The newly released album ‘MAGIC HOUR’ from atDusk, a rapidly rising duo, is a captivating fusion of futuristic trance music that takes listeners on a 13-track journey. Despite only emerging in the latter part of 2021, this pair has quickly become a notable contributor to the genre by expertly blending classic trance and video game culture. Their music creation is not only aimed at honoring the legacy of trance but also pioneering its trajectory into the future.
Their first single, “Nerf This,” released alongside their debut performance at Dreamstate SoCal, instantly attracted the attention of industry tastemakers, setting the stage for their series of unique singles such as “Poggers,” “Rabbit Hole,” “SMURF,” and their latest collaboration with Ruben de Ronde, “RAID.” Each release has helped cement atDusk’s distinct sonic identity, incorporating their individual influences and shared vision for the genre’s evolution.
atDusk is now revealing the full scope of their artistic vision with the unreleased tracks of ‘MAGIC HOUR,’ showcasing the duo’s impressive range and production skills honed from their solo careers spanning several decades. The upcoming album includes solo creations by each member, “TEMOC” and “Lucid Dreams,” providing a more intimate glimpse into their individual talents.
The remainder of the album features collaborations with a diverse range of vocal and production talents, including Nitrous Oxide, Daniel Heatcliff, This Culture, Daneil Wanrooy, Funabashi, and previous collaborator JordinLaine. Each collaboration brings a unique flavor to the album, enriching the overall soundscape with a variety of sonic textures and lyrical themes.
One standout track is “Search Light,” a progressive trance record featuring the enchanting vocals of the fast-rising singer-songwriter JordinLaine. The song tells a touching story about leaving a light on for a lost loved one to find their way back home. Jordin’s radiant, hopeful vocals complement the track’s ethereal pads, lofty chords, euphoric melodies, and tumbling synth fills. The pulsing bassline provides a steady undercurrent, pushing the momentum along and encapsulating the overall essence of the album – an enthralling exploration of trance music that is both familiar and innovative. atDusk’s ‘MAGIC HOUR’ is an enchanting masterpiece that pays homage to the past while paving the way for the future of trance music.
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
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