Antonio Castro - W.E.L.F.A.R.EBorn in Spanish Harlem to Puerto Rican immigrants, Louis Antonio Castro inherited his voice from musicians on both sides of his family. Latin music was the predominant choice in the Castro household, but Louis was also inspired by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dinah Washington, Nat King Cole and even Argentinean Tango singers. To avoid association with the famous Cuban leader, Castro switched to the stage name, Tony Amaro, for much of his career. He

the scope of their inspiration is open-ended

rhythmic piano solos

is supposed to be one of them

Forever’ album materials and themes

You should not tell what the image is saying but accompany what it is saying

its hypnotic refrain ‘Mhane

soul-searching and longing for the carefree days of the dance floor

Paulson and Bohm share a side each

liquid drum’n’bass—with a singular and refreshing point of view

arresting sound that is local as it is global

While the forthcoming follow up is set to dial up the tempo

Accompanying their house sound is a splendid artwork done by the labels comrade Schnubbzer