Brownswood Recordings

Kokoroko - Tempos Dificeis Sempre Passam EP

Kokoroko
Kokoroko - Tempos Dificeis Sempre Passam
Releasing digitally on 7th August via Brownswood Recordings

Today, Kokoroko release Tempos Difíceis Sempre Passam, a new remix EP reimagining tracks from their acclaimed album Tuff Times Never Last through the lens of some of Brazil's most exciting contemporary artists.

Translating the album's title into Portuguese, Tempos Difíceis Sempre Passam reflects both the enduring message at the heart of the original record and the creative dialogue between Kokoroko's expansive musical world and Brazil's rich, genre-defying music scene. The four-track collection brings together a handpicked group of artists whose individual approaches blur the boundaries between a variety of genres and contemporary Brazilian sounds.

To be released digitally and on limited vinyl, the EP also sees the return of acclaimed artist Luci Pina, whose artwork for Tuff Times Never Last is reimagined for this new chapter, creating a visual thread between the original album and its Brazilian counterpart.

Together, the remixes offer fresh perspectives on Tuff Times Never Last, extending the album's spirit of optimism while celebrating the creative connections between London and Brazil.

Follow Kokoroko:
Instagram: / @kokorokomusic
Facebook: / @kokorokomusic
TikTok: / @kokorokomusic

Pre-order the vinyl: https://Kokoroko.lnk.to/TDSPremixes

Thank you for your continued support,
The Brownswood Fam

Release Date	August 7th, 2026
Catalog No	BWOOD0475
Label	Brownswood Recordings

track	artist
Da Du Dah (Onome Remix Feat. Nyron Higor)	Kokoroko	3:43
Never Lost (Luedji Luna Remix)	Kokoroko	3:49
Da Du Dah (Aleh Remix)	Kokoroko	4:14
Closer to Me (Bruno Berle Remix)	Kokoroko	5:46

Support

Support from China Moses Promos, Benji B, Cosmic Bob, Jeffrey Pascoe / DJ Jay Paul, DJ Marcia Carr, Kevin Beadle, Isidro Lisboa, Boba Fatt, Ubbo Gronewold, Jamal Ahmed, Tom Whalley, Rocio Wyldeflower Contreras , Bill Brewster, Frenchie, Tiago Santos, Alex Newman, Olgierd, Lee Bright, Roberta Cutolo, DJ Snuff, Eric Tchaikovsky, Jonny Alexander, Midoria Oyama, Tony Heynen, Benni Löhner, Patrick Forge, Olivier Cavaller -, Johan Raes, Tariq Moody, WW Melbourne, Paul Bay, Edwin Korver, Jürgen Parr, Warren Xclnce / Kassian, triskayo, Hunter Keane (95bFM), Michael Rutten, Erkin Antov // Jazz It Up - Radio 2 - Estonia, Piotr Orlov, Ambient Flo, Alex D Ruder, Markus Milz, Sergio Flores, joey coyne, John Dodds, Jon Mansfield, John Osborne, JustThemba, Kevin Maxey, LDLDN, leo kalimba, Lubi Jovanovic (DJ Lubi), Marcio Tabach, Marcus Rosario (Mawkus), Mark Daley, Marshmello, Aroop Roy, Breaks Plus, Casskid, Chris, Chief Boima, floored capri, French DJ, Ilya Rasskazov, Petra Moser // Radio FRO Linz Austria, Radio Campus Angers, Radio Jazz FM 100.8 Skopje, Sean Osborn, Sly Dawise, Tom Ravenscroft // BBC6Music, Toshio Matsuura, Diaspora Distins: Tone, Vinny, Jason Palma, Lorne, Go Deep, DJ Osric, Nicky B, Mike Stukes // Mystic Vibes WHCR 90.3 FM, Alejandro Cohen, Strut Records, Mike Gurrieri, Andy Roberts, DJ Goldtooth, Donsurf, Maria Plaggenborg, Kate Magic, Ben Lovett, Jim Lister, Gabriel Francis, Hippie, Nick Davies, Alex West, Mary-Anne Hobbs, Brad Wrolstad, Radoslav Tomek aka DJ Kinet // Nu Spirit Clubnight & Radio in Bratislava, Graham Donlon, Mark Ward, Seb, Radio Krimi, Cal Gibson, Veronique Prebolin, Jay Scarlett, Andre Rheaume, Ahu, Christian Tjaben, Tim Garcia, and Joerg Schmitt

Brownswood Recordings is an independent record label founded by the DJ, record collector and broadcaster Gilles Peterson in 2006.

It is a platform for new artists to grow and a space for more established acts to experiment.
Our parent company, Brownswood Music also runs an artist development programme called Future Bubblers, in partnership with Arts Council England.