It's a wonder how any form of life survived out here in the desert. The dry conditions and the lack of means of hydration could deter even the strongest human beings; it was no place to set up camp. Many animals called this place home though: there were a myriad of birds that nested amongst the cacti, mountain wolves and lions that stalked for miles hunting down prey, and even turtles roaming the dust-smattered land. Home is where you make it.

Guadalajara-based DJ, producer and visual artist Alf Champion gears up for the release of his debut LP Sour N Sweet on Funcanglong Files, the label he co-helms with fellow Mexican producer Mufti. With releases and tracks under his belt on the likes of Optimo Music, New Day Everyday and Electric Shapes, he now turns his attentions to his first fully realised records, taking us on a ride through sounds to tantalise your tastebuds, from psychedelic slow burners to guitar-saturated electronica and off kilter club music.

SOUR N SWEET

PREMIERE: Alf Champion - Flight of the Cacti Bird [Fucanglong Files]

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Auren is a Lithuanian based electronic music composer/Dj/Live performer.In his early production Auren’s love and passion was for Ambient,Downtempo,Emotional Electronica music.
As a Dj he always liked playing Dance music like Techno,House,Dark Disco,Breaks.
From the year of 2017 Auren started making his own Dance music production ,mainly played Live sets in clubs,venues and festivals.
He seems to find the way how to mix Ambient and Dance music together,and came up with his own unique sound and style.