Second release: from Houghton to remix

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dear friends,

This time I’d like to share a story.

Houghton Festival, summer 2024, somewhere in England.

John Talabot is at the controls. I’ve spent amazing days with people I love, with people who love the music as much as I do. At least, that’s what we all feel.

It’s the last set of the festival. Everyone’s gathering around a tree and a small cabane, dancing until feet burn, until there’s nothing left to dance to.

New music incoming (and why I'm writing you directly)

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dear friends,

I’m starting this mailing list because I’m tired of delegating community to algorithms that prioritize profit over connection. Turns out, the GAFAM don’t actually care about our underground music scene. Shocking revelation, I know. This feels more direct, more honest.

After months of insomnia, doubts, and deep breaths (and an unhealthy amount of caffeine), I’m releasing new music. Five tracks over the next few months, roughly one every 6 weeks. It all started from some jams over tunes I love listening to on repeat. Some breaks, kick, hat, snare… You know, right?

Newsletter on Francesco Papaleo

Second release: from Houghton to remix

New music incoming (and why I'm writing you directly)