sofia kourtesis

Berlin-based Peruvian Sofia Kourtesis is a perfect fit for Studio Barnhus, having released two EPs on the Swedish label in recent times. The reason behind this is that her music colours outside the usual lines, comes imbued with playful samples, but deals in very real emotions that make a lasting impact. She gets those samples from all sorts of sources — her worldly travels, snippets of movies and various personal encounters with friends — and in turn they give her music a very real and joyful sense of character.

As well as making you think and feel a range of emotions that take in nostalgia and introspection, Kourtesis’ music also makes you dance. Her house grooves are built on unusual patterns, with hiccuping percussion patterns and the sort of looseness that makes you want to jangle your bones. In bringing her own fresh perspective to house music, it is artists like Kourtesis who keep good house vibes alive.

- DJ Mag

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