Radio Kono is the third studio album by the Mexican duo Clubz. It features 12 songs that blend ’80s nostalgia with intense atmospheres and intimate lyrics that evoke a sense of mystery.
The album includes collaborations with Little Jesus on “Fútbol Rock,” Isla de Caras on “Fugazi,” and Solo Fernández on “Algo Nítido,” highlighting Clubz’s connection with the vibrant new Ibero-American music scene.
Inspired by a real radio station broadcast from San Antonio in the 1980s, which could also be received in Monterrey, Radio Kono is more than just a tribute to the past. It creates a sonic universe where pop music becomes cinematic, emotional, and timeless, showcasing Clubz’s most ambitious work.
The album is split into two halves like a cassette and explores three distinct sound dimensions. The golden age of pop music in the 70s and 80s was heavily influenced by artists such as the Bee Gees, Wings, Earth, Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, and film composers like Bill Conti. This musical style is captured in songs like “Siesta Americana,” “Último Vals,” and “Cinema Terror,” which feature orchestral arrangements, nostalgic vocal harmonies, and a groove that feels both analog and timeless.
The aesthetics of French Touch and 2000s electrofunk, showcased in tracks like Spléndido, Discomanía, and Radio Kono, connect with the legacy of Daft Punk and Cassius and the sophistication of an era when electronic music still had a soul.
A refined, elegant, and purposeful present, where meticulous production coexists with direct emotion.
Radio Kono doesn’t seek to follow trends; it transforms them. It’s an album to dance to, think about, sing to, and contemplate, a modern classic that just came out today. And with time, it will sound even better.
