The Gosha, Abrão – Iluminado Apagado – Melodic Therapy
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There’s a tension between light and shadow running through Iluminado Apagado, the kind that makes you close your eyes and move without thinking. For its eighth release, Melodic Therapy invites The Gosha, one of Athens’ most intriguing exports, to explore the emotional depth where melody meets mystery. Across three tracks with unforgettable vocal turns from Abrão and Paul Brenning, he delivers a release that feels intimate yet cinematic, spiritual yet restless. Once the architect of Athens’ underground nights, The Gosha now turns introspection into rhythm. His sound walks a tightrope between elegance and danger: deep, melodic, and pulsing with nocturnal energy.
Opening with “Iluminado Apagado”, featuring Brazilian icon Abrão, the EP sinks into a dreamlike haze. Abrão’s voice glows through the mix like a candle behind smoke, whispering stories of survival and faith. The percussion moves patiently, carrying tension that never resolves, while synths shimmer like twilight reflections on water. “Riders of Night”, alongside Berlin’s Paul Brenning, shifts into motion; a sleek, hypnotic voyage built on Brenning’s soulful phrasing and The Gosha’s tight melodic control. It’s a track that feels like a conversation between pulse and breath, equal parts euphoria and restraint. Closing with “Mad Max”, The Gosha bares his teeth. A raw, cinematic drive that burns with late-night adrenaline, the kind of track that grips a dancefloor and refuses to let go. Every kick lands like a heartbeat; every synth line like an echo of the road ahead.
With ‘Iluminado Apagado’, The Gosha captures the essence of contrast: fragility and power, darkness and light. It’s a statement of evolution not only for the artist, but for Melodic Therapy itself, as the label continues to chart the emotional geography of modern club music.
Release date: November 28th, 2025.