Gran Canaria, a place better known for its sun-drenched beaches than its musical exports, nevertheless nurtured a quiet revolution in the early 2000s – one that simmered in the underground clubs and late-night spots where house music bloomed. At the forefront of that movement stood Sauco, a DJ whose affinity for disco and house wasn’t just a trend, but a heartbeat echoing through the dimly lit dance floors he helped ignite. More than 20 years into his career, Sauco embodies a passion that feels elemental, as if each track he spins or produces channels the spirit of the sea, the sands, and the history-laden winds of his native island.
What sets Sauco apart isn’t just the years behind him, or the fact that he’s a founding father of Gran Canaria’s electronic scene – it’s the way he translates the ineffable into sound. His music, often categorized under nu-disco and indie dance, evokes something broader than those labels can define. His “Sunkissed EP“, for example, is an emotional landscape painted with synths, guitars, and the warm hues of a Mediterranean sunset. The Balearic, Moorish influences that lace songs like “Prana” and “Break of Day” don’t just dance around the edges – they anchor the listener to a tradition of rhythm and soul as old as the island’s shores.
Sauco’s ability to weave together threads of deep melancholy, buoyant optimism, and hypnotic grooves is his signature. There’s a sense of reverie, of something lost and found again in his music – a dream buried under layers of sueno and beats. His releases on respected labels like Music For Dream, Discoholics Anonymous Recordings, Hot Digits, and Citizens of Vice showcase not only his versatility as a producer but his profound understanding of music’s ability to connect us to something beyond ourselves.
Revel in this masterclass experience and behold the sonic joys, wonder and awe:
Discoholics Anonymous Presents SAUCO!
Links:
Sauco on facebook
Sauco on Instagram
Sauco on Soundcloud
