Known in the scene as Meno, the wild alter ego of multi-award-winning film composer Javier Bayon, has burst onto the music world with a proposition as unexpected as it is explosive. While Bayon has been orchestrating for luminaries like Ludovico Einaudi and Pharrell Williams, composing for directors like Icíar Bollaín and Darren Lynn Bousman, and racking up accolades such as the Golden Eye for Best International Composer at the Zurich Film Festival, his Meno persona emerges from the depths like a retro treasure that breaks all the rules.

With Meno, it’s all about the rawest form of creative freedom. His music draws from impromptu sonic collages that mix VHS and vinyl loops, vintage tape machines, analog synthesizers, and a variety of live instruments. His influences span from the irreverence of Frank Zappa to the groove of 90s Ninja Tune artists, to the dirtiest funk of the 70s. His debut LP, “Make a Funk Noise Here,” is not just an album: it’s a manifesto. It’s like a hidden gem washed ashore, a forgotten jewel bringing a storm of groove with it.

In an era where trap and R&B seem to dominate, Meno opts for authenticity: nothing in his music is scripted or forced. With an old-school spirit adapted to modern times, Meno creates a sound that is both respectful of what’s been done and daring enough to forge new paths. His style spans from playful funk and the coolest rap to the nastiest R&B, piecing together a sonic puzzle that fits perfectly, piece by piece, like a snug strap-on.

This project is a shout-out to those who crave something different, a reminder of why we’re still passionate about rhythms packed with flow and funky feelings. So, if you’ve stumbled upon this treasure, consider yourself lucky. Now, let’s dance until we drop!