Rezz has shared her latest collaborative single ‘Downward’ with Swedish musician and visual artist Owl Vision, out now via HypnoVizion. ‘Downward’ serves as the final addition to Rezz’s upcoming fifth studio album As The Pendulum Swings, due out on September 12.
‘Downward‘ unlocks a new dimension of As The Pendulum Swings, layering the album’s industrial undertones with a nostalgic, video game-inspired sound. Unfolding into a pixelated maze of entrancing melodies and crunchy basslines, the track fuses Rezz‘s hypnotic midtempo energy with Owl Vision‘s distinctive, gritty style.
A full 8-bit animated music video brings the single’s retro aesthetic to life, immersing viewers in a gaming world that expands the visual universe of As The Pendulum Swings. Here’s what Rezz had to say about the release:
“I went on a deep dive on some of my favorite underground midtempo and industrial producers, and I re-discovered Owl Vision. I reached out and he sent me a demo, which I finished within a day or two. It was super fun and I’m stoked for everyone to see the video we got made for it.”
“We had talked about working together a few years back so I’m really glad we reconnected. It literally only took a few days before we had a finished song. I think we both got really excited when we found the sound. I’m hoping fans will hear both of our styles shining through on this one. I’m also super stoked to show everyone the visuals for the song!” – Owl Vision added.
‘Downward‘ joins previous singles ‘Glass Veins‘, ‘Prophecy‘, ‘Contorted‘ and ‘Telepathy‘ as the final single in the lead up to As The Pendulum Swings. The album will arrive just in time for Rezz‘s next PORTAL stop at Tacoma Dome on September 26, where she’ll be the first female electronic DJ to headline the venue.
Listen to the track below.
