MOONSHINE SHARE NEW MIXTAPE, FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DU BRUIT

February 23, 2024

**THE POST-BORDER MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ARTIST COLLECTIVE RELEASE THEIR NEW MIXTAPE, NOIR FEVER PRÉSENTE : MOONSHINE & LA FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DU BRUIT, OUT TODAY**

**BUY / STREAM LA FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DU BRUIT HERE

WATCH / SHARE NOIR FEVER PRÉSENTE : MOONSHINE & LA FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DU BRUIT DOCUMENTARY

WATCH / SHARE “BLESS YOU” FEAT. BANGA & SANGO**

"Moonshine is continuing its quest for world domination one party — or in this case, one album — at a time. The Federation Internationale de Bruit is an extension of the Moonshine project. The first two singles ("Pain & Pleasure," "Sikoyo") transport you to the club and are imbued with Afro-diasporic sounds from batida to amapiano to Afro-house, thanks to a range of collaborators from across the globe." CBC Music | 2024 Albums We Can't Wait To Hear

"The first release from Aluna's new Noir Fever label, Montreal collective Moonshine's new mixtape promises a litany of gifts from members like Pierre Kwenders, Uproot Andy, Branko and more. The group's first full-length release after their long-running SMS for Location series, Noir Fever Presente: Moonshine & la Fédération Internationale du Bruit is all groove and silky atmosphere." Exclaim! | 2024 Most Anticipated Albums

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Today, Montréal-based cross-border collective and event series Moonshine releases their mixtape Fédération Internationale du Bruit, the inaugural release of UK dance music star Aluna’s new label, Noir Fever Records. The release features the many diverse members of the Moonshine collective, as well as Aluna, Sango, Branko, and more.

**BUY / STREAM LA FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DU BRUIT HERE**

Fédération Internationale du Bruit, “International Federation of Noise” in French, stands as a cutting-edge musical odyssey conceived by the innovative minds behind Moonshine—an avant-garde, cross-border collective that curates lunar-based experiences, music, fashion, and cinema rooted in the realms of African and electronic club culture. Born from their dance floor journey, extending from Lisbon to Los Angeles, FIDB emerges as the quintessential cultural amplifier of the club, offering a haven for self-expression and unity.

In this realm, FIDB shines a brilliant spotlight on the boldest and most inventive African and diasporic club and electronic artists of our era. From the pulsating beats of batida and amapiano to the infectious rhythms of jersey, the “International Federation of Noise” aims to be the resounding heartbeat of dance floors—transforming them into sanctuaries of self-expression and peace, from the sun-soaked streets of Los Angeles to the vibrant alleys of Abidjan.

**WATCH / SHARE NOIR FEVER PRÉSENTE : MOONSHINE & LA FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DU BRUIT DOCUMENTARY

WATCH / SHARE “BLESS YOU” FEAT. BANGA & SANGO**

ABOUT MOONSHINE
Since its founding in 2014, Moonshine has carved out an enviable niche in Montréal’s nightlife milieu by celebrating a wide range of fledgling local talents, championing Afro-futuristic, bass-heavy, electro-funk sounds, and bringing together communities that wouldn’t necessarily cross paths otherwise. As the name indicates, the lunar-based Moonshine recipe entails an all-night, sensory-soaked party on the Saturday after every full moon in ever-shifting, unpredictable locations across the city, always strictly disclosed via text messages. With fresh cuts supplied by resident DJs Pierre Kwenders, Vanyfox, San Farafina, and AKantu, visual installations and a slew of live musicians and performers that have included Kaytranada, Dâm-Funk, Le1f, Venus X, Uproot Andy, Bambii and Branko, the parties have become a staple of the after-hours scene, in Canada and abroad, with appearances in NYC, LA, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Lisboa, London, Barcelona and Santiago just to name a few.

WATCH “PAIN & PLEASURE” (VISUALIZER) HERE

Moonshine’s multi-disciplinary ethos has never been more realized. They have a clothing line with over 50 original pieces, are partnered with Brooklyn’s MoCaDA Museum for the launch of their Congo-set art film (inaugurating September 2024), and started a non-profit community space called Club Sagacité, which provides resources and mentorship to creatives, with a focus on BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.

WATCH / SHARE “SIKOYO” (VISUALIZER) HERE

WATCH / SHARE “SAKILA” FT. SPILULU, GAFACCI, & MWAMBA (VISUALIZER) HERE

ABOUT NOIR FEVER
Aluna started Noir Fever Records as a key component of her holistic strategy of making sustainable and effective changes to the future of Black dance music. To Aluna, Investment in the recording side is essential to fostering emerging talent, and by focusing on Black women and the queer community, she aims to ensure that everyone is being uplifted. Noir Fever Records, in partnership with Empire, will work in tandem with her events company so that those who are being platformed will not simply walk into another closed door.

