Amirali On Disco Optimism, Emotional Club Music and Finding Balance Inside ‘Endless High’
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Amirali has always moved through electronic music on his own terms. From a debut album on Crosstown Rebels to releases on Diynamic and Sincopat, his path has been defined by patience, selectivity and emotional intent rather than volume. His arrival on Mélopée Records feels less like a new chapter and more like a natural continuation of that approach.
The ‘Endless High’ EP brings together disco optimism, progressive flow, and a subtle trance undercurrent, but the emotional grounding behind it runs deeper than style. “Over the past couple of years, I’ve been really drawn to the disco era,” Amirali explains. “That period in dance music has this raw, timeless optimism, and I wanted to capture that warmth while giving it a modern pulse.”
That warmth is central to the title track. Built around a shimmering groove and an instantly familiar vocal hook, ‘Endless High’ feels physical and uplifting without tipping into nostalgia for its own sake. Sampling played a key role in shaping that feeling. “There’s something exciting about finding an old vocal line or a dusty guitar riff and letting it spark something new,” he says. “It almost feels like collaborating with an artist from another time.”
Blending eras has always come naturally to him. “I get bored doing the same thing,” Amirali admits. “Even when a track is recognisably mine, I like it to have its own identity.” That curiosity keeps the studio alive, even when inspiration dips. “Some days the spark just isn’t there,” he says. “Reconnecting with that inner child can be a challenge, so I push myself into the unknown, exploring different eras and textures.”
While ‘Endless High’ radiates brightness, the second original, ‘Emanate’, leans inward. It trades disco exuberance for something more reflective and euphoric. “I was trying to capture the sensation of a moment that builds and radiates outward,” he explains. “That’s essentially what ‘Emanate’ means to me.” Trance tinged melodies and a rounded bassline create a sense of emotional expansion rather than release.
Across both tracks, the piano plays a central role, something that feels quietly defiant in contemporary club music. “Piano has always been at the heart of so many incredible dance tracks,” Amirali says. “I’ve been playing since I was four, so there’s a real personal connection.” Despite owning more synths than he cares to count, he trusts instinct. “Sometimes piano is just what works.”
That instinct was echoed in Huxley’s remix of ‘Endless High’, which stretches the track into a slow-burning, seven-minute club tool. “The groove and bassline hit perfectly,” Amirali says. “He gave the track this hypnotic, rolling energy.” Hearing the remix also reshaped his relationship with the original. “It made me pick up on new nuances in the track through his lens.”
Amirali’s catalogue reflects a deliberate approach to where and how his music lands. Alongside releases on Crosstown Rebels, Diynamic and Sincopat, a key milestone came with the release of his second album on his own imprint, Dark Matters. That record marked a turning point, not just creatively but independently, earning critical acclaim while allowing him full control over the emotional and sonic direction of the project.
“I haven’t released on many labels, as I like to keep things more exclusive,” he explains. “Quality is key for me.” Launching Dark Matters became part of that philosophy, a space to tell longer stories without compromise. Mélopée felt like a natural extension of that mindset rather than a departure from it. “I’ve been a fan of the label for some time,” he says. “After almost a year of conversations, it finally came together, and I’m very happy to be part of the family.”
That sense of alignment extends beyond labels. Amirali’s journey from Iran, via Canada, to building a career in London has shaped how he views success. “It hasn’t been easy,” he reflects. “A lot has happened, I might even make a movie about it one day.” While Middle Eastern influences surface in his work, they do not define it. “I love the music of my heritage, but I wouldn’t say it directly defines my sound.”
For Amirali, success remains personal. “Loving what you do is a form of success,” he says. “If you’re in it for the right reasons, opportunities will come.” Staying grounded comes from relationships rather than industry markers. “I’m lucky to have close friends all over the world, many from my childhood. Staying connected to them keeps me balanced.”
Away from the studio, balance comes from stepping back. “Sometimes I need a full break from technology,” he admits. Movies, painting, and simple time with friends offer space to reset. That space feeds back into the music, allowing emotion, groove, and curiosity to coexist.
With ‘Endless High’, Amirali offers a reminder that club music can still feel warm, human, and unfiltered, built not just for movement, but for connection.
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