Fred V - Collide Ft. DNMO & Paul Dowling
Release Date: 31/05/2024
Label: Hospital Records
Catalog: NHS540DD4
Fresh off the release of his latest D&B and electronica hybrid, Fred V continues to tease his highly anticipated second solo album with new single Collide alongside DNMO and Paul Dowling. Recent single Take You There off the forthcoming project showcased the producer’s signature fluid sound, amassing support from tastemakers like Charlie Tee and Don Diablo and was bolstered across BBC Radio 1 and KISS FM.
Known for his distinctive, emotive musical identity, Fred V continues to solidify himself as a prolific solo act. Inspired by film soundtracks and indie synth wave, Fred’s particular brand of emotive D&B has previously gained tastemaker support from figureheads like Danny Howard and Clara Amfo and his prolific 2023 collaboration with Hybrid Minds Faded Blue will feature on the album alongside additional heavyweight collaborations. Following major festival appearances at Hospitality on the Beach, Liquicity, and Secret Garden Party, Fred V looks forward to appearances at a multitude of Hospitality dates, Boomtown, Rampage, Noisily Festival and clubs in New Zealand, Germany and Belgium this summer.
Collide marks Fred V’s second collaboration with fellow UK producer DNMO following Hospital Records release Closer, a favourite across KISS FM airwaves. Collide features key elements of DNMO’s sonic identity, a fusion of dark basslines, ethereal synths, and emotive vocals that has already caught the attention of Zeds Dead, Andy C and Illenium. His tracks Sick Of You and Broken have amassed over 72M and 26M Spotify streams respectively, illustrating a fanbase that has followed him to major appearances at EDC and The Gorge Amphitheatre.
Fred V also reunites with producer Paul Dowling, his collaborator on previous hit Climbing The Walls. Since their last project, Dowling has been honing his sound, inspired by Hybrid Minds, Sub Focus, and Fred V himself. Reflecting on Collide, Dowling explains, "The song captures the experience of unexpectedly connecting with someone who offers support and belief when self-belief is at an all-time low. It draws on the metaphor of two comets on a collision course, symbolising the inevitability of their encounter…When these individuals collide, it ignites a spark that brings new inspiration, energy, and meaning into their lives."
A supernova of their combined production prowess, Collide is a testament to Fred V’s ability to seamlessly fuse genres and DNMO’s and Paul Dowling’s innovative production techniques. A powerful blend of throbbing basslines, visceral textured melodies, uplifting lyrics, and intricate, clean-cut drops, Collide showcases Fred V’s multi-instrumental talents and continues to embody the exhilarating style that fans have come to expect.
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