Releases November 7, 2025.
Chilean house producer Massiande is making a striking entrance with his debut vinyl EP for Fluid Funk. Following a series of acclaimed releases on prominent labels like Jimpster’s Freerange Records, his highly anticipated EP, aptly titled Essential, distills his vivid, dancefloor-focused sound into a cohesive and dynamic package. It’s an exploration of richly textured coastal house landscapes infused with sultry electronics, promising to be a must-have for enthusiasts and DJs alike.
The journey kicks off with “Tears”, a track that serves as a masterclass in Massiande’s expanding arsenal of woozy house motifs and silky disco inflections. It features euphoric synth arrangements, infectious basslines, and classic Chicago-style soulful vocals, expertly balancing smooth club energy with irresistible footwork. For the DJs looking for a raw tool, the instrumental version of “Tears” provides a stripped-back groove that is just as potent. Both versions are designed to ignite peak-time sets or revive a flagging afterparty with finesse and funk.
On the flip side of the A-side, the title track “Essential” delivers a more vaporous, escapist experience. Pulsing with FX-laden machine textures, semi-acidic basslines, and zero-gravity synths, it creates a captivating sonic daydream. The track floats effortlessly while maintaining a carefully engineered structure, exemplifying Massiande’s ability to blend atmospheric depth with rhythmic drive.
Closing the EP, “Come On” is a groove-heavy fusion that brings together Sino-flavored melodies, Stax-inspired vocal samples, and classic Detroit house propulsion. This track highlights Massiande’s wide-ranging influences and his unique reinterpretation of classic house and disco elements, tying together the EP’s diverse soundscape with infectious momentum.
Released on Fluid Funk—a label renowned for championing soulful, funk-driven house music—Essential marks a significant milestone in Massiande’s career. The EP encapsulates a broad spectrum of influences and textures—from euphoric and soulful to hazy and futuristic—resulting in a vibrant, dancefloor-ready journey that promises to resonate with both club crowds and home listeners alike. Look out for the vinyl EP on November 7, 2025.
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