TORONTO TRIO REVEALS DETAILS & GUESTS ON FORTHCOMING ALBUM IN:TENSION
NEW SONG FEATURING TAITE IMOGEN OUT NOW VIA MNRK/LAST GANG
Following the announcement of their new forthcoming album, IN:TENSION, last month, Keys N Krates have now delivered the next single from the project, “Need Your Love,” featuring Taite Imogen, out now via MNRK/Last Gang Records. The new release also comes alongside the reveal of IN:TENSION’s artwork and tracklist, which will feature Lion Babe, Dana Willians, Aaron Carl, and more.
Infused with the soulful R&B inflections of Taite Imogen, “Need Your Love” takes on the form of deep house but with a more powerful edge through Keys N Krates’ tight, irresistible basslines and snappy percussion. Adding to the list of singles thus far (“Higher,” “Say You Love Me,” “Get Up,” and “What Girls Do,” in addition to their debut on Defected Records, “What You Done” with Rochelle Jordan), the Toronto trio has shown that their new housey direction, which is inspired by their lifelong musical influences Masters At Work and Armand Van Helden, fits them to a T.
“The intersection between the warehouse and joyful soul—linking brightness and darkness—is what this “Need Your Love” is all about. This is an anthem for the club, inspired by the sounds of New York House from the mid to late 90s as well as modern UKG.” — Keys N Krates
“Working with Keys has been such a great experience. The moment I heard the beat, I was so excited to jump on it and when we were working on the track, every idea felt like it flowed so easily. Seeing the response already when they’ve been playing it a shows has been insane. I’m so excited for everyone to hear all the amazing stuff they’ve been working on.” — Taite Imogen
A new milestone for the esteemed trio, IN:TENSION encapsulates the true definition of their style better than ever before. Since gaining notoriety during the mid-2010s—then producing more EDM & trap-influenced sounds—Keys N Krates have carefully molded their sound to fit their own tastes, and they’ve done so without sacrificing their signature composition of sampling, synths/keys, and percussion. The new record, which arrives this fall, will serve as a perfect union between their deep-rooted love for house music and their earliest hip-hop origins.
1. Feeling Something
2. I Can’t Make You Love Me (ft. Dana Williams)
3. Fantasy (ft. Special Guest)
4. What Girls Do
5. Get Up
6. Say You Love Me
7. Ovedrive (ft. Lion Babe)
8. I Know
9. Need Your Love (ft. Taite Imogen)
10. Upright Madness (ft. Aaron Carl)
11. Higher
12. Final Word
Since forming over a decade ago in their native Toronto, Keys N Krates have carved their own path in music, melding the realms of hip-hop, electronic, and beyond. The group — composed of drummer Adam Tune, keyboardist David Matisse, and turntablist Jr. Flo — have built a venerable reputation as one of the leading live electronic acts today on the strength of their onstage instrumentation and energetic sets. With a new vision for what kind of energy they want to stir up on the dancefloor, Keys N Krates will take the stage on the IN:TENSION Tour from behind the decks, delivering DJ sets that mirror the sound of the new album. Check out glimpses from their recent stop at Brooklyn’s Elsewhere rooftop to get a preview of what to expect.
Keys N Krates Upcoming Tour Dates
October 5 – Soundwell, Salt Lake City, UT
October 6 – 45 East, Portland, OR
October 7 – Meow Wolf, Denver, CO
October 13 – Kingdom, Austin, TX
October 14 – Sunbar, Tempe, AZ
October 15 – Hotel Via, San Francisco, CA
October 20 – Meow Wolf, Santa Fe, NM
October 21 – Aura, Kansas City, MO
November 10 – Q Nightclub, Seattle, WA
November 11 – Wild Buffalo, Bellingham, WA
November 17 – El Club, Detroit, MI
November 18 – Sound Bar, Chicago IL
November 30 – It’ll Do, Dallas, TX
December 1 – The Loft, Minneapolis, MN
December 2 – Liquid, Madison, WI
December 9 – Velvet Underground, Toronto, Canada
December 15 – Elsewhere, Brooklyn, NY
