L.A.-based, Perth-grown producer TWERL makes his return to NIGHTMODE with the brawny trap offering “Hooligan.”
The new single kicks off NIGHTMODE’s 13th season of releases and serves as the lead single from the Aussie’s forthcoming EP.
Rowdy and rough, “Hooligan” embodies its namesake in the truest sense. Looped, pitched-down vocals serve as the cornerstone, laying the filthy foundation for what lies ahead. The cinematic introduction builds tension at every turn, luring listeners in close before exploding into an energetic and gritty trap onslaught. Growling low-end, violently sharp synth stabs, punchy drum patterns, barking fills, and reverberating bass plucks collide for a high-octane barrage of street-savvy bass music. Dreamy vocals fill the break offering an emotional allure that’s wrapped in a sonic mystique. The soothing section acts to amplify the finale of the track as TWERL brings in a reworked second drop that’s even more menacing. New vocal layers are fused with electric synth stabs and the swagged-out bassline that gives the track its chest-pumping charisma.
TWERL has been on a tear in the bass scene, holding onto a reputation for destroying any sound he touches from trap to drum & bass, wave, dubstep, and beyond. “Hooligan” marks his third outing on NIGHTMODE following his debut “Break My Mind” with Team EZY, and his drum & bass collab “Under Bright Lights” alongside Ekko & Sidetrack. The latter has gained over 2.3 million streams and drew support from UKF, The Music Essentials, Orange County EDM, Find Your Sounds, The Partae, and Vents Magazine. TWERL has worked with a wide array of top-tier talent including Luude, Heimanu, Virus Syndicate, Pauline Herr, Devault, and Slumberjack.
Addictive, exhilarating, and aggressive, “Hooligan” is a banger that gives fans a sample of what’s in store for TWERL and his highly anticipated body of work.
“We’re all Hooligans, this is just a taste of what’s to come.”—TWERL
