Lo-fi production with upbeat, tribal to tropical rhythms – all subtle, all smooth. DJ Bruno Costa and Friza lead with mellow, deep vocal fragments, and enchanting drum-work, for Mina de Responsa.
An industrla groove and contrastingly dreamy, etheral synths rise and fall, as this melodically freesyle then catchy voice meandesr through an exotic story and scenes. The track is subtle but distinct, gathering quiet momentum within a fairly minismalist production.
The latter half sees the music evolve through a modest new pathway of nostalgic, late-night moments and effects, all the while maintaining that underlying groove and the smoky or hazy overtone that gives the track its recognisable aura.
Salvador creative DJ Bruno Costa provides lyrics, production, and unique percussion – an intoxicating sense of charm and energy that’s unmistakable across multiple releases. In this case, humility and character intertwine perfectly, gifting Friza’s Mina de Responsa a likeable and rather timeless presence within multiple alternative genre realms.
At the same time, the lo-fi approach, the mellow fluidity of the track, lets the music simply fill the space in a likable way – connecting when necessary, but ultimately providing the easy-going backdrop for whenever the world gets a little too heavy or chaotic.
Other highlight tracks from the eclectic and rhythmically distinct Bruno Costa catalogue include the brilliant and vastly streamed I Couldn’t Love You More, an acoustically driven, light summertime instrumental, which proceeds to creatively build through soulful vocal adlibs and a nostalgic, bass-driven groove, across over six minutes of seamless dance progression.
This year also saw the release of Bruno Costa’s EP Anima libera, from which the tribal and spacious rhythms and catchy bounce of Daydream marks a fine introduction. Building with a cool and catchy melodic refrain, the track notes hints of influence from electro-swing and cinematic dance design, and is easily one of Bruno Costa’s most memorable floor-fillers. The iconic Wallace Collection sample is unmistakable, and is here gifted the recognisable Bruno Costa mark of artistry, with this minimalist groove, subtle layering, and distinctly light but uplifting drumline.
Thousands of monthly listeners and counting, an eclectic and noteworthy style and repertoire – Bruno Costa brings fresh energy and characterful charm to instrumental music, and consistently releases original tracks that are a timeless joy to escape into.
Lights Of Blue is Bruno’s full-length album from 2025, and celebrates his approach with an organic dance playlist that’s impressively on point, particularly in terms of the underground dance and instrumental realm that consistently provides the soundtrack for busy modern life. The superb and colourful groove American Life is an outright gem of a highlight from the independent arena right now.
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