Sharing a debut record is always a crucial moment for an artist’s career. You see, it takes boldness and courage – after all, it’s akin to sharing an intimate part of yourself with the wider world. Hilliker knows it well, having just unveiled his debut single, ‘Deep Highs’, a euphoric yet expressive deep house and EDM offering. Built on cathartic atmospheres and a dancy, energetic beat, the track successfully blends club-oriented sweatiness with elegant and soothing tones, making for a listening experience that’s eclectic and quirky.
The sonic recipe is rather precise and even minimal at times, with a flurry of dazzling arpeggiators and emotional synths alongside charming vocal samples and catchy melodies. It’s a perfect formula for a record that doesn’t pretend to be what it isn’t: simply, it’s a club-ready anthem, one that manages to conserve a certain haunting and leftfield character in it.
Working on his laptop and on the move, Hilliker is certainly positive about the future: “Over the course of the next year, I’m going to be regularly self-releasing a lot of new music that I’ve finished”. We look forward to checking out what’s next, being confident that the English producer will get better and better with every new release.
Recommended! Discover ‘Deep Highs’ on Spotify:
