Anan. Room.

ANAN stands for the "A" of Roberto Agosta and the "N" of Massimo Napoli.

The two Catania-based DJs and producers from the Space Echo collective (see Agosta’s self-titled debut and his recent Remixes album, as well as Napoli’s releases under his alias Galathea) have long been pivotal figures in the Etna club scene. Since the late 1990s, they've been key players—among artists, crews, clubs, parties, and festivals—for fans and devotees of nightlife and electronic culture.

Room was born almost by accident—an organic result of exchanging ideas while both were immersed in their solo projects. The album reflects the distinct personalities of both artists: Napoli’s radiant, sunlit sensibility dances with Agosta’s darker, introspective tones, forming a truly original sound.

Deeply rooted in Black music, Room pulses with a strong sense of groove and a late-night mood of reflection. ANAN guide listeners through a dreamlike experience infused with the fragrances of jazz, the rhythms of funk, and rich references to Mother Africa, abstract hip hop, and house music—carried by psychedelic spacecrafts projecting never-before-seen films with imaginary soundtracks.

The album weaves together two decades of contemporary electronic music, reinterpreted through a uniquely personal lens—one that balances the arid mountains with the sea’s gentle touch, the fire of Mount Etna with the soul of the Mediterranean. Key collaborations with Salvo Dub (aka Go.Soul.Map, another core Space Echo artist) and The Invisible Session add further depth and nuance.

Room stands out for its aesthetic sensitivity and artistic maturity. Every musical idea—whether a sample, a single sound, or a fleeting suggestion—is meticulously layered to create complex, interlocking textures. Nothing feels obvious; instead, the album offers a rich melodic depth that hooks and mesmerizes.

This is a nocturnal album—ideal for late-night listening—though it’s not without moments made for the dancefloor. Much is left to the imagination, yet even more is vividly presented. Room is like a dimly lit room with the door slightly ajar, evoking distant worlds and intimate sensations.

On “Back,” you can hear a blend of Mulatu Astatke’s Ethio-jazz with echoes of Ravi Shankar’s India. “Naif” straddles the dancefloor between Europe and Africa, sophisticated yet earthy, reminiscent of Frikyiwa’s Frédéric Galliano. “Call” launches cumbia into orbit, floating through dub echo chambers and suspended piano lines.

There’s the minimal jazz of “Anan,” the psychedelic funk of “Lola” (calling to mind vintage Italian cinema and labels like Crippled Dick), the sun-drenched, naturist glimpses of “Zoom,” and the feverish percussion of “Etna.” The closing tracks — “Eden” and “Noir”— gently conclude this nocturnal voyage.

produced by Massimo Napoli and Roberto Agosta

written, composed and produced by Massimo Napoli, Roberto Agosta and Salvatore Bruno

Salvo Bruno "Dub": programming, bass, piano and keyboards

Luciano Cantone: vibraphone and drums on “Eden”, "Call and "Etna" / Fender Rhodes and Bongos on "Etna" - Acoustic Piano on "Call"

Kadi Koulibaly vocals on “Naif”

Gendrickson “Pucci” Mena: trumpet on “Eden”

Riccardo Onori: guitar on “Lola”

Mario Pappalardo: organ solo on “Lola”

Recorder in Nicolosi (Catania) at Studio Dub

Mixed and mastered by Marco Olivi

publishing by Space Is The Place