Calussa unveils a new label, NUSONIDO, signaling more than a sonic shift—it’s a reset after the creative limits of Hurry Up Slowly. The Miami-based duo, made up of brothers Andrew and Gino Gomez, built their name by blending Afro and Latin rhythms with global house grooves. But success brought constraints. Over time, their label no longer reflected their evolving identity. In this EDMNOMAD exclusive interview, we speak to Calussa about the future of new sound under NUSONIDO.
Calussa Curates New Sound Without Closing Doors via NUSONIDO
The duo, Calussa didn’t just want a new label—they needed a new mission. After years building Hurry Up Slowly into a respected name, they found themselves outgrowing its structure. Their sound had shifted, their energy had evolved, but their label no longer reflected that change. NUSONIDO was born from that tension: a bold return to instinct, freedom, and full creative alignment.
“We had events that did not completely revolve around the label and the label artists,” the duo admits. “Now we really want our showcases and events to revolve around the artists releasing on our label.” For Calussa, NUSONIDO became a vehicle to get back to their purpose. “It became clear we were boxed into one ‘genre’ when we started to feel that our own records did not fit our own label,” they explain. “Considering how much time and energy we put into Hurry Up Slowly and the amazing ecosystem we helped build, it was not an easy choice. But we felt our heart and soul were somewhere else.”
Rather than committing to a single genre, NUSONIDO opens the door to new rhythms, textures, and eras. Afro House remains foundational, but no longer defines the label’s boundaries. “Afro House is definitely still deeply rooted inside us,” the brothers share. “However we’re just finding ways to take elements from it and merge with the new sound we’re into.”
This new direction begins with the White Tiger EP, created with Ben Miller, part of Chris Lake’s creative circle. The project draws inspiration from early 2000s house and reflects the polished, percussion-heavy identity that will define NUSONIDO’s catalog. “These tracks show the side of us we want people to hear more of,” they add. Built for clubs, not categories, the label reflects Calussa’s refusal to be musically boxed in again.
The Machine Behind the Music
Launching a label is one thing. Running it at the pace they’re aiming for is another. Calussa plan to move toward a weekly release schedule, an ambitious timeline that requires more than passion. “Getting to a point where you are releasing music weekly definitely takes a well-run system and team behind it,” Calussa explains.
That momentum comes from experience. “We are lucky that from years of running another label we understand how important it is to have a dependable and experienced team to be the backbone of the engine,” they say. “That way we can focus on purely signing bangers and quality music without getting too stressed in the nuances of the daily label management.” With a team they trust, Calussa can zero in on A&R and artist development. “We have an all-star team we have assembled for this NUSONIDO and they are ready to absolutely crush it.”
NUSONIDO: Global Vision, Local Roots
While Calussa has foundations rooted in Miami, NUSONIDO was designed with a global ear. The brothers have always believed their music spoke to international audiences. “Honestly, while being rooted in Miami, I have always felt our music was global and attracted a lot of different audiences,” the duo reflects. The new label aims to make that global vision official. “We aren’t just ‘one thing’ or ‘one sound.’”
Their approach to curation is equally intentional. Not every track makes the cut. “Even if we think a track is a banger, if it does not match with the palette we are creating, it is a pass,” Calussa echoes. But when a track fits, they go after it. “There are some records we have hunted down and signed by some of our favorite producers that specifically fit the new label sound and cannot wait to share them with everyone.”
Staying Grounded, Building Meaning
Behind the scenes, Calussa’s growth has been shaped by the humility of their peers. “Hanging out with artists that we look up to and just seeing how passionate they still are and how they help mentor/grow other artists,” the Miami duo shares. That passion fuels their perspective and deepens their approach to leadership.
Success, for Calussa, doesn’t hinge on the metrics most labels chase. “Success is actually the hardest thing to gauge in this industry and I think it’s actually something that is internal,” they reflect. What matters more than numbers is resonance. “For us, I think success is being able to move crowds in any given market of fans that are there to listen to your music.” For NUSONIDO, meaning will always matter more than hype.
Setting the Record Straight, Then Setting the Standard
NUSONIDO gives Calussa a platform wide enough to hold all their influences. It also clears up a common misconception. “It would go back to the perception that we are only ‘one thing,’ whether people think that’s Afro or even Latin,” Calussa explains. “Our range of music is so wide and we have inspirations from all forms and genres of music.” Their long game isn’t about fleeting trends. It’s about endurance. “Five years from now I want NUSONIDO to be one of the only labels that can take you through generational eras of sound through timelessness,” Andrew and Gino share. With a clear identity and a restless drive NUSONIDO is already on that path.
The White Tiger EP by Calussa & Ben Miller is out now on all platforms via NUSONIDO. This is the first step in a long game—and one that promises to keep evolving.
