Pop | ALIGN – “When I’m With You” ft. Martina Lynn [Lowly Palace]
Posted by VMan on December 4, 2020
Chicago tropical house mainstay ALIGN returns to esteemed label Lowly Palace for his final release of 2020. His delightful “When I’m With You” featuring Martina Lynn is out now, and serves as the perfect fusion of pop and electronic.
An atypical love song, “When I’m With You” emphasizes the beautiful and healthy parts of a relationship, focusing on unconditional love between two people and leaning on one another for warmth and comfort. Sonically fusing ambient textures with rhythmic cord progressions, ALIGN weaves an emotional tale through upbeat sound scapes.
“I started writing this track by using some guitar plucks and experimenting with a soundscape. I wanted to create an ambient moment, then transition into more of a rhythmic beat. That soundscape became something that I could write chords on top of and develop a beat and melodies. I loved where it was going, but I knew it needed somebody’s story to accompany it. Martina seemed like the perfect fit for the vibe of this track.” – ALIGN
House | PINES – “Tell Me” (ALIGN Remix)
Posted by VMan on November 13, 2020
After a slew of enchanting releases throughout 2020, Palm Tree Records enlists ALIGN to remix PINES’ “Tell Me.” Part of their Dreamcycle Remixed package, ALIGN’s captivating remix releases alongside the likes of edapollo, Y.V.E 48.
A beautiful, uplifting tune, ALIGN shines in his take on PINES’ hit single “Tell Me.” Twinkling synths set the stage early on as ALIGN quickly pulls listeners into sweet serenity. Keeping time with a powerful kick, ALIGN crafts a wondrous melody atop a stirring backsound. Full-bodied and full of tropical house flare, ALIGN’s re-imagination of PINES’ hit single “Tell Me” is a powerful standout on Palm Tree Records’ Dreamcycle Remixed. With more new music to follow before the year wraps up, ALIGN is one to watch. Stay tuned.
Albums | ALIGN Drops “Second Thoughts” via Lowly Palace
Posted by VMan on March 9, 2020
In his first offering of 2020, Chicago-based ALIGN follows up his lush debut EP Intertwine with an effervescent new single, “Second Thoughts” ft. Becca Krueger. “Second Thoughts” is out now on Lowly Palace.
A vibrant amalgamation of ALIGN’s pop and electronic styles, “Second Thoughts” ft. Becca Krueger is a shining display of the producers’ many talents. Sumptuous synths set the stage from the get go, as Becca Krueger’s sultry smooth voice coaxes listeners into sweet serenity. A backsound riddled with luminous production and whirring melodies, ALIGN’s composition serves as a lovely testament to the producers strengths. Featuring infectious percussive elements reminiscent of ODESZA and Louis The Child, ALIGN’s newest is one to keep coming back to.
“’Second Thoughts’ is something I wrote with the intention of having an overall uplifting atmosphere and vibe. I loved where the track was going instrumentally, and felt like Becca was the missing voice the song needed. Becca’s lyrics provide a really cool balance as she’s narrating something relatable to all of us. I feel that the content of her story and the music itself meet in the middle to provide a nice degree of harmony together.” – ALIGN