BERNARDO PINHEIRO, JOUTRO MUNDO — Viva Liberdade

Bernardo Pinheiro & Joutro Mundo – Viva Liberdade opens the Banana Gold 12-inch vinyl BGV001 with a clear statement: a fusion of house rhythms and Brazilian musical heritage. The EP, released on 11 January 2027, lands in the tech house and funky house spectrum, offering a three-track journey that balances dancefloor drive with emotive nuance. Its 180 gram pressing promises the weight and fidelity that collectors and DJs prize. While Banana Gold’s broader catalogue is not detailed here, the release benefits from the pedigree of its creators. Bernardo Pinheiro brings more than twenty years of production experience, and Joutro Mundo, known for founding the Onda Boa collective, adds a fresh perspective to the collaboration. Their combined expertise shapes an EP that feels both rooted and forward-looking. Side A opens with “Viva Liberdade”, a piano-driven house anthem that lifts listeners with its soaring Portuguese vocal line. The track’s melodic thrust invites a hands-in-the-air response, yet a subtle undercurrent of melancholy tempers the euphoria, giving it a distinctive edge that can sustain a peak-time set while also working as a transition piece. Flipping to Side B, “Salve Salve” shifts the mood toward a chunky, bubbly bass house vibe. Its rhythmic propulsion and lively energy make it a natural choice for early-night grooves or a burst of momentum in a mid-set, while its bass-centric focus keeps the floor moving. The EP closes with “Eu Amo A Vida”, which introduces a soft acid texture layered with a playful hint of Euro-style energy. This closing statement softens the intensity of the preceding track, offering a melodic release that can serve as a cool-down moment or a bridge into a more melodic set segment. Within Bernardo Pinheiro’s discography, the 2023 “Pinheiro Edits 7\"” on KAMPANA (catalogue KMPN010) shows a history of concise, vinyl-oriented releases. Viva Liberdade continues that trajectory, expanding the palette with Brazilian vocal elements and a broader house spectrum, while still respecting the vinyl format’s tactile appeal. In the current underground scene, where cross-cultural collaborations are increasingly celebrated, this EP stands out for its authentic blend of house production and native Brazilian motifs. The balance between tech-house precision, funky grooves, and regional vocal expression offers DJs a versatile tool: “Viva Liberdade” can anchor a set’s climax, “Salve Salve” injects kinetic momentum, and “Eu Amo A Vida” provides a nuanced outro or a segue into more melodic territories. From a collector’s standpoint, the 12-inch, 180 gram format delivers the heft and sound quality prized for both home listening and club playback. The pressing’s weight ensures reduced resonance and a tighter low-end response, which is especially beneficial for the bass-rich “Salve Salve”. The three-track layout respects the traditional EP structure, giving each piece ample space to breathe on vinyl. Bernardo Pinheiro & Joutro Mundo – Viva Liberdade, Banana Gold, catalogue BGV001, 12-inch vinyl, three tracks. Tracklist: A1. Bernardo Pinheiro & Joutro Mundo – Viva Liberdade B1. Bernardo Pinheiro & Joutro Mundo – Salve Salve B2. Bernardo Pinheiro & Joutro Mundo – Eu Amo A Vida