Destronauts - High Tides

Brooklyn-based imprint Honeywax Records presents the latest single from Destronauts containing the cinematically titled “HIgh Tides” and “Lunar Temple.” Destronauts draw on a long history of DJ’ing, specializing in ‘liquid’ drum n’ bass and headier house music sounds with DC’s renowned 2Tuff crew and residencies with Eighteenth Street Lounge in the beginning of the last decade. After a move to Italy, and then a final relocation to Brooklyn, Destronauts officially formed as a duo exploring spacier electronic and indie rock sounds before settling on a cosmic, disco-inspired house style as a solo project. Destronauts can be defined by, through the project’s own words, “lush pads, deep stabs, pulsing kicks, old sounds, 808’s, and a steady beat that pushes through the night.” The two tracks within this single satisfyingly fill the brief, led by “High Tides” with its dark rhythmic synth pushing the track at a gentle throb to melodic arpeggiations and an understated lead line. Late night tales, here. “Lunar Temple” follows, evoking the mystery of its name through a shimmering, sustained pad, strange whispers and echo effects, and a bold, commanding bass line. A warm 808 kick and shuffling hi-hats keep the rhythm moving forward throughout the cut’s deftly executed evolution. Prime stuff here from Destronauts, nominating the project for a place among the more cosmic house music acts.