Sometime around a decade ago, electro started to surge onto dance floors again. A new generation of DJs, from Helena Hauff and DJ Stingray, brought the sci-fi, cyborg funk to new audiences as a modern retool of the style gained ubiquity. Few embody its future like Sunny Seppä, AKA Sansibar.
Cutting his teeth in Helsinki's underground with residencies at Kaiku and Post Bar, Seppä's sound draws from influences far beyond the Finnish capital. His early releases channeled Motor City electro, but he has since evolved. His discography has steadily widened, including work with Reptant. His 2021 single "Aurora Eclipse," from Sans Musique, blends trip-hop and trance.
This expansive approach has taken him worldwide. Sans Musique was released by Rey Colino’s Kalahari Oyster Cult, united by a love for ‘90s sounds. Seppä’s RA Podcast showcases his broad sound world—where electro’s retrofuturism still lingers.
