Populous, aka Andrea Mangia from Salento, blends southern-hemisphere influences with experimental electronics shaped by labels like Warp and Basic Channel. A Musicology graduate and Morr Music artist since his 2003 debut Quipo, he has created soundtracks for major fashion houses and performed at festivals like Primavera Sound and SXSW. His work explores identity, community and queerness. In 2025, he founded his label, Latinambient.