There was nostalgia in the air. You could almost taste it.

From behind his sunglasses he watched as they danced in the thick haze of the sunset. The orange light was scattered over the rippling water as they moved by the pool.

They were in the middle of nowhere, the outback of a dream.

Some others lay on the grass in the distance, watching as they came and went. Each with their own story of the days and nights which had come before...

Mexico based producer Mahkina draws influence from the 90's with a stellar assortment of fast paced sounds which bang hard and are set to have the dancefloor bumping.

PREMIERE: Mahkina - Sacoodelo [Re-Leaf]

Mahkina // @alexaguayomusic

Mahkina Reworks Vol. 2 Out now!
https://alexaguayo.bandcamp.com/album/mahkina-reworks-vol-2

For the people, to re-generate.

Founded by @aldonna









demos: info@re-leaf.com.au

a.k.a Mahkina
@mahkinamusic

Contact/Promos/Remixes: alsnse12@gmail.com
Booking: karla@bvloc.com

Alex Aguayo is a producer from Mexico who loves to experiment on different electronic music genres. 


México

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Aldonna’s idiosyncratic sound reflects her deep sonic interest for the nineties and early noughties, finding her sweet spot between House, Progressive and Trance. Dedicated to her vinyl craft, she represents the essence of a true artist; a devoted novice to her productions and musical influences. With a rapidly growing record collection and personal discography, Aldonna is constantly sharpening her DJ toolkit. Demonstrating her discerning taste and desire to educate listeners, she injects a deep sense of nostalgic elation into her sets, consistently leaving crowds in a rapturous glow.

As a producer, we have come to see the Melbourne-born and worldwide based artist release music at an impressive rate. Her highly recognisable outputs resonate 90’s euphoria and contemporary sensibilities, which can be heard consistently on some of the most prestigious international stages, supported by a vast collective of respectable DJs. Over the last years, her sought after productions have been co-signed by influential labels and collaborators including Sex Tapes From Mars, Permanent Vacation, Terrazzo Trax, Correspondent, Semi Delicious, Future Classic, 17 Steps, Tessellate London and Homage New York.

2024 continues to demonstrate unending expansion for the multi-hyphenated artist. This year Aldonna welcomed her new venture, vinyl label Re-Leaf Records debuted with her third EP, the 4-tracker “Female Fatale”. As her following and demand swiftly expands, she has spent the better part of the year touring globally, commencing with her debut Asia tour spanning 12 shows across esteemed parties in cities such as Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok and Beijing. Following on with another run of European shows, making appearances across renowned venues with promoters such as Milkshake Festival, Fabric London, Het Nest Festival, Gayhaze, Lofi Amsterdam and Into The Woods Festival to name a few. With no signs of decelerating, Aldonna will be returning to Australia for a long summer of scorching festivals including Strawberry Fields, Rising Sun and Gateway Festival.

Free-spirited with an unwavering approach to her vision across all disciplines, the Producer, DJ and Label Curator propels herself deeper into her practice. Lighting up dance floors and crowds with her infectious energy, love and joy for her craft.


instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aldonna__/?hl=en
AU/ASIA Bookings - mitchell@tangleagency.com
EU/UK/ROW - atif@meanwhile.nl

Occupation: Dj since 1996. 
Playing: House!!! And a little bit: Afro-House, Jackin-House, Deep House, Latin(tech). Ambassador and promoter of the 'MCH (Modern Classic House)' genre.