TAMBORES EN BENIRRAS — Alba Ambar LP 2x12"

Tambores En Benirras – Alba Ambar LP arrives on NuNorthern Soul as catalogue NUNSTEBAALPV, a double-12-inch set that threads Balearic-leaning electronica, hip-hop house, downbeat and beats-house into a sunrise-focused journey. The record follows three years after the artist’s critically praised second album, and the label’s recent output, including Visions of Light’s Mycelium Bloom LP (NUNSVOLMBLPV) and Balaphonic’s Organic Matters EP (NUNS082V), positions it within a series of mood-rich, forward-thinking releases that have defined NuNorthern Soul’s 2026 season. The opening title track “Alba Ambar” sets the tone with a smouldering pre-dawn ambience, where reverberant vocal textures and glimmering electronics usher in a golden horizon. It functions as a meditative opener, inviting DJs to layer it under early-set atmospherics. “Bucanero Acido” follows, brightening the palette with shimmering melodies and a subtle TB-303-styled acid line that adds a sun-bright edge without breaking the relaxed tempo. The third cut, “No Se Me Pasa”, drifts into a soft-focus ambient dub, its acoustic guitar hints and low-end warmth creating a head-nod groove suited for late-night transitions. Side B opens with “Batalla De Etiquetas”, a fusion of dancehall rhythm and trip-hop sensibility that recalls Newby’s early-2000s Grand Central work, delivering a weighty, percussive pulse that can anchor a set’s deeper moments. “Aqui Me Dejo” continues the groove with a laid-back beat, while “Bossa Nouveux” adds a subtle bossa-nova swing, offering a breezy interlude for more melodic mixing. The third side begins with “El Mar Llama”, an expansive track that builds slowly, its ambient intro and raw electronic bass providing a canvas for layered percussion. “San Vicente, Despacio” maintains the contemplative mood, its measured tempo allowing DJs to stretch the groove into a hypnotic plateau. “Cambio De Plano” shifts the perspective with a gradual build, introducing melodic motifs that suggest sunrise’s rising energy. Closing the journey, “Tenir Bon Cap” delivers an epic ambient introduction, hand-crafted percussive textures and a restless build that signals the sun’s arrival. The final piece, “Amenecer En Amnesia”, serves as a triumphant conclusion, its expansive soundscape and lingering resonance offering a perfect outro for sunrise sets or reflective closes. Within Tambores En Benirras’ modest discography, this second album deepens the artist’s exploration of dawn-time soundscapes, translating visual impairment into a heightened tactile and emotive approach to production. In the broader NuNorthern Soul catalogue, it complements the label’s focus on immersive, genre-blending releases that prioritize mood and texture over overt dancefloor aggression. For DJs, the record offers multiple entry points: the title track and “Bucanero Acido” work as atmospheric openers; “Batalla De Etiquetas” and “Tenir Bon Cap” provide deeper, rhythm-centric moments; while “Amenecer En Amnesia” is ideal for closing a set on a contemplative note. Collectors will appreciate the cohesive sequencing across four sides, the nuanced progression from pre-dawn to full daylight, and the way each cut respects the label’s aesthetic of refined electronic storytelling. The release is pressed as a 2×12-inch vinyl, matching the format expectations of NuNorthern Soul’s recent offerings. Its physical presentation aligns with the label’s commitment to high-quality, thoughtfully curated pressings. Tambores En Benirras – Alba Ambar LP, NuNorthern Soul, catalogue NUNSTEBAALPV, 2×12-inch vinyl, eleven tracks, released 16 November 2026. Tracklist: A1. Tambores En Benirras – Alba Ambar A2. Tambores En Benirras – Bucanero Acido A3. Tambores En Benirras – No Se Me Pasa B1. Tambores En Benirras – Batalla De Etiquetas B2. Tambores En Benirras – Aqui Me Dejo B3. Tambores En Benirras – Bossa Nouveux C1. Tambores En Benirras – El Mar Llama C2. Tambores En Benirras – San Vicente, Despacio C3. Tambores En Benirras – Cambio De Plano D1. Tambores En Benirras – Tenir Bon Cap D2. Tambores En Benirras – Amenecer En Amnesia