Rhys Fraser
The sound of the ascent - reaching the top of the mountain road and seeing the plains opened out into the horizon - the wind rushing as you descend the corners, sun-scorched
Berlin based, Peruvian artist Sofia Kourtesis shares a Laurence Guy remix of ‘Juntos’, taken from her utterly infectious EP “Fresia Magdalena”. Speaking of the remix Sofia said that “Laurence makes the most beautiful music, club tracks with real emotion and feel. I was so happy when he agreed to remix Juntos, the end result is so special."
Laurence commented that “I’ve been a Sofia Kourtesis fan since hearing her debut on Studio barnhus back in 2018. Sofia’s music is, to me, the perfect blend of melancholy and hopefulness. This is one of the best remixes I’ve done and one that came together in a matter of hours before I even realised what was happening, I’m super proud of the result and to contribute to such a great artist”. The London based electronic producer, whose music has been released via Studio Barnhus, Late Night Tales and Shall Not Fade to name a few, has been previously championed by the likes of Pete Tong, Tom Ravenscroft, Mary Anne Hobbs, Lauren Leverne, Emerald and Annie Mac.
Laurence is not alone with his admiration for Sofia’s work. Her stunning EP “Fresia Magdalena”, which features critically acclaimed lead single ‘La Perla’, was released earlier this year in March, marking Sofia’s first release for Technicolour. It immediately received impressive widespread acclaim from the likes of The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Resident Advisor, NME, Clash and Pitchfork who said that “Kourtesis has a sound of her own: unfailingly warm, thoughtful in form, risking a certain conservatism for the sake of welcome comfort". Sofia also recently shared a Tourist remix of ‘La Perla’.
Following her breakout EP "Sarita Colonia" in 2020 - which saw Sofia tipped as a ' One To Watch' by The Observer, feature on Emerging Artist lists from DJ Mag and Mixmag - “Fresia Magdalena” continued to hone her singular sound, using astutely selected samples and a joyful sense of personality.
Sofia Kourtesis ‘Juntos (Laurence Guy remix)’ is out now on Technicolour.
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Everything Octo Octa releases is just delicious. This EP is especially important as part of the profits are going to SRLP. In an increasingly anti-trans context, uplifting and supporting trans-led orgs is of utmost importance. And you can do so by listening to great music and supporting an amazing artist! éloi
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I adore both of these, so even tho I chose Moth, I honestly couldn't choose. I wish these were put in liquid form, so I could have this A/B put straight into my veins. mcfingus
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