Fifth Release From Flight Week Writing Camp Series
Out Now via Dirtybird
Dirtybird is kicking off the New Year with a massive four-way collaboration from some of the flock’s finest: SHADED, Ardalan, Black V Neck and Life On Planets have teamed up for ‘Spiraling’, the latest from Dirtybird’s Flight Week series.
A showstopper on the dancefloor, ‘Spiraling’ captures all the hallmarks of a Dirtybird classic with its whimsical attitude and rolling momentum. The four collaborators inject their individual signatures, pairing hypnotic melodies, oscillating rhythms, and precise percussion with Life On Planets’ sly, pun-driven topline. It’s a bold start to the year and a boisterous addition to the Flight Week collection, showcasing how fun and frenzy can be distilled into a nonstop club record built to carry well beyond the floor.
LA-based live techno-house act SHADED has a club-centric sound that reverberates throughout underground dance floors around the globe. SHADED debuted on Dirtybird in 2020 with his Holla Atcha Boy EP, of which the title track was later highlighted on Dirtybird’s Heavy Heaters compilation in 2022. SHADED returned to the label during its 20th anniversary with ‘Bad Boy’ ahead of his appearances at Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights and CampINN. ‘Spiraling’ is SHADED’s second Flight Week release, joining ‘Salmon’ with Black V Neck.
Born in Tehran and raised between Iran and California, Ardalan has been part of the Dirtybird crew since the early days, going from BBQ attendee to label signee. In 2010, he made his debut with ‘Mr. Spock’ alongside Justin Martin, followed by EPs like 2016’s Thunderdad and 2018’s Escapade with Walker & Royce. By 2019, Ardalan had cemented his place as a Dirtybird regular with the release of his debut album Mr. Good. Ardalan participated in Dirtybird’s 20th anniversary celebrations in 2025 with a new single ‘Drip (Sweat)’ and sets at Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights Music Festival.
Miami natives Black V Neck (Ian & Julian) are a prime example of a Dirtybird’s dedication to growing its flock. The duo first appeared on Birdfeed in 2018 with ‘Stop 'N Go’, being promoted to the main label in 2019 with their Mouth Music EP. Black V Neck have remained consistent faces with their 2020 follow up Bounce EP and an appearance on the 2021 Campout Compilation. Last year, the duo helped launch the label’s anniversary celebrations with ‘Check My Brain’ and joined the label at Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights and CampINN. ‘Spiraling’ serves as Black V Neck’s third Flight Week release, following ‘Drip Drop (Handle That)’ with Life On Planets and ‘Salmon’ with SHADED.
Baltimore-bred Life On Planets has been steadily building his reputation as one of Dirtybird’s favorite players. Life On Planets first appeared on Lubelski’s Happy Accidents hit ‘Ice Cream Cone’ and has since become a consistent face at Dirtybird’s event series and festivals. In 2025, Life On Planets teamed up with Black V Neck for ‘Drip Drop (Handle That)’, launching the Flight Week series, and performed at Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights and the label’s second annual Back To Baysics.
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DIRTYBIRD TOUR DATES
July 17-19 – Dirtybird Campout × Northern Nights Music Festival – Piercy, CA