovebook (demo)

eggs rice n kimchi

Messengers (feat. Kehina)

'Meghalaya - The Remixes', released 2nd October 2020 on Soul Has No Tempo: https://tianakhasi.bandcamp.com/album/meghalaya-the-remixes

Follow Tiana Khasi -
Facebook: facebook.com/tianakhasi
Twitter: twitter.com/TianaKhasi
Instagram: instagram.com/tianakhasi
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/tianakhasi
Spotify: spoti.fi/31iISMR
Apple Music: apple.co/32rSjcn

Meghalaya (The Remixes)

The Bitterness Flip (choicevaughan Remix)

We've all been there.

These are thoughts had lying down in regret. 





Produced, recorded & mixed by IJALE.

Sex With My EX

Sex With My Ex

The first track from a brand new EP from Emile Londonien, forthcoming on Dope Tones.  This a great down beat ballad, in which you can feel the cool and relaxed vibe of the city Strasbourg from where the band originate.  The progression of the keyboard and trumpet mixes with the tight and precise playing of the drums, all supported by a solid bass which makes this track super efficient and deep.

Messengers (feat. Kehina)

mylo mott

Recent comments

tommy villiers

Related tracks