Peruvian-American artist Sintra is making waves in the electronic music scene with his distinctive fusion of deep house, Afro beats, and indie dance.
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Since relocating to Miami, Sintra has garnered support from artists like Keinemusik, Nora En Pure, and RÜFÜS DU SOL, while his music has been featured on Ultra Music and Tomorrowland’s One World Radio.
Drawing inspiration from his Peruvian heritage—which he incorporates through elements like the traditional cajón percussion—Sintra has steadily built his presence through performances at venues and festivals across North America.
Beyond his artistic endeavors, Sintra is also the founder of House of Sin Records, a platform he created to foster unrestricted creativity in electronic music.
Fresh off the success of his latest single ‘Wait For Me,’ a collaboration with Howie Conyack, and with his track ‘Brighter Days’ featured on Nora En Pure’s Purified Best of 2024 compilation, EG sat down with Sintra to discuss his recent achievements, creative process, and future aspirations.
EG: Hi, Sintra! Welcome to EG. It’s a pleasure to have you here with us. How have you been? Where are you right now?
Sintra: Hey! It’s a pleasure to be here and I’ve been great. I’m living in Miami at the moment, a move I made about a year ago, and have been loving it. There’s so much going on here and lots to be inspired by.
EG: First of all, congratulations on the release of your latest single ‘Wait For Me’! Excitement must be sky-high. What has the initial reception been like so far? Do you remember the first time you played this one live?
Sintra: Excited is an understatement. This one has been a personal favorite of mine for some time now, and I’m really glad we were able to share it with the world. The support has been amazing. I think the first time I played this one out was actually in Nashville—we did a set on the top of a highrise in the city at night. The track itself sounded a little different at the time, but the reaction from the crowd was great. I knew there was something special there.
EG: So, what can your fans expect to find on ‘Wait For Me’? Also links you up with Howie Conyack. What was that collaborative experience like? How did the relationship come to be? Did you guys have a clear horizon in mind before you got started?
Sintra: What you can expect to find on ‘Wait For Me’ is a blend of lush synths, Afro-inspired percussion, and crisp songwriting that tells a story of heartbreak but that everything is going to be okay. This collaboration was a lot of fun, and we had a pretty good idea of where we wanted to take things. Howie coming from more of a pop background and myself being heavily inspired by some of the deeper sounds in house and Afro, we wanted to meet somewhere in the middle and were both thrilled with the final outcome.
EG: This new drop is already available via your own House of Sin Records. Where is House of Sin at the moment? Where do you imagine the brand in 5 years’ time? What can we expect from House of Sin moving forward?
Sintra: House of Sin honestly just started as a way for me to self-release. I noticed that a lot of labels had a ‘sound’ or wanted records that fit their catalog, and I felt like that was a big deterrent to creativity. I never set out to make a song with the intention of sounding like another artist or label. For me, it was always about making the best music I can. Moving forward, I do have plans to release more work on the label and start bringing other acts in as well as throwing well-curated events. The brand has definitely started to take on a life of its own, and in 5 years’ time, I imagine us contributing to the scene in a meaningful way, whether that’s an event, music, art, etc.
“I noticed that a lot of labels had a “sound” or wanted records that fit their catalog, and I felt like that was a big deterrent to creativity”
EG: Also ‘Brighter Days’ got a spot on Nora En Pure’s Purified Best of 2024 compilation. How did this happen?
Sintra: I was really honored when I heard the news. It’s funny the way the Purified release ended up happening. I had initially written ‘Brighter Days’ for an album, and someone on our team had casually played it for her. A couple of weeks later she asked about it, and the next thing I knew she was supporting it on Purified Radio and playing it out. It only felt right releasing it under Purified, and we have been very grateful for the home and support they have given the track. The Best of 2024 compilation just goes to show how much they believe in this record as well.
EG: By the way, how would you describe your sound? Are you making the music that you thought you’d be making when you first started producing/mixing? Do you find your Peruvian heritage in your music?
Sintra: Hahaha, I’m definitely not making the music I had set out to make when I started producing. Being an artist is definitely a journey, and I feel like the music we make is influenced by so many things like how we are feeling, past and current inspirations, the weather that day, etc. At a high level, I would describe my sound as a blend of deep house, Afro, indie dance, and more. As for my Peruvian heritage, aside from writing records in Spanish, such as ‘La Calma,’ I spend a lot of time on percussion because this is where I pull a lot of influence internationally. Especially for records that lean a bit more Afro. A great example is the Cajon, which was primarily used in Afro-Peruvian music. I really enjoy using this instrument for fills and transitions, so anytime I get a chance to blend Peruvian or Latin sounds in my music, I try to do it. It just depends on what the record is telling me.
EG: Now, you had just played at Space Miami’s The Ground with Kasablanca only a few weeks ago. What was that experience like? How would you describe your sets?
Sintra: That one was really exciting for me, Club Space is one of my favorite clubs in the world, so playing the first level at The Ground was such an honor. Leading up to this one, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t feeling a bit of pressure, but I did what I would for any other set and prepared to play the best show I could. My sets are typically a mix of my own records, IDs, tracks from friends, or records I’m currently connecting with that live within the world I’m trying to create. This could be anywhere from an indie dance record to Deep House, Afro, or something in between. It all depends on what the room is telling me and how I am feeling.
EG: On to a hot topic now… how do you feel about the current state of the scene? Is social media too closely related to one’s ascension in this industry? What’s your personal relationship with social media like? Are we caring about the wrong things?
Sintra: I think it’s an exciting time in the scene. You know, we are always going to have trends of what’s in and what’s out. I don’t think this will ever change, but the way music is evolving is very exciting to me. If you look past the surface, you’re hearing a lot of genres and sounds being blended and tried in a way that hasn’t been done before. As for social media, I do believe it is a powerful tool that can help artists build audiences. I personally don’t have the best relationship with it but, as with anything else, you get out what you put in. This is definitely an area of growth for us, and we’re always looking for creative ways to use it that feel genuine and help us connect with fans.
“Anytime I get a chance to blend Peruvian or Latin sounds in my music, I try to do it”
EG: Finally, what can we expect from Sintra in the next few months? Where can your fans catch you next?
Sintra: I’ve got a big one coming up on New Year’s at Avant Gardner. It will be my first time in New York, so super stoked about that one. I have no idea what to expect, and I’ve already asked all of my friends for recommendations. After that we’re in Miami at Jolene Soundroom, one of my favorite rooms to play, the sound in there is amazing. Then the last one I’ll mention, we have yet to announce, but it’s overseas at a location I’ve always wanted to play. Definitely keep an eye out for that one.
EG: Thank you so much for your time, Sintra! We wish you all the best for the future. Take care!
Sintra: Thanks for having me! It’s been such a pleasure.
Sintra’s ‘Wait For Me’ is now available on Speed Dial Records. Stream and download here.
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