For a long time SONNS operated beneath the surface of electronic music, organising parties and establishing a consistent presence amidst the Los Angeles underground. Alexandre Mouracade has been a disc jockey for some two decades now having launched the "Making Shapes" party, he has since made himself known on the international circuit releasing music both independently as SONNS and as part of the duo Split Secs alongside Travis Kirschbaum. He has appeared on a variety of labels including the likes of Machine Limited, Throne of Blood, Jolly Jams and Kompakt. It is the last upon which he has established a close relationship and is set to release a new EP this week alongside features from DJ Harvey collaborator Beesh as well as Marvin & Guy. 

We invited him to dig deep through the archives as he reflects upon a long winded history within dance music and beyond. Here are his formative influences...

Buy the release from Kompakt HERE.