Out September 11 via SUNCTURE, the LA-based producer brings together organic percussion, spoken-word vocals, dissonant synths and flashes of brass for a playful, unconventional house cut.
SUNCTURE continues its abundant run of groove-led releases with DÉSIR, the latest single from label resident Kapir. Arriving on September 11, the new record explores a more playful and sensual side of the producer’s sound, combining organic instrumentation and hypnotic rhythms with unexpected electronic textures and a distinctly French vocal presence.
There’s something deliberately tactile about Kapir’s latest production.
DÉSIR doesn’t follow a straight line, instead allowing its various elements to rub against one another: organic percussion sits beneath a loose, funky groove, whispered French vocals bring a sense of intimacy, while dissonant synths and sudden brass flourishes keep the track moving in unexpected directions.
The result is a record with plenty of attitude. Rather than relying on a conventional melodic progression, DÉSIR finds its momentum in rhythm, texture and contrast. The groove remains locked in while different sounds enter and disappear around it, giving the track a playful quality that feels closer to a live musical exchange than a rigidly programmed arrangement.
The French spoken-word vocal is central to that character. Delivered with an understated sensuality, it adds a human presence to the production without overwhelming the instrumental. Around it, Kapir layers funky rhythmic elements, off-kilter synth tones and intermittent brass riffs, creating a sound that is simultaneously warm, playful and irresistibly danceable.
It’s a natural progression for an artist who has used his releases on SUNCTURE to explore different sides of his musical identity. Kapir first appeared on the label alongside Sunora on Sunset to Sunrise, before stepping forward with his solo track Fractal Ecstasy. He subsequently reunited with Sunora for Gami Yami, strengthening a creative relationship that has become an important part of the SUNCTURE story. With DÉSIR, however, Kapir takes the opportunity to follow his own instincts. The track feels less concerned with fitting neatly into a particular house subgenre and more interested in creating a distinct atmosphere; one where groove, sensuality and musical unpredictability can coexist.
That instinct reflects the wider philosophy of SUNCTURE, the label founded by Sunora as a home for electronic music that prioritises feeling and individuality over formula. Since launching earlier this year, the imprint has developed a catalogue spanning melodic house, indie dance and groove-led electronic music, with releases from Sunora, FunkT!de and Kapir each bringing their own perspective to the label’s evolving sound.
Kapir has quickly become one of the key artists within that emerging community, bringing together contemporary electronic production with a clear appreciation for musicality, rhythm and organic instrumentation. Based in Los Angeles, his approach reflects a broad palette of influences while maintaining a strong focus on groove and atmosphere. DÉSIR pushes that approach into particularly playful territory, finding its identity in the spaces between the expected. Funky, sensual and slightly unpredictable, it’s a record that doesn’t need to shout to command attention, instead drawing listeners deeper into its groove one element at a time.
