L.A.-based producer if found makes his return to Lost In Dreams Records alongside Brooklyn’s Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Luxtides for “Hollow,” an emotive, energetic drum & bass breakup bop.
The bicoastal collaboration sees both artists putting their strengths on full display. Luxtides delivers a gripping vocal performance that pulls at your heartstrings while retaining an underlying pop twist. The heart-pouring lyrics explore the emptiness associated with a difficult breakup, while the backing expands on the theme. Somber piano keys and bouncy basslines underscore the breaks and builds. The drops are an unrestrained emotional explosion. Crunchy low-end, futuristic synths, frenetic drums, and high-pitched flourishes create a sense of controlled chaos. Fusing elements of melodic bass and D&B makes “Hollow” a breakup ballad unlike any other.
Speaking on how the collab fell into place, if found shares: “‘Hollow’ talks about the feeling of emptiness from the breakdown of a relationship. Danni (Luxtides) sent me the topline back in the summer, and I was instantly drawn to the haunting nature of her vocals on this one and wanted to lean into that by keeping the production darker in tone in the verses. I’ve been experimenting with more drum & bass and breakbeat-style drops lately and felt it fit well juxtaposed to the brooding first verse and driving second verse.”
Luxtides breaks down the creation process saying, “‘Hollow’ is about the breaking down of a relationship and the emptiness that comes with it, even if neither of you can admit that it’s over. I wrote it last year via Zoom with my super-talented NYC friends Zöe Moss and Miette Hope. I was a fan of if found so I sent it to him on a whim over the summer. When he sent it back, I was completely blown away by his production. We worked back and forth on it for a few months and I couldn’t be more excited with how it’s turned out!”
Carson Maki is the brains behind the moniker if found. “Hollow” marks the third release on the Lost In Dreams imprint, following on “Against Time” with Nytrix and “Alive” alongside BECKO. He has become a standout in the melodic bass genre, landing performances at Lost In Dreams 2022, EDC Orlando 2022, and will be supporting ARMNHMR in Salt Lake City next month. He has garnered millions of streams with standout collaborations alongside SLANDER, Kyle Reynolds, Tyron Hapi, and WE ARE FURY. Known for balancing beautiful melodies with violent sound design, if found should already be on your watchlist.
Luxtides is an artist and songwriter living in Brooklyn. She’s the vocalist on the Grammy-nominated Afrojack & David Guetta track “Hero,” which went #1 on dance radio in the US. She has also collaborated with a number of artists including Borgeous, Win and Woo, Rival, Disco Fries, and Bear Grillz. Her songs have been featured on multiple Spotify playlists including New Music Friday Dance and Happy Beats, as well as garnered radio support from the likes of BPM and Evolution Radio.
if found and Luxtides’ new single “Hollow” is available on all platforms via Lost In Dreams.