TOUR DATES
Feb 24 - Montreal, QC*
Mar 2 - Montreal, QC - Mtelus
Apr 12 - Asheville, NC, USA - Eulogy
Apr 13 - Atlanta, GA, USA*
Apr 18 - Kingston, NY, USA - Tubbys
Apr 19 - New York, USA *
Jun 01 - Toronto, Canada - Boiler Room
Jun 13 - Ottawa, Canada*
Jun 15 Calgary, Canada *
Sep 27 - Nairobi, Kenya*
Oct 5 - Brussels, Belgium *
Oct 12 - Paris, France*

* whatsapp for location +1 (514) 613-6064

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TRACKLIST
01 Pain & Pleasure
02 Sikoyo
03 Bless You
04 Banzelo à Babi
05 Sakila
06 Exclusive
07 Pilha
08 Banzelo à Babi (instrumental)

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MOONSHINE SHARES NEW SINGLE FROM UPCOMING MIXTAPE, FT. SPILULU, GAFACCI, & MWAMBA

January 26, 2024

WATCH / SHARE “SAKILA” FT. SPILULU, GAFACCI, & MWAMBA (VISUALIZER) HERE

BUY / STREAM “SAKILA” FT. SPILULU, GAFACCI & MWAMBA HERE

**THE POST-BORDER MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ARTIST COLLECTIVE WILL RELEASE THEIR NEW MIXTAPE, NOIR FEVER PRÉSENTE : MOONSHINE & LA FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DU BRUIT, ON FEBRUARY 23, 2024**

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Recently signed to Aluna’s new imprint, Noir Fever, Moonshine is a post-border, multi-disciplinary artist collective creating lunar-based events, music, apparel and film centered on African and Afrodiasporic club culture since 2014. It was co-founded by 2022 Polaris Music Prize winner Pierre Kwenders in Montreal and its members are based in North America, Europe and Africa.

Today, they’re sharing another track from their upcoming mixtape due out on February 23, 2024. “Sakila” features Spilulu and Gafacci, two heavyweights in African electronic music, with Tshiluba vocalist and frequent Spilulu collaborator, Mwamba. “We enjoy creating unlikely blends within the collective,” says Moonshine, “and the idea of having them together on a track was a fantasy we had envisioned for a while now. ‘Sakila’ is clearly an outstanding creation, representing the infinite possibilities of talent on the continent. It's a celebration of African unity through art, something we wholeheartedly advocate.”

WATCH / SHARE “SAKILA” FT. SPILULU, GAFACCI, & MWAMBA (VISUALIZER) HERE
BUY / STREAM “SAKILA” FT. SPILULU, GAFACCI & MWAMBA HERE

MORE ABOUT MOONSHINE
Since its founding in 2014, Moonshine has carved out an enviable niche in Montreal’s nightlife milieu by celebrating a wide range of fledgling local talents, championing Afro-futuristic, bass-heavy, electro-funk sounds, and bringing together communities that wouldn’t necessarily cross paths otherwise. As the name indicates, the lunar-based Moonshine recipe has the collective throw an all-night, sensory-soaked party on the Saturday after every full moon in ever-shifting, unpredictable locations across the city, always strictly disclosed via text messages. With fresh cuts supplied by resident DJs Pierre Kwenders, Vanyfox, San Farafina, and AKantu, visual installations and a slew of live musicians and performers that have included Kaytranada, Dâm-Funk, Le1f, Venus X, Uproot Andy, Bambii and Branko, the parties have become a staple of the after-hours scene, in Canada and abroad, with appearances in NYC, LA, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Lisbon, London, Barcelona and Santiago just to name a few.

WATCH “PAIN & PLEASURE” (VISUALIZER) HERE
BUY / STREAM “PAIN & PLEASURE” (FEAT. AMAAL NUUX, VANYFOX & ALUNA)

“The essence of Moonshine came out of parties we used to throw in our kitchens,” recalls Kwenders. “We felt like we couldn’t go out and find what we had cooked up in that kitchen. It’s one of the reasons we started Moonshine: to share that with more people who felt just like us, and who didn’t have access to such sounds or vibes.” Still going strong nine years on, Moonshine has also begun making use of the aesthetic, network, and structure it established with the parties to promote affiliated artists, expanding its vision from ephemeral moonlit soirées to an expanding catalog of genre-busting music, art, and apparel.

WATCH / SHARE “SIKOYO” (VISUALIZER) HERE
BUY / STREAM “SIKOYO” HERE

MORE ABOUT LA FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DU BRUIT
Fédération Internationale du Bruit, “International Federation of Noise” in French, stands as a cutting-edge musical odyssey, conceived by the innovative minds behind Moonshine—an avant-garde, cross-border collective that curates lunar-pii experiences, music, fashion, and cinema rooted in the realms of African and electronic club culture. Born from their dance floor journey, extending from Lisbon to Los Angeles, FIDB emerges as the quintessential cultural amplifier of the club, offering a haven for self-expression and unity.

MORE ABOUT SPILULU
Spilulu is originally from Lubumbashi / Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo. At the start of his musical journey he was mainly recognized as a steady HipHop, R&B and House producer.

