Kousto

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Remembered for his dreamy deep house soundscapes inspired by the south of France, Kousto channels memories of summer along the coast. While the producer relocated to London in the mid-20s to soak up the creativity and multiculturalism that the metropolis beholds, Kousto remains synonymous with analogue sounds and musical waves that journeys listeners through poolside paradigms.



Kousto first emerged in 2018. Performing under a pseudonym, the artist’s name is inspired by the French explorer, Jacques Cousteau. Since his inception, his presence on the emerging artist scene has been firmly established with a slew of critically-acclaimed releases and support from artists including Laurent Garnier, Honey Dijon and Folamour; the latter of who also acts as his production adviser. Kousto has been tipped as “one to watch” by BBC 1 and BBC 1 Dance, has received press coverage in Resident Advisor, Liberation, and Mixmag and is a regular on the UK festival and event scene.



In 2019, Kousto launched Little Foot Records – a platform for the French producer to exercise complete creative freedom and see his ideas come to fruition. Since, Kousto has released a suite of EPs on the label, the first being Step by Step in 2019. Next to follow was The Tombolo on Kombava Records (2019), of which its principal track “Wildin’ Out” led to the widespread acknowledgement of Kousto across the mediasphere.



2020 saw the release of “Guadapipi” on Little Foot Records – a track tipped as an “Ibiza Dance Floor Moment” by TSHA on BBC1 Radio. Following this, Kousto’s summer EP, The Aquarium Effect, received attention for its hit track “The Job” ft. Aroop Roy which was supported by Disclosure in their Cercle set in August 2020. In 2021, Kousto's new year single release "Earth Embassy" earned itself media attention due to its hopeful affirmations in the face of the pandemic that waged on. April



2022 marks Kousto's sixth release: Unexpected Voyage. Upholding his familiar style of musical dreamscapes that recall summer settings and far-off places, Unexpected Voyage is a gateway into Kousto’s mind’s eye: postcards of memories, reflections on the future.
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Top tracks

02
Jungle Bird
Kousto
When We Were There
05:38
Writer: Folamour / Composers: Folamour - Kousto
01
Forza Bruta
Kousto
Forza Bruta
04:24
Composers: Valentin Lafont
01
The Job
Kousto
The Aquarium Effect
06:36
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Aroop Roy - Valentin Lafont
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Barracuda Quartet
Kousto
Guadapipi
05:29
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Valentin Lafont
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Guadapipi
Kousto
Guadapipi
05:05
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Valentin Lafont
01
Friendship for Lovers
Kousto
Friendship for Lovers
05:58
Composers: Kousto

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EPs
House Of Love
10-02-2023
When We Were There
01
Friendship for Lovers
Kousto
When We Were There
05:58
Composers: Kousto
02
Jungle Bird
Kousto
When We Were There
05:38
Writer: Folamour / Composers: Folamour - Kousto
03
Early Flight
Kousto
When We Were There
06:05
Composers: Kousto
04
I Hope It Never Ends
Kousto
When We Were There
05:54
Composers: Kousto
Singles
P Line House Of Love
13-01-2023
Friendship for Lovers
01
Friendship for Lovers
Kousto
Friendship for Lovers
05:58
Composers: Kousto
Featured in
(P) 2021 Red and Green Music
26-11-2021
Beautiful World
01
Beautiful World
Ghosts of Our Former Selves
Beautiful World
03:45
02
Beautiful World (Kousto Remix)
Ghosts of Our Former Selves
Beautiful World
05:18
Little Foot Records
04-12-2020
The Aquarium Effect
01
The Job
Kousto
The Aquarium Effect
06:36
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Aroop Roy - Valentin Lafont
02
Nervous Wreck
Kousto
The Aquarium Effect
06:17
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Valentin Lafont
03
It's Possible
Kousto
The Aquarium Effect
04:57
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Valentin Lafont
℗ 2024 Kousto
28-11-2024
Forza Bruta
01
Forza Bruta
Kousto
Forza Bruta
04:24
Composers: Valentin Lafont
Valentin Lafont
26-06-2020
Guadapipi
01
Guadapipi
Kousto
Guadapipi
05:05
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Valentin Lafont
02
Stanley on the Bass
Kousto
Guadapipi
07:44
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Valentin Lafont
03
Mermaid Kiss
Kousto
Guadapipi
06:24
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Valentin Lafont
04
Barracuda Quartet
Kousto
Guadapipi
05:29
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Valentin Lafont
Kousto
13-05-2022
Unexpected Voyage
01
Postcards
Kousto
Unexpected Voyage
05:48
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Valentin Lafont
02
Gone Coconuts
Kousto
Unexpected Voyage
05:58
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Valentin Lafont
03
I Lost Wilson
Kousto
Unexpected Voyage
06:14
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Valentin Lafont
04
Enzo's Wetsuit
Kousto
Unexpected Voyage
06:36
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Valentin Lafont
Valentin Lafont
08-03-2019
Step by Step
01
Planets
Kousto
Step by Step
06:11
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Valentin Lafont
02
The Old Days
Kousto
Step by Step
05:40
Composers: Valentin Lafont
03
Seagull Chant
Kousto
Step by Step
07:16
Composers: Valentin Lafont
04
La Med
Kousto
Step by Step
06:43
Composers: Valentin Lafont
Valentin Lafont
18-12-2020
Earth Embassy
01
Earth Embassy
Kousto
Earth Embassy
06:39
Composers: Valentin Lafont
Valentin Lafont
26-07-2019
I Can Feel It
01
I Can Feel It
Kousto
I Can Feel It
05:00
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Valentin Lafont
02
I Can Feel It (Poolside Mix)
Kousto
I Can Feel It
03:35
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Valentin Lafont
Ravanelli Disco Club
10-03-2023
Disco Selections, Vol. 2
01
Loving You
Vigi
Disco Selections, Vol. 2
08:06
Writer: Alex Viscilip / Composers: Alex Viscilip
02
Save My Soul
Kousto
Disco Selections, Vol. 2
04:57
Writer: Valentin Lafont / Composers: Alex Viscilip
03
Twisted Funk
Saúco
Disco Selections, Vol. 2
07:31
Writer: Sauco Tora / Composers: Alex Viscilip
04
Her Way
Donny Rotten
Disco Selections, Vol. 2
05:58
Writer: David Steadman-Pink / Composers: Alex Viscilip