On the cutting edge of South American electronic music, Matanza have won the support of fellow artists like Nicola Cruz. Now, the trio that absolutely lit Boiler Room will be making their Japan debut, only at VENT!

On the cutting edge of South American electronic music, Matanza have won the support of fellow artists like Nicola Cruz. Now, the trio that absolutely lit Boiler Room will be making their Japan debut, only at VENT!

Right here is the most high-tech, electronic sounds in South America! Matanza, who have brilliantly blended traditional Andean music with house sounds straight off the streets, have grabbed the hearts of their early listeners and since their massive Boiler Room performance back in 2016, their name has spread all over the world like wild fire – we’ve been waiting a long time for them to come to Japan, and finally our prayers have been answered, as they will be attacking the dance floor at Guidance, only at Omotesando VENT on December 6th, so brace yourself!

The experimental works of Matanza experimental work was born by melding the rhythm, melody, and compositions of music played with traditional acoustic instruments from the Andes region with electronic music samples. Their music, which incorporates a wide variety of traditional music, is highly acclaimed all over South America. With deep connections with the many peoples of the Andes region, filtered through the innovative house sounds of the street, they come up with some highly diverse creations. On of Matanza’s members, Rodrigo Gallardo, co-produced some work with Nicola Cruz, who was a hot topic at this year’s Fuji Rock and is an integral part of the current South American electronic scene.

Guidance (The Guided Life), the party that will featuring Matanza, as a concept aims to share a plethora of emotions, such as connecting with others, happiness, sharing, laughing, joy, bonding, respect, hope, and more – the idea is to have as many people as possible experience a moment of bless when they first meet. The organizer, who has devoted more than half of his their life to throwing parties, has been highly devoted to ensure that each party is packed with positive emotion. So that is why it is extra important to have the concepts of joy and happiness be firmly connected to the party.
The fierce sounds created by the combination of drums and bass evoke images of the South American jungle, and along with the rhythmic jumping and the sounds of Andean flutes and Charango, all come together to make for one epic, live performance! Everything starts the moment you step in; and from that moment you will know that if you will it, you can change your life.