Sofia Kourtesis - Volver

Format: 12" Vinyl
Catalogue No.: ZEN12703
Barcode: 5054429204612
Release Date: 01 Aug 2025
Genre: Deep House

Berlin-based Peruvian producer and activist Sofia Kourtesis returns with a brilliant EP, out on 1st August on Ninja Tune. The upcoming EP explores the evolving journey of womanhood—beginning in solitude, transitioning into the discovery of sisterhood and family, and culminating in empowerment. It embraces sensuality, connection, and a profound relationship with nature, carrying a message of introspection and hope. First track is an incredible collaboration with friend and fellow artist Dan Snaith (Daphni).

When she began work on her debut album, Madres, 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, DJ Mag and Spotify (#6 Best Electronic Song) and played instant sell-out early shows at London’s IAH, Manchester’s YES as well as standout performances at Glastonbury, Green Man, Wide Awake and Primavera and tours supporting Caribou and Bicep.

Recommended if you like... Four Tet, Mount Kimbie, Daphni, Logic1000, TSHA, Joy Orbison, HAAi, Jacques Greene

Format: 3mm spined sleeve, full colour. White paper inner sleeve. Full colour centre labels. Product sticker with barcode.

Press Quotes:
"The Peruvian producer’s debut album is a shimmery collection of protest chants, club rhythms, and sunlit synths that testifies to dance music’s spiritual nourishment."
8.5 Pitchfork (Best New Music)

“Music that shimmers with a celebratory yet poignant mood, with tacit acknowledgement of the brief, finite beauty of life.”
5/5 The Times
“An uplifting experience”
4/5 The Guardian

“Her deceptively simple music’ [...] wraps itself around you like a hug.”
Sunday Times ‘Breaking Act’

Tracklist
Side 1:
A1. Corazón
A2. Unidos (with Daphni)
A3. Canela Pura
Side 2:
B.1. Ballumbrosio (feat. Miguel Ballumbrosio)
B.2. Nitzan and Amina
B.3. Sisters