With the track "Phytoplankton" Juan Helou was nominated for the M4Music Demotape Award 2025 in the category Out of Genre. With his live show prepared and optimized for club scenarios and bigger stages, he promises a danceable drum-based electronic set with the focus on groove and percussion. He'll be back to recording new music again in summer 2025.
Juan Helou blends traditional rhythms of the "Bombo Legüero" drum from northern Argentina with innovative soundscapes. By layering, looping and distorting various percussive instruments, he transforms his folkloric beats into dynamic electronic tracks. Despite the electronic evolution, the listener can still hear the roots of his creations: the sound of hands and sticks on real instruments.
Zurich & Basel based drummer and percussionist Juan Helou has been influenced by Argentinean folklore since his early years, growing up in a musical family. Another important impact were his Jazz drums studies at University of Arts Zurich with Arthur Hnatek.
