Spanish imprint Samain – specialists in Iberian Folktronica prepare to release ‘This Is Jota‘ – from label boss and producer Castora Herz.
With previous releases on Barcelona-based imprint Folcore, KONN Recordings and Samain Music, ‘This Is Jota‘ dives deep into the resurgence of ‘jota’ – an ancestral sonic folklore hailing from the Castilian plateau. Castora Herz delivers his unique contribution to the distinctive lineage of this genre through 3/4 time signature rhythms, traditional instruments, and digital wizardry.
Our pick for the premiere is ‘La Calle del Aire‘ – an occult hymn embellished with uncanny synthesizers, mysterious basslines, and rumbling rhythms. Despite the fading of the ‘jota’ tradition, Castora Herz embraces his roots here to offer a post-modernist salvation for all.
‘This Is Jota’ EP is scheduled for release on 13th December via Samain Music. Order a copy from Bandcamp.
TRACKLIST
- Blanca Flor
- La Calle del Aire (feat. Berobreo)
- Rosita de mayo