Soft Changa unveiled an intoxicating new single, “Surely,” via House Of Frequency. The track marks a powerful new chapter for the genre-defying pair, formed by producers Jo.Ke, the voice behind “Who Loves The Sun” – one of the biggest tracks to come out of the Burning Man scene over the last decade, and his long-time collaborator, ulises.
Emerging from Berlin’s eclectic underground, Jo.Ke first came to prominence through the legendary BAR25 scene. A poetic polyglot, he has spent the past decade touring the globe as a solo act, DJ, and a core member of the revered electronic/ organic downtempo collective Feathered Sun.
ulises, originally from Buenos Aires, embarked on a sonic odyssey to find a miraculous sound merging folk circus, techno, and spirituals. A multi-instrumentalist with a boundless curiosity, his work is shaped by diverse influences – from Zen Buddhism and Borges to Dadaism and Depeche Mode. ulises fuses native instrumentation from indigenous cultures with contemporary tools and textures of electronic music.
Together, Soft Changa channels an alchemy that feels at once ancient and futuristic – soulful, danceable, and undeniably immersive. Deeply influenced by spirited icons like David Bowie, Brian Eno, and David Byrne, the pair offer a versatile sonic palette of Indie Electronica, sure to be enjoyed by fans of WhoMadeWho, Monolink, and RÜFÜS DU SOL.
“Surely” is a kaleidoscopic marriage of movement and introspection. A steady four-on-the-floor guides shuffling percussion, pulsing pads, hypnotic synth layers, deep dreamy guitar licks, and a mesmerically melancholy vocal floating atop the haze, singing yearnfully for someone that, despite the euphoria around them, remains in their thoughts. “Surely” is co-written by both members, produced by ulises, while Jan Siebert handled the track’s mixing and mastering.
Soft Changa shared: “Our newest release ‘Surely’ talks about the feeling of missing that special person, especially and even more so when surrounded by people in the euphoric mood of a party. How no matter if you‘re having a really good time and with plenty of friends and beautiful others you just wish your loved one was there with you.”
