Today, Montréal-based cross-border collective and event series Moonshine releases their mixtape Fédération Internationale du Bruit, the inaugural release of UK dance music star Aluna’s new label, Noir Fever Records. The release features the many diverse members of the Moonshine collective, as well as Aluna, Sango, Branko, and more.
Stream: Moonshine – Fédération Internationale du Bruit
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Watch: Noir Fever Présente: Moonshine & la Fédération Internationale du Bruit (documentary)
Fédération Internationale du Bruit, “International Federation of Noise” in French, stands as a cutting-edge musical odyssey conceived by the innovative minds behind Moonshine—an avant-garde, cross-border collective that curates lunar-based experiences, music, fashion, and cinema rooted in the realms of African and electronic club culture. Born from their dance floor journey, extending from Lisbon to Los Angeles, FIDB emerges as the quintessential cultural amplifier of the club, offering a haven for self-expression and unity.
In this realm, FIDB shines a brilliant spotlight on the boldest and most inventive African and diasporic club and electronic artists of our era. From the pulsating beats of batida and amapiano to the infectious rhythms of jersey, the “International Federation of Noise” aims to be the resounding heartbeat of dance floors—transforming them into sanctuaries of self-expression and peace, from the sun-soaked streets of Los Angeles to the vibrant alleys of Abidjan.
Fédération Internationale du Bruit Tracklist
Moonshine, Amaal, Aluna, Vanyfox – Pain & Pleasure
Moonshine, Pierre Kwenders, Uproot Andy – Sikoyo (feat. Branko)
Moonshine – Bless You (feat. Banga & Sango)
Moonshine – Banzelo à Babi (feat. Vanyfox & Andy S)
Moonshine, Spilulu, Gafacci – Sakila (feat. Mwamba)
Moonshine – Exclusive
Moonshine – Pilha (feat. Negoo)
Moonshine – Banzelo à Babi (instrumental) (feat. Vanyfox)
ABOUT MOONSHINE
Since its founding in 2014, Moonshine has carved out an enviable niche in Montréal’s nightlife milieu by celebrating a wide range of fledgling local talents, championing Afro-futuristic, bass-heavy, electro-funk sounds, and bringing together communities that wouldn’t necessarily cross paths otherwise. As the name indicates, the lunar-based Moonshine recipe entails an all-night, sensory-soaked party on the Saturday after every full moon in ever-shifting, unpredictable locations across the city, always strictly disclosed via text messages. With fresh cuts supplied by resident DJs Pierre Kwenders, Vanyfox, San Farafina, and AKantu, visual installations and a slew of live musicians and performers that have included Kaytranada, Dâm-Funk, Le1f, Venus X, Uproot Andy, Bambii and Branko, the parties have become a staple of the after-hours scene, in Canada and abroad, with appearances in NYC, LA, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Lisboa, London, Barcelona and Santiago just to name a few.
Moonshine’s multi-disciplinary ethos has never been more realized. They have a clothing line with over 50 original pieces, are partnered with Brooklyn’s MoCaDA Museum for the launch of their Congo-set art film (inaugurating September 2024), and started a non-profit community space called Club Sagacité, which provides resources and mentorship to creatives, with a focus on BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
ABOUT NOIR FEVER
Aluna started Noir Fever Records as a key component of her holistic strategy of making sustainable and effective changes to the future of Black dance music. To Aluna, Investment in the recording side is essential to fostering emerging talent, and by focusing on Black women and the queer community, she aims to ensure that everyone is being uplifted. Noir Fever Records, in partnership with Empire, will work in tandem with her events company so that those who are being platformed will not simply walk into another closed door.
Upcoming Moonshine Tour Dates
Feb 24 – Montreal, Canada*
March 2 – Montreal, Canada – Mtelus
Apr 12 – Asheville, NC, USA – Eulogy
Apr 13 – Atlanta, GA, USA*
Apr 18 – Kingston, NY, USA – Tubbys
Apr 19 – New York, USA *
June 1 – Toronto, Canada – Boiler Room
June 13 – Ottawa, Canada*
June 15 – Calgary, Canada *
September 27 – Nairobi, Kenya*
October 5 – Brussels, Belgium *
October 12 – Paris, France*
* whatsapp for location +1 (514) 613-6064
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