and we want the music to take center stage,” they explain. The duo is clear in their intent: visuals should complement, not overshadow, the music.
The Future of Suruba: The Underground Renaissance
Ibiza’s rapid evolution is something that Los Suruba have watched closely. As the island has become more commercialized, the duo has turned their focus to preserving the underground scene that originally drew them to the island. “It’s obvious that Ibiza has completely changed since our first visit here,” they admit. “But what really excites us is seeing that there’s still an underground scene that is making a strong comeback—stronger than ever, actually.”
Los Suruba are part of this resurgence. Through their label, Suruba, and their residency at Akasha, they are helping to keep the island’s underground spirit alive. “We’ve held several Suruba events there,” they say. “Our latest one featured an All Night Long set, celebrating 25 years of playing together and revisiting all the music we’ve shared over the years.”
Right now, we see a lot of collectives, events, and DJs emerging, along with clubs that are staying true to themselves and maintaining an incredible underground spirit. Events like Laundry Room, Rhythm Point, Sigma, Keep on Dancing, Snacks, Time Machine and clubs like Akasha are preserving what made us fall in love with the island in the first place—pure love for music, good vibes, sharing, and people who truly understand the scene.
Their connection with the underground scene is also evident in their upcoming tour dates, including a re- turn to Argentina, a country they hold dear. “Argentina is hands down our favorite place to play. The crowd is passionate, and they know their music,” they say. The duo is set to perform long sets across Argentina, with stops in Salta, Mendoza, and Córdoba.
The Independent Spirit of Suruba
At the heart of Los Suruba’s work is their commitment to artistic independence. In an era where electronic music is often commercialized, the duo has managed to stay true to their roots, refusing to compromise their integrity for financial gain. “The main thing is having enough money to be comfortable and not having to worry about it,” they joke. But beyond the humor, their message is clear: maintaining independence is about staying authentic to oneself. “If you sell out, you might be doing great financially for a while, but the real problem is when it stops going well, and you’ve sold out while also hating what you’re doing.”
For Los Suruba, staying true to their vision means making music they love, without pressure or compro- mise. “We’ve done whatever the fuck we wanted,” they affirm. And with Las Bestias de Xarraca, it’s clear that
their journey is just beginning. Text by: Sergio Niño
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