Carlycore’s ‘Dissociative Thoughts’ EP is a sonic love letter centring raw emotion and identity exploration. The EP's title reflects a fractured reality, navigating joy and alienation as a trans woman in Lima, while the erratic genre-bending mirrors Carlycore's own dissociation and unfiltered self-expression.
Anchored by a fierce blend of Afro-peruvian rhythms , heavy perreo, and ambient transitions, ‘Dissociative Thoughts’ evokes the frenetic energy of “licuadora” music (blending machine music) of the Peruvian underground scene, where DJs switch through multiple genres and clashing rhythms within minutes. From the euphoric release of ‘Éxtasis en mi mente’ to existential reflections in ‘El tiempo pasa volando’, each track accelerates through percussive textures, blending reggaeton beats with industrial experimentation. ‘Contacto 0’ embodies heartbreak and frustration, channeling unresolved tension into blistering, high-energy beats. Embracing a visceral, unpolished aesthetic, the EP serves as an intimate and unapologetic immersion into Carlycore’s fragmented but resilient world.
Carlycore is a producer and DJ based in Lima, Peru. Fusing hardcore techno, heavy club, huayno, reggaeton and deconstructed club, her sonic palette is defined by a heady exploration of the misunderstood dolls, our monsters from within and the weight of societal injustice. She has previously released music with Doña Valentina, AUX1, CAF? Ghetto Witchez, Hiedrah Club de Baile, and Salviatek y Terror Negro.
‘Dissociative Thoughts’ is written and produced by Carlycore
Mastering by DJ Gap
Artwork by Aster
‘Dissociative Thoughts’ is out on the 22nd November 2024, released in collaboration by Doña Valentina and Scorpio Red.
