Rafa Barrios - Firefly EP
Rafa Barrios joins Paco Osuna’s Mindshake with a new EP in the same style he has previously featured on other high-flying labels such as Moon Harbour, Saved Records, Kaluki Musik and Toolroom.
His charismatic sound blends energetic tribal rhythms and a chunky bassline to create infectious dance floor grooves. Rafa Barrios techy style of house has proven perfect for the DJ sets of Paco Osuna, so it is only natural that he should be signed to Mindshake.
Regular supporters of his music also include the likes of Marco Carola, Carl Cox and Richie Hawtin plus many others, and Rafa Barrios himself has also proved to be a popular DJ booking that plays regularly in his home country of Spain in addition to other parts of Europe.
“Sunnyside” opens the release with vocal stabs and a poignant piano loop providing hands in the air breakdown sections in between the peak time energy of the upbeat percussion. Next up is the rolling groove of “Randell” that builds steady momentum with its dark atmosphere. “Firefly” closes out the EP with its hypnotic textures and uplifting vocal phrases that are destined to set the dance floor alight.
| ARTIST | TRACK NAME |
|---|---|
| Rafa Barrios |
Sunnyside / Original Mix |
| Rafa Barrios |
Randell / Original Mix |
| Rafa Barrios |
Firefly / Original Mix |
SUPPORT FROM: Gonçalo, joris voorn, LEVEL GROOVE, marco carola, UTO KAREM, Dela, Mladen Tomic, Dubfire, Mario Ochoa, POPOF, Jose M., Ken Ishii, John Digweed, Sinisa Tamamovic, Cristian Varela, Grasso & Maxim, Joy Kitikonti, Junior _ Industrial Copera, Steve Lawler, Ramiro Lopez, Melanie Ribbe, Luis Bonias, DJ Boris , pete tong, jewel kid, Mark Knight, Riva Starr, karotte, Paco Osuna, Belocca, Sam Yu, Pan-Pot, Ilario Alicante, sharam, Hollen, Richie Hawtin, Drunken Kong, Siege, Mendo, Marco Faraone, Rafa Barrios...
Since 2005 Mindshake has been the brainchild and creative outlet of famed Spanish DJ and Producer PACO OSUNA. What began as a genuine platform to promote his passion for music has now become a global force in pushing techno music culture forward. Based in Barcelona, Spain and often referred to as Paco's “second family”, Mindshake exists to support the art of like-minded contemporaries while developing a foundation for a select group of burgeoning talent throughout the world. Since its inception Mindshake has shared well-regarded releases by a collective of established artists balanced with a refined group of talented producers on the brink of breakout futures. From its earliest offerings by stalwarts like Paul Ritch, Alexi Delano, Sinisa Tamamovic and Paco Osuna himself, to contemporary releases by its latest core group of artists like Carlo Lio, Egbert, Fer BR, and Sebastian Xottelo, Mindshake's focus is to allow a necessary freedom of expression while promoting the discovery of the new. It is no surprise that Mindshake music has found it’s way into the DJ sets and charts of many of the industry’s top DJs. Aside from its success as a musical outlet, Mindshake is also determined to strengthen its mission by providing it’s fans with a first-class experience in underground techno music culture through its many Label Showcases and Events featured throughout the World. From Miami Music Week to ADE, you’ll be certain to find Mindshake Label Showcases considered pinnacle events year after year. Mindshake. In Your Head Since 2005.