It’s just too wonderful! It combines the mysterious, organic, and dark elements of folclore—and South American music in general—with a sense of distance lying beneath the melancholy, as well as a sense of pleasure. That element of pleasure is delivered right to the dance floor with a solid, driving beat. He used to do VJ work alongside Vincent Moon at the Voodoohop Festival, didn’t he? The colorful fantasy and gentle sounds stem from the personality of the central figure, YGOR, and while staying true to keywords like ambient, slow techno/house, and electric folklore, this is a wonderful album brimming with contemporary freshness. It focuses on the “tranquility” of folklore rather than its “curse.” Reportedly inspired by Brazil’s natural landscapes. Of course! It’s a release from the SHIKA SHIKA Collective, featuring Barrio Lindo and El Buo. Don’t miss this!

“Pasaro calmly constructs a fantastical jungle soundscape. At times, a refreshing flute soars above the canopy; at others, it dives deep beneath the shadows of the trees at the jungle’s heart, where fantastical creatures add their digital chirps. The night deepens. We gather around a campfire. We sing, clap our hands, rejoice, and dance. A slender crescent moon sinks below the horizon. Creatures draw near and join the dance. The fire crackles, and sparks scatter toward the sky. We look up—it’s time to journey through the cosmos aboard this galactic canoe." (Original Japanese text by Shhhhh)