Published at 20/03 2023

Rafa Barrios - Festivus EP

Rafa Barrios - Festivus EP


14 04 2023

MINDSHAKE103

Tech House




Paco Osuna's record label, Mindshake, welcomes a groove-laden tech house EP by Rafa Barrios.

Based in Spain, Rafa Barrios is known for his chunky and funky tracks on scene-leading record labels such as Saved Records, Hottrax, Kaluki Musik, Moon Harbour and Toolroom. This is his second time releasing on Mindshake and both tracks have an upbeat energy and feel-good vibe.

Rafa Barrios is a skilled DJ whose innate ability of knowing what works on the dance floor is translated into his productions and his music is regularly supported by some of the world's most respected DJs ranging from Carl Cox to Marco Carola.

"Festivus" starts with horn stabs and flowing tribal percussion that form a foundation for well-known vocal samples and a spiralling synth line that ramps up the tension as the track unfolds. "Raveer" is a stripped back and techy track with rave-inspired synth lines layered with a rolling bassline and hypnotic vocals.



ARTIST TRACK NAME
Rafa Barrios
Festivus (Original Mix)
Rafa Barrios
Raveer (Original Mix)



SUPPORT FROM: UTO KAREM, LOCO & JAM, Anna Tur, Hector Moralez, Siege, Fabio Neural, Mladen Tomic, Rafa Barrios, Richie Santana, Dub Tiger, Grasso & Maxim, Hot Since 82, Joy Kitikonti, marco carola, DJ Boris , Gonçalo, Markantonio, Jimena B4, Jose M., CAAL, Junior _ Industrial Copera, Cristian Varela, Claude VonStroke, Ilario Alicante, adam beyer, Mendo, nicole moudaber, John Digweed, Sinisa Tamamovic, Paco Osuna, Richie Hawtin, Marco Faraone, Drunken Kong...


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.