On ‘Flora Fauna’, the elusive Aiwaska is building sonic ecosystems. Out via his own Aiwaska Planet label and events imprint, this seven-track release is a lush meditation on the interconnectedness of life, both internal and external. Blending hypnotic grooves with spiritual undertones, the album feels like a guided journey through sound, instinct, and intention.
From the first pulse, it’s clear this is a project shaped by someone with years in the craft. Aiwaska draws on two decades of production experience, distilling House, Melodic House, and Indie Dance into his own unique vibe. The lead track, ‘Love to Hate’, featuring the ever-magnetic Aquarius Heaven, is a standout. Its low-slung basslines and gritty vocal delivery sit right at the border of speech and song, a dancefloor mantra for the emotionally complex.
Collaborations with voices like JAW, Prana Flow, and Thomas Gandey only deepen the sound. Rather than crowding the project, each guest contributes their own atmosphere, making the LP feel dynamic yet gorgeously unified. Tracks unfold like conversations with the natural world- gentle, rhythmic, and always searching.
Aiwaska’s mystique is no gimmick. The Peruvian shaman-gifted mask he wears reflects his music’s essence: ancient, enigmatic, and alive with symbolism. His past work with legends like Egyptian Lover and Roland Clark speaks to his versatility, but ‘Flora Fauna’ marks a turning point marrying artistic growth with environmental intent.
This is music for the club and for the conscious. Through his Aiwaska Planet Project, which includes NFT-based events and conservation support, he’s weaving activism into his artistry, letting listeners not only hear but also participate in his message.
Aiwaska offers a rare thing in dance music: depth without pretension, and groove without compromise. It’s a record that moves bodies while asking the soul to stay awake.