The multi-platinum award winner, known for his timeless global anthem, ‘Sandstorm,’ has released his first album in eight years.
When you look at the list of artists who have influenced dance music as a whole, Finnish DJ and producer Darude will always occupy the top end of that list. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Darude has been the recipient of a string of awards and multi-platinum discs while performing at festivals and club shows in over 70 countries around the world.
Darude has a laundry list of globally charting hits, but it’s his 2000 song, ‘Sandstorm,’ that is known and played in every corner of the world, making it one of dance music’s bona fide classics. Having released four critically acclaimed albums since his debut, the definitive dance music icon has now released his fifth studio album, ‘Together,’ in honor of the people who have been ever-present in his illustrious journey – the fans.
Landing on the Finnish DJ/Producer’s fresh label, Vibing Out, the 12-track long-player is stacked with emotive rushes, rave energy and the raw power to soundtrack dancefloor memories already made and yet to come.
“If you’ve seen me on-stage, whether in real life or in videos, you’ve surely seen my ear-to-ear grin. That’s me being so incredibly grateful that I get the chance to play loud dance music that I love for YOU – my extended network of friends. I’ve always felt like I’m sharing it all with you and that the dancefloor is our happy place to celebrate life, music and togetherness. Thank you for being TOGETHER with me for all these years,” said Darude about his latest album.
The album hosts several close collaborators alongside Darude in the spirit of togetherness. The opening track ‘Closer Together’ features the enthralling vocal rasp of UK singer/songwriter Gid Sedgwick amidst the euphoria-surging builds, atypical extended breaks and heart-racing production that spreads feelings of unity on the dancefloor.
Fans have already gone wild for the unruly anthem ‘Outlaws,’ with Oskr and House Body, which dropped at the beginning of 2023, marking Darude’s first single in four years and the launch of the label Vibing Out. Soon followed by festival heater, ‘Nobody Listens’ with Gid Sedgwick and ‘Breathe’ featuring a rare duet of vocals from Oskr and Bianca.
As the album continues to unfold, what cannot be argued is Darude’s unwavering eclecticism as a dance music producer. ‘Bells’ is a firm flex of creativity as Darude plays with organic sounds before introducing an irresistible house key melody. Whilst tracks such as ‘Kaleidoscope’ and ‘Endless Wave’ set the pace in the realms of uplifting melodic trance. Each track bares its own sonic identity, as limitless as the last, working together in unison to deliver a body of work destined for the dancefloor.
With over two decades in the game, ‘Together’ as an album is a testament to Darude’s continuous artistic, creative, and unwavering commitment to evolving his sound.
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