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PREMIERE: virtue_signal - Night Tripper [Denied Music]
#hsmpremiere
Artist: virtue_signal
Track: Night Tripper
Release title: Locked In
Label: Denied Music
Release name: 09-Feb-26
Buy: https://www.traxsource.com/title/2696462/locked-in
Denied Music proudly presents Locked In, a four-track house EP full of focus and forward-leaning intentions. Built for dark rooms, long drives, and heads-down focus, Locked In balances hypnotic groove with subtle emotional pull. This is house music dedicated to the flow state.
Across four tracks, virtue_signal works with restraint and intention. The pulsing low-end, syncopated percussion, and evolving textures create a sense of forward motion. Each track locks into its own internal logic, unfolding patiently while maintaining a steady sense of urgency. minimal without being cold, functional without sacrificing depth.
The EP opens with 'Chirality,' a progressive wind-up that establishes the EP's use of elastic rhythms, spatial atmospheres, and a tactile sense of swing. 'Locked In' follows the opener with a driving, bouncy, at times playful centerpiece meant for building peak-hour tension while keeping its emotional temperature cool and controlled. 'No Sleep' steps firmly into the late-night scorcher territory, with a subterranean bassline and an unmistakable vocal sample that calls out into the night like a siren. 'Night Tripper' lets you back down gently and closes the record with a hazy, after-hours glide that ushers in a subdued but euphoric dawn from the late-night excursion.
Locked In is a statement of intent from virtue_signal and a natural fit for Denied Music's forward-thinking catalog. It's club-ready without being disposable, experimental without losing the groove. For selectors who value function with feeling.
Denied Music is a digital record label focused on modern house music that prioritizes groove, texture, and emotional weight. With a curated approach and a deep respect for club culture, Denied Music supports artists pushing subtle innovation while staying grounded in functionality and feel.
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By House Salad Music#hsmpremiere
Artist: virtue_signal
Track: Night Tripper
Release title: Locked In
Label: Denied Music
Release name: 09-Feb-26
Buy: https://www.traxsource.com/title/2696462/locked-in
Denied Music proudly presents Locked In, a four-track house EP full of focus and forward-leaning intentions. Built for dark rooms, long drives, and heads-down focus, Locked In balances hypnotic groove with subtle emotional pull. This is house music dedicated to the flow state.
Across four tracks, virtue_signal works with restraint and intention. The pulsing low-end, syncopated percussion, and evolving textures create a sense of forward motion. Each track locks into its own internal logic, unfolding patiently while maintaining a steady sense of urgency. minimal without being cold, functional without sacrificing depth.
The EP opens with 'Chirality,' a progressive wind-up that establishes the EP's use of elastic rhythms, spatial atmospheres, and a tactile sense of swing. 'Locked In' follows the opener with a driving, bouncy, at times playful centerpiece meant for building peak-hour tension while keeping its emotional temperature cool and controlled. 'No Sleep' steps firmly into the late-night scorcher territory, with a subterranean bassline and an unmistakable vocal sample that calls out into the night like a siren. 'Night Tripper' lets you back down gently and closes the record with a hazy, after-hours glide that ushers in a subdued but euphoric dawn from the late-night excursion.
Locked In is a statement of intent from virtue_signal and a natural fit for Denied Music's forward-thinking catalog. It's club-ready without being disposable, experimental without losing the groove. For selectors who value function with feeling.
Denied Music is a digital record label focused on modern house music that prioritizes groove, texture, and emotional weight. With a curated approach and a deep respect for club culture, Denied Music supports artists pushing subtle innovation while staying grounded in functionality and feel.