Follow the Sun (Ambient Mix)

Gizmo Varillas continues his impressive musical and personal evolution . His elusive sound blends Latin, Afrobeat, and pop influences, enriched by the finely crafted guitar style reminiscent of John Frusciante. His lyrics, marked by simplicity, depth, and spirituality, consistently convey a message of universality and humanity.

After three critically acclaimed albums and more than 300 million Spotify streams, Varillas has evolved from a hidden gem into an internationally successful world-pop artist. His most recent sold-out European tour marks the beginning of a new chapter, set to continue throughout 2027. He used his off time in the summer of 2026 to start writing new material and re-visiting some of the songs of his latest album " The World in Colour".

The ambient version of ‘Follow the Sun’ is maybe his most impressive outcome. It opens with a haunting trumpet solo performed by Alfredo Pino, long-time collaborator of Mexico’s star singer songwriter Natalia Lafourcade and newcomer Silvana Estrada. The track soon develops into a gentle homage to the sun with hints of Ennio Morricone influences layered with BVs, whistles, snares and vibra slaps galore. Of the track Gizmo says ‘Last summer, I bought a mini-campervan and decided to explore the southern regions of the UK with my wife and our two Italian Greyhounds. We ventured out on camping trips, immersing ourselves in nature. Gazing into the distance of endless fields of the South Downs, stretching on sandy dunes in Rye, and wandering through the wilderness of the New Forest for hours on end. This song is a heartfelt dedication to all fellow explorers, celebrating the beauty of exploration and the boundless horizons awaiting discovery.’