roxo: no tempo left
Francisco Espregueira
Lisbon-based producer roxo introduces his new label, create a new tempo, through no tempo left, a debut EP that feels playful, warm and abstract in a good way. Built around manipulated field recordings captured by Carolina Ribeiro, the release turns everyday sounds into something strangely emotional. Children's voices, bells and fragments of the outside world drift through "introgoo," setting the tone for a record that treats sampling less as a technique and more as a form of exploration.
no tempo left then shifts through shapes. "No time to choose the right sample" bounces between piano motifs and restless drum programming, while "undertempo" sinks into darker waters with heavy bass pressure and submerged atmospheres. "leftfield philosophy" blurs lines between experimental listening and off-kilter dance music. Throughout the EP, ambient textures act as the glue, holding together a collection of ideas that feels both intimate and unpredictable. It's an intriguing first chapter for create a new tempo and a promising glimpse into the producer’s world. Available on Bandcamp.