CLRBLND.’s ‘Echoes’ EP Explores Genre and Emotion with Confidence
- Undrtone Blog
- Jun 15
- 2 min read
CLRBLND.’s latest EP ‘Echoes’ is a confident exploration of sound and emotion, marking a strong sophomore release. The EP journeys through multiple genres, from UK garage to melodic house, breaks, and drum and bass. Each track stands out on its own while fitting seamlessly into the whole.
Opening with ‘Haunt Me’ featuring Keeni, CLRBLND. sets the tone with a fusion of Future Garage and Leftfield House. The track’s gritty, sawing melodies cut through spaced-out grooves, creating an electrifying atmosphere. Keeni’s compelling female vocal tops this off, adding a raw yet captivating edge that pulls you in immediately. It’s a track that balances darkness and light, perfect for late-night listening or an underground set.
‘Next to You’ shifts into deeper melodic house territory. The track carries a profound energy, driven by a huge low end and a dreamy vocal hook that lingers. The production is layered with depth, making it a perfect fit for outdoor summer mainstages or festival sets. The soundscape feels open and wide, evoking that expansive feeling you want when you’re out in the sun and lost in music.
‘Always’ offers something more experimental. Here, house and techno blend into a futuristic sound filled with unrelenting layers of melody and inventive bridges. The track is artistic, with plenty of character. It rewards listeners who pay attention to detail, revealing subtle shifts and creative touches throughout. This isn’t just club music; it’s a piece that stands on its own as an example of clever production and sound design.
The collaboration with Tim Loçh, ‘Give You’, introduces breaks and future dance elements. It brings a melancholic vibe with soulful licks that feel genuine and heartfelt. It’s the kind of track that suits a warm summer drive with the top down, relaxed but emotionally rich, offering a break from more intense moments on the EP.
‘Holdin On’, featuring Dreambay, returns to a vocal-led focus, riding on pumping grooves and harsher instrumentation. It’s confident and distinctive, reinforcing the unique sound CLRBLND. has crafted across the EP. The vocals add urgency, while the instrumentation keeps the energy flowing, making it a standout in the tracklist.
Then there’s ‘Waiting’, the unexpected closer, a full-on drum and bass banger. It hits hard with a massive, intense sound built purely for the dancefloor. It’s a refreshing twist that shows CLRBLND.’s versatility and willingness to surprise the listener.
CLRBLND. says ‘Echoes’ was created with the feeling of uncertainty in mind, the anxiety of not having everything figured out but accepting that it’s okay. This emotional thread runs through the EP without weighing it down, offering comfort through music. The soundscape captures that tension between anxious thoughts and the calm that comes from embracing the unknown.
If you want a project that crosses genres with confidence and emotional honesty, ‘Echoes’ is it. It invites you to reflect and move, to lose yourself in sound while feeling understood.
CLRBLND.
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