For two decades, the distinctive, adaptable voice of Chilean-German producer Matías Aguayo has been a hallmark of innovative electronic music. His unique vocal stylings have graced tracks by artists like Battles and Crystal. While his previous album, “Support Alien Invasion” (2019), ventured into instrumental territory, his new release, “Anenoa,” marks a triumphant return to his vocal prowess, presented through a series of impactful, dancefloor-ready compositions.
The album kicks off with “Sentimientos Encontraos,” a track that immediately establishes an energetic atmosphere with its rapid, syncopated Latin rhythms. Aguayo’s effortlessly repeated title phrase creates an entrancing, dynamic motif, mirroring the vibrant beat. The track “Asuka, Rock, Roll” shifts from spoken-word delivery (Sprechgesang) to a soulful falsetto, drawing inspiration from ghetto house. Later, on the pounding trance track “Avestruz en Veracruz,” his signature party chants are transformed through vocal processing into a deep, growling baritone. In contrast, the 80s-inspired synth-pop of “La Heredera” features Aguayo’s delicate crooning, beautifully complemented by guest vocals from Latin American artists Iarahei and Camille Mandoki.
Matías Aguayo’s “Anenoa”: A Vibrant Global Fusion
For two decades, the distinctive, adaptable voice of Chilean-German producer Matías Aguayo has been a hallmark of innovative electronic music. His unique vocal stylings have graced tracks by artists like Battles and Crystal. While his previous album, “Support Alien Invasion” (2019), ventured into instrumental territory, his new release, “Anenoa,” marks a triumphant return to his vocal prowess, presented through a series of impactful, dancefloor-ready compositions.
The album kicks off with “Sentimientos Encontraos,” a track that immediately establishes an energetic atmosphere with its rapid, syncopated Latin rhythms. Aguayo’s effortlessly repeated title phrase creates an entrancing, dynamic motif, mirroring the vibrant beat. The track “Asuka, Rock, Roll” shifts from spoken-word delivery (Sprechgesang) to a soulful falsetto, drawing inspiration from ghetto house. Later, on the pounding trance track “Avestruz en Veracruz,” his signature party chants are transformed through vocal processing into a deep, growling baritone. In contrast, the 80s-inspired synth-pop of “La Heredera” features Aguayo’s delicate crooning, beautifully complemented by guest vocals from Latin American artists Iarahei and Camille Mandoki.