The Ukrainian producer 8Kays, known for her captivating blend of Deep Melodic Techno and Progressive House, has unveiled her latest offering, the four-track Falling Down EP.
The title track, ‘Falling Down‘, is more than just a song; it’s a story.
From A Kyiv Apartment To Global Recognition
“‘Falling Down’ has a profound history and a personal place in my heart“, 8Kays shared in a Facebook post. “It started as a chilled-home studio time in my Kyiv apartment, when I was spending casual time with my soulmate Diana Miro, who inspired me to draft a demo“.
“I made it and [didn’t] expect nothing. And then after one year, it was like an idea to bring more in this arrangement“.
Love At First Sight
This raw, unburdened creation resonated deeply with Buenos Aires composer and recording artist Juan Hansen, who, upon hearing the demo, felt an immediate connection: “For me, it was like love at first sight… It’s not easy to find that on a track“.
Interestingly, Juan recorded his vocals for ‘Falling Down’ not in a professional studio, but in the living room of his manager’s house in Berlin.
“It wasn’t a proper studio,” Juan reflects. “But sometimes those are the best things“.
“Juan’s mesmerizing vocals lifted true magic to this work, making it special in my discography so far“, 8Kays added. “‘Falling Down’ has a profound history and a personal place in my heart“.
Chris Avantgarde Remix
Despite its origins outside the traditional Dance music realm, “Falling Down” pulsates with an undeniable emotional depth. The unique rhythm section, as 8Kays acknowledges, isn’t strictly danceable, yet resonates deeply with the current global climate and emotional undercurrents.
“It’s still a special track in my sets“, 8Kays reveals. “I feel that people already start to recognize it“.
Adding further depth to the EP is the inclusion of the Chris Avantgarde Remix of ‘Falling Down’. Heard during Avantgarde’s set at Afterlife Tulum and also during Armin van Buuren’s A State Of Trance 1143, this remix injects a dose of dancefloor energy while retaining the track’s emotional core.
Listen to the Falling Down EP on Spotify:
