Sofia Kourtesis - Madres [2LP]

Ninja Tune

£25.65

Format: 2LP
Catalogue No.: ZEN292
Barcode: 5054429176728
Release Date: 27 Oct 2023
Genre: Deep House

 ‘Madres’ is, unsurprisingly, dedicated to Kourtesis’ mother. More surprising though, it is also dedicated to world-renowned neurosurgeon Peter Vajkoczy. The story of how a world-renowned neurosurgeon came to appear in the liner notes of this record is one of tenacity, miracles, all-consuming love and ultimately, of hope.
 When she began work on her debut, Kourtesis was seemingly unstoppable. A string of rapturously received EPs and singles made her one of the fastest rising stars in the electronic world and beyond. She has already graced the cover of Mixmag, released a brilliantly energetic and moving Resident Advisor RA Session, appeared on End Of Year lists from the likes of The New York Times, Pitchfork and DJ Mag, and played instant sell-out early shows at London’s Lafayette and Manchester’s YES, as well as standout performances at Glastonbury, Green Man, Wide Awake and Primavera, and tours supporting Caribou and Bicep.
 Sofia has announced a UK / EU live tour, with venues including Canvas, Manchester (350 capacity), Islington Assembly Hall, London (890 cap.), Funkhaus, Berlin (9k cap.), Pitchfork Music Festival, Paris, AB Club, Brussels (280 cap.) and Melkweg Upstairs, Amsterdam (250 cap.).
 For fans of Daphni, Logic1000, TSHA, Joy Orbison, HAAi, Jacques Greene.
 “Kourtesis’ knack for soft, textured and organic-sounding electronics makes the ‘Estación Esperanza’ feel like an early preview of spring… the sonic equivalent of sun hitting your face after standing in the shadows.” - Billboard
 “Kourtesis has a sound of her own: unfailingly warm, thoughtful in form, risking a certain conservatism for the sake of welcome comfort.” - Pitchfork
 “Sofia Kourtesis beamed during her Friday set of jubilant beats” - Evening Standard
 CD housed in full colour gatefold card wallet.
 140g double vinyl housed in a fully artworked reverse board gatefold sleeve with white paper inner sleeves. Digital download code included.
 Press - Reviews & features in Pitchfork, FADER, The New York Times, The Guardian, CRACK, NPR, Mixmag, DJ Mag, NYLON, NME.
 Radio - 6 Music A-List, BBC Radio 1 Clara Amfo, Annie Mac, Jack Saunders, Pete Tong, Radio X.

Tracklisting
Madres
Si Te Portas Bonito
Vajkoczy
How Music Makes You
Feel Better
Habla Con Ella
Funkhaus
Moving Houses
Estación Esperanza
Cecilia
El Carmen