Join us for an intimate evening with La Gugga. Stopping by Agency of Record all the way from Lisbon presented by the Metronome NYC crew.
La Gugga:
Gugga is a DJ and producer originally from France, now based in Lisbon. He began playing drums at the age of 10, immersing himself in blues, rock, and punk alongside fellow musicians. His journey took a pivotal turn at 16 when his older sister introduced him to pioneering electronic artists like Aphex Twin and Luke Vibert, sparking a deep fascination with electronic soundscapes.
As he transitioned to digital instruments, Gugga acquired his first piece of studio hardware—fueling a passion that ultimately led him to relocate to Paris at 18. The city provided the inspiration and resources to shape his artistic path. In 2012, he won a contest with the renowned label Cocoon, taking him to Ibiza for the first time, where he experienced legendary clubs like Amnesia and sets from icons like Sven Väth.
Back in Paris, Gugga threw himself into the city’s vibrant club culture. He spent countless hours crate-digging and producing, eventually performing at acclaimed parties like Ghost Club and Breakfast Club, as well as iconic venues such as Concrete. His love for vinyl also led him to work at Te Iubesc Records, a Parisian shop dedicated to electronic music.
In 2019, he moved to Lisbon and co-founded Amazonas, a record shop that quickly became a local staple. He became a resident DJ at Ministerium Club and has played at many of the city’s leading venues. Known for eclectic, vinyl-heavy sets that blend house with synth-pop, techno, and more, Gugga built a reputation as a versatile and unpredictable selector. His reach has since extended internationally, with appearances at Club der Visionaere in Berlin and Gizli Bahçe in Istanbul.
His be recent release on Airfunk—drawing from the sounds of ’80s and ’90s house—reflects his wide-ranging musical roots. With over 12 years of experience behind the decks and in the studio, Gugga remains selective about his online presence but consistently delivers standout performances that are earning him increasing recognition on the global stage.