Zeds Dead Drop Pixel-Perfect Single From Upcoming Album: Listen to "Heartbeat"
It’s not every day a song feels like an artifact from both the past and the future, but Zeds Dead’s "Heartbeat" delivers just that.
While the dubstep icons have long been synonymous with bass-heavy dynamics, "Heartbeat" offers a departure, an electro-forward gem that leans into nostalgia without feeling derivative. It's a stylistic pivot and just a taste of what’s to come in Return to the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness, their first full-length album in eight years, which thus far is shaping up to be a treasure trove of nostalgic samples and cultural references.
Featuring a standout vocal performance by Minke, "Heartbeat" tugs at emotions with earnest delivery and depth. The track's melody rides on a bed of rapid-fire arpeggiated synths, their shimmering tones reminiscent of early 2000s electronic aesthetics.
There’s a delicate interplay between warmth and intensity as Zeds Dead's production evokes memories of pixelated screens, retro Winamp players and Windows XP soundscapes. The song feels pleasantly gamified with a touch of wistful energy that distinguishes it from an ordinary club anthem.
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Return to the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness is slated for release in March 2025, with a U.S. tour and new audiovisual show to follow. In the meantime, check out "Heartbeat" below and find the new single on streaming services here.
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