The Denver-based producer returns to SLANDER’s label with a commanding drum & bass single.
Denver-based producer DRKMODE has been paving his path in the bass scene with a blend of his metalcore roots and love for drum & bass. Marking his return to SLANDER’s Heaven Sent label is his sophomore single “Demeter.” The track derives from his fascination with Greek mythology, this time symbolizing the mother of earth and the duality between life and death. The track follows his label debut “Hypnos,” which arrived in December.
“Demeter” is a multi-dimensional single built around opposing forces. The opening is ethereal and cinematic as dark pads drift under pitched-up vocal bends and dynamic drums. The intensity builds the anticipation ahead of an epic battle before crescendoing into a rip-roaring DnB onslaught. The fluttering vocals inject a saccharine counterpoint to the gritty bass and razor-sharp percussion, ultimately finding a captivating dynamic balance. The break grants the vocal chops some space to evolve before capping off “Demeter” with an electrifying finale that brings the intensity to new heights.
DRKMODE opens up about the conceptual inspiration for the release, saying, “In Greek mythology, ‘Demeter’ is known as the mother of the Earth. I wanted to write a track that felt like an anthem for the underworld—something that portrayed Demeter and Persephone’s chaotic reign over life and death in musical form.”
DRKMODE is a Denver-based producer carving his own lane in the bass space, combining his love for metal-core with drum & bass, dubstep, melodic bass, and more. Known for contrasting gritty basslines and ethereal vocal vocals, he has released a handful of impressive tracks in the last year, including collaborations with notable artists such as HGHLND, Tensteps, and RONNIEE. His music has garnered support from notable tastemakers including Pendulum, Bring Me The Horizon, EATBRAIN, AllTime Radio, and Impulse Drum & Bass Nation.
“Demeter” intertwines light and dark with masterful storytelling and brutish bass, making for an inescapable sonic experience.