In 2009, Mzilikazi Wa Afrika quickly discovered Spilulu (back then named G’Sparks) and signed him to the label Bomba Record. This milestone turned Spilulu into a real “TribalHouse beat Monster”. As a result, Spilulu was featured in Mzee’s album “Tamanini”. Spilulu and Mzee formed the ATeam alongside Jaso Moke, Silly M, Sbonza, Morra Derey, Willie and Godheaven.

After this huge success, Spilulu quickly followed his production with another musical breakthrough named Mukubwa, released by Offering Recordings. Mukubwa has been supported by many living legends such as Louie Vega, Black Coffee and Jerome Sydenham. His ongoing success and international prestige resulted in multiple releases on quality record labels around the globe, including Arrecha, Nulu Records, Bomba and Peng Africa.

MORE ABOUT GAFACCI
Gafacci is a constantly evolving artist. He is visionary, he is versatile, and his productions naturally include an afro twist with strong influences of electronic music. Which you notice whenever you encounter his art.

It’s basically in Gafacci’s DNA since his interest in music was nurtured by his father Sega Gafatchi, a former band member of ‘Juju’ music legend ‘Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey’.

His excitement in producing grew over a decade ago during senior high school where his childhood friend introduced him to the Digital Audio Workstation from Fruity Loops.

This led to experimenting with multiple genres and resulted in the unique sound Gafacci is pushing to Ghanaians and music lovers beyond the motherland today. His knowledge of the global music scene, the ‘twist’ his electronic productions embody, even when collaborating with popular artists, is driven by the influence of his love for ‘Asokpor’ music, which was very famous in Ghana back in the 1990s and early 2000s.

This has earned him great recognition as well as reputation among several excellent artists and resulted in them quickly inviting Gafacci over for production sessions in and outside Africa. He is also the brain behind the ‘Jowaa’ project, where he produced songs like Okwe and Banku Dade which was #1 downloaded bass track on Juno in 2017.

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TRACKLIST
01 Pain & Pleasure
02 Sikoyo
03 Bless You
04 Banzelo à Babi
05 Sakila
06 Exclusive
07 Pilha
08 Banzelo à Babi (instrumental)

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MOONSHINE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING MIXTAPE AND SHARES NEW SINGLE, “SIKOYO” FT. PIERRE KWENDERS, UPROOT ANDY, BRANKO

December 1, 2023

THE POST-BORDER MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ARTIST COLLECTIVE WILL RELEASE THEIR NEW MIXTAPE, NOIR FEVER PRESENTS: MOONSHINE & LA FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DU BRUIT, ON JANUARY 26

WATCH / SHARE “SIKOYO” (VISUALIZER) HERE
BUY / STREAM “SIKOYO” HERE

“Moonshine knows how to get a party bubbling. With every new release, the Montreal-based collective (co-founded by 2022 Polaris Music Prize winner Pierre Kwenders) proves why its parties are beloved around the world. The ear the team has for boundary-pushing dance music is unparalleled…” - CBC Music

Uproot Andy & Pierre Kwenders // Photo Credit : Neil Mota // DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES

Recently signed to Aluna’s new imprint, Noir Fever, Moonshine is a post-border, multi-disciplinary artist collective creating lunar-based events, music, apparel and film centered on African and Afrodiasporic club culture since 2014. It was co-founded by 2022 Polaris Music Prize winner Pierre Kwenders in Montreal and its members are based in North America, Europe and Africa. Today Moonshine is sharing their second single, “Sikoyo”, featuring Pierre Kwenders, Uproot Andy, and Branko.

“‘Sikoyo’ embodies embracing the present, pursuing your aspirations, and prioritizing what truly matters to you,” says Kwenders. “Whether it's expressed through your expertise, talents, or, above all, love. Seizing the moment when it presents itself is crucial. It's wiser to pursue a dream than to live with regrets. Sikoyo, in Lingala, translates to ‘Right Now!’”

WATCH / SHARE “SIkOYO” (VISUALIZER) HERE
BUY / STREAM “SIKOYO” HERE

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MORE ABOUT MOONSHINE
Since its founding in 2014, Moonshine has carved out an enviable niche in Montreal’s nightlife milieu by celebrating a wide range of fledgling local talents, championing Afro-futuristic, bass-heavy, electro-funk sounds, and bringing together communities that wouldn’t necessarily cross paths otherwise. As the name indicates, the lunar-based Moonshine recipe has the collective throw an all-night, sensory-soaked party on the Saturday after every full moon in ever-shifting, unpredictable locations across the city, always strictly disclosed via text messages. With fresh cuts supplied by resident DJs Pierre Kwenders, Vanyfox, San Farafina, and AKantu, visual installations and a slew of live musicians and performers that have included Kaytranada, Dâm-Funk, Le1f, Venus X, Uproot Andy, Bambii and Branko, the parties have become a staple of the after-hours scene, in Canada and abroad, with appearances in NYC, LA, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Lisbon, London, Barcelona and Santiago just to name a few.

WATCH “PAIN & PLEASURE” (VISUALIZER) HERE
BUY / STREAM “PAIN & PLEASURE” (FEAT. AMAAL NUUX, VANYFOX & ALUNA)

Mixtape Artwork // DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES

Moonshine Photo Credit : Barbara John // DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES

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