The Needle / Nicaragua - Underground

A curious machine for detecting the most secret glimmerings of Nicaragua's love.

“The Needle / Nicaragua - Underground” is a genre-blending dive into the global underground sound, mixing Latin urban beats, slowed-down edits, lo-fi moods, and experimental energy. It moves from the sun-drenched vibes of “Playa De Noche” and “NO HAY QUE PREGUNTAR” into the hazy textures of tracks like “If We Being Rëal - Slowed & Reverb” and “lucy~.” You’ll find raw reggaetón cuts like “CON GOMITAS LAS PACAS” alongside melancholic indie-electronic ballads like “Pretending” and “Wait For You,” creating a playlist that doesn’t settle on one emotional note or tempo.

There’s heavy bass and distorted vocals in cuts like “Vergazo” and “HOUSE ON SAND,” contrasted with slower, dreamier selections like “Into the Stars” and “Kahani Meri.” Tracks from across Latin America, East Asia, and the U.S. come together to create an unpredictable but cohesive ride through off-the-radar releases and lesser-known artists. It’s eclectic, but held together by a dark, moody energy that keeps things underground by design.