Of Chilean origin and currently commuting between Buenos Aires and Paris, Matias Aguayo is a true cosmopolitan. Living in Cologne in the early years of the millennium, Aguayo became known as part of successful minimal pop duo Closer Musik alongside Dirk Leyers. After Closer Musik disbanded after just two singles and one album, Aguayo returned to Cologne's Kompakt with a string of solo recordings, which uniquely combine elements percussive techno grooves and diverse pop music elements and vocals.
I Don't Smoke
(Track 03 on this EP)
is featured in Update #073:
The Best Albums of 2011
As the old year draws to a close, we recap the finest musical moments of 2011. For this update we have selected our favourite full-lengths of the year, and we are making all of these indispensable albums available to you for a special price until January 15, more...
I Don't Smoke
(Track 03 on this EP)
is featured in Update #068:
Berghain 05, Total 12, Balam Acab, Stereo MC's
You could literally hear the jolts and jostles of the music industry's shifting into gear last week: From a quiet holiday mode to the bustle and hustle of what should be an intensely busy autumn season.
If you're still in a tranquil summer mindset you might more...
Dance Machine
(Track 01 on this EP)
Niños
(Track 04 on this EP)
Picked!
Aguayo follows up his 2009 'Ay Ay Ay' album. Beginning with 'Dance Machine' a cheeky disco rave-up, 'I Don't Smoke' is a catchy, Latino influenced electropop tune with Aguayo's charismatic charm and added health benefits, with kicking beat 'n bass workouts rounding up an exuberant EP. Excellent!
I Don't Smoke
(Track 03 on this EP)
This EP is featured on:
Welcome,
zero" presents the official c/o pop 2011 festival compilation.
Included on this lovely package you will find eight tracks by artists performing on the festival, including some of our favourite acts of the past few months, like Rebolledo & Daniel Maloso, Who Made Who, GusGus and more...