LUGANO release their self titled album into the world.

Consisting of Harry Mitchell, Karl Florisson, Ben Vanderwal and special guest Theo Carbo (MEL), the music is a lush, cinematic acoustic drape, designed for complete audience immersion.

The launch is followed by a set featuring Lugano with guest artists – Jessie Gordon, Howie Morgan, Allira Wilson & Lucinda Poy.

More about the album

The album was recorded live in a classical auditorium without baffles or headphones, allowing the ambience of the space to become an integral part of the sound. The nature of the room shaped every aspect of the music – the repertoire, sonic choices and the improvisatory approach. Structured across two sides, the record features a sequence of pieces that blend and cross-fade into one continuous work, unfolding more like a single extended form than a collection of individual tracks. Live, the performance takes the recorded material as a starting point, recreating the arc of the album while opening up sections for exploration. The result is like an ECM mixtape unfolding in real time.