Afternoon Digging by Kalua

A breeze of freedom blows in from the Mediterranean — that’s the spirit of Kalua’s new release. His four-track set feels loose and fresh, with shades of minimal house surfacing throughout. “Morning Mate” captures a brisk, waking energy thanks to clipped, time-keeping hi-hats; “Afternoon Digging” sets the tone with a rounded, enveloping kick; “Evening Fernandito” teases the ear with playful synth sketches and accented claps; and “Late Night Tango” flirts with glitches and vocal riddles. The story is in full swing.

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Buenos Aires looks good on you even when you’re exhausted. The humid daytime breeze has a revitalising effect after three near-sleepless weeks. With distributor meetings and endless unboxing finally behind them, Needle and Plate finally allowed themselves a pause. They rented accommodation in a cosy neighbourhood, and by evening, following their instincts, found themselves in a former theatre now turned into a hall of bookstalls with a small vinyl section. The first purchases didn’t take long.

“Look,” Needle said, pulling out a record with a worn-out label: “Tango Club, 1958. Live from the dancefloor.”
“And here’s a ’70s Argentine folk compilation,” Plate replied, as if competing.

Die-hard vinyl heads can’t resist hunting for something special. An hour later, they were standing in the subway, watching local musicians blend milonga with electronic beats; one of them kept dropping in field recordings — the squeal of train wheels, the whisper of passengers. The fresh rhythms felt like a reset, hinting at a new way forward.

Chippy Chasers is an illustrated electronic label and record store from The Hague, promoting a wide range of house sounds. Founded in 2023, the project blends music, storytelling, and visual identity into one continuous experience.