09/02/2026
Throughout the 1970s-1990s, artists from around Mexico were deeply engaged in the project of bringing forgotten instrumentation into the many worlds of experimental music. Light in the Attic, in partnership with Carlos “Tropicaza” Icaza’s new Mexico City-based imprint Discos Carbon, is honored to present some of the finest examples of these works with the new compilation A La Altura: Visionary Mexican Music 1977-1999 - Volumes 1 & 2, celebrating innovative Mexican musicians who merged electronic and indigenous instruments with minimalism, ambient, jazz and new age aesthetics, featuring 25 visionary artists including Ana Ruiz, Antonio Russek, Luis Pérez, Jorge Reyes, and Antonio Zepeda, amongst others.
ORDER / PRE-SAVE HERE: https://ffm.to/alaaltura
Compiled and produced by Mexican journalist, musician and DJ Carlos “Tropicaza” Icaza & dublab radio founder and LA Phil Creative Producer Mark “Frosty” McNeill, with art by and graphic design and layout by Darryl Norsen, Volume 1 will be released on 2xLP & Digital on October 30th, 2026, followed by Volume 2 on 2xLP & Digital on November 27th alongside a 2xCD edition with 64-page hardcover book. Both vinyl volumes were manufactured at renowned pressing plant Optimal and are presented on standard black wax as well as limited color editions (Volume 1 in purple and pink and Volume 2 in yellow and blue), and are accompanied by a 12-page booklet. Both formats’ liner notes were written by Icaza and include rare and unseen photos.
All editions of the compilation, along with a number of very special merch pieces incorporating the art of Terrazas, including a slipmat, t-shirt, blanket, and tote bag are available to pre-order on our website now. ¡Vamos!
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