Chris Lake, an undisputed industry leader, continues dominating the tech house scene as he sells out multiple day runs of some of the biggest shows of his career. Montreal’s Tiga, a dance music veteran as well, has also had a strong start to the year, with the release of his album HOTLIFE and a powerful collaboration with Dom Dolla. The two legends united to produce a new, forward-thinking tech house tune featuring vocals from Chris Lake’s wife, Aatig. ‘Party Time’ is out now, on Black Book Records.
The track opens with a spoken word, back-and-forth duet between Tiga and Aatig, with a bit of wordplay due to the similar sounds of “party time” and “body time.” The drop is rather sudden, quickly shifting the focus to an unusual, choppy melody underscored with pulsing percussion, and scattered sound effects, bloops and scratches. Vocals return with a more noticeable buildup, leading to a groovier (but no less unusual) drop. The track briefly slows down, then fires back with athird release of energy through its conclusion.
While tech house is an immensely popular genre, ‘Party Time’ clearly stands out, showcasing the innovation and production skills of its collaborators. It’s no surprise that the track delivered exceptional responses from crowds at Tiga’s Coachella set and Chris Lake’s recent shows in New York and Los Angeles.
Chris Lake has his tour, club and festival shows booked well through the summer and into the fall, with performances across major cities in the United States and Canada, and a unique B2B DJ-set with Disclosure in September. Tiga, while not actively touring, will appear at HARD Summer and ARC Chicago, plus a hometown show at Montreal’s ÎleSoniq festival.
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