INSIGHTS 006 // Verraco - Medellín, Latin American Identity, Insurgentes & 'Grial'

PAY ATTENTION. That's the conclusion we drew after spending an incredibly enjoyable and eye-opening 90 minutes in the company of Verraco. The Colombian DJ and Producer’s Insurgentes imprint, a label he runs with close friend Defuse, is quickly becoming one of the most essential labels in modern IDM, pushing beautifully crafted braindance along with its sub-label Tra Tra Trax. His debut full-length 'Grial' is a perfect mission statement for the label as well as an outstanding creative achievement.

Over the course of this interview, we discuss football, Medellín's political and musical landscape, Latin American identity, sound and influences, studying and gigging in Europe, Covid-19, Insurgentes and the creative process behind 'Grial', as well as some super-exciting exclusives...