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Following the success of his Rose Avenue debut with ‘Body Test’ back in August 2023, Los Angeles-based producer Enamour now makes his eagerly anticipated return to RÜFÜS DU SOL’s imprint with the announcement of his brand new ‘Rune’ EP. A collaborative project together with Rose Avenue mainstay Paraleven, the two-part ‘Rune’ EP is an out-and-out masterclass in dynamic, forward-thinking melodic techno courtesy of two producers operating at the very top of their game right now, and is available now across all major platforms.
Opening the EP with the February-released single ‘Can’t Stay’, Enamour and Paraleven draw on the vocal expertise of Scottish singer-songwriter ALLKNIGHT (aka Jodie Knight), who delivers a mesmerising topline to compliment the two producers’ powerful, immaculately produced backdrop. Backboned by heavy bass stabs, arpeggiated synth refrains and ethereal atmospheres throughout, the majestic peak-time cut already looks set to become a staple weapon in the arsenals of the international touring elite over the course of 2024.
Offering listeners a fresh perspective with the EP’s title track ‘Rune’, Enamour and Paraleven present us with a blissful slice of deep, melodic techno that showcases a different side to their multi-faceted skillset. Adopting a more stripped back approach, the collaborators champion bright synths, deep basslines and rousing, cinematic breakdowns as they pull out all the stops to close out the EP in style.
Speaking about the collaboration, Enamour commented:
"Both tracks on the EP emerged from exchanging ideas that we had plateaued on solo. Collaborating online, we picked up where the other left off, allowing for a seamless yet individual creative flow. It's like a color palette, where an in-person studio collab is the mixing of colors into a new shade, but online, each of our styles remains distinct but together forms a beautifully coordinated spectrum."
Paraleven went on to say:
“Before I released any music as Paraleven, I was a big fan of Enamour and decided to go to a show he was playing in Atlanta. After the show, I had the chance to meet him and ask him if it was cool to send him a few of my own songs for feedback. He was kind enough at the time to provide me with a few tips for those songs that ultimately became my first release on Lane 8’s imprint ‘This Never Happened’. Since then, we crossed paths a few more times and eventually drummed up the conversation of potentially working on something together. The ‘Rune’ EP has been in the works for a long while. I have been featuring the songs in my performances for over a year. Excited to finally share these.”
Enamour & Paraleven – Rune is out now via Rose Avenue: https://stem.ffm.to/enamourparalevenruneep
Rune EP Tracklist:
1. Enamour, Paraleven – Can’t Stay ft. ALLKNIGHT (Original Mix)
2. Enamour, Paraleven – Rune (Original Mix)
Artist: Enamour, Paraleven, ALLKNIGHT
Title: Rune EP
Release Date: March 14, 2024
Label: Rose Avenue Records
Format: Digital
About Enamour:
Enamour is Michael Gold, who was raised near Washington DC – a city invariably considered a hidden heart of house and techno in the United States. Long before he could enter a club, Gold found an early interest in music with the piano and later with guitar, then jazz, indie, electronic, and eventually dance – his passion for music unchanging, despite his evolving taste.
Enamour’s music has never been pigeonholed in any one genre -- with each new exploration as technical as the next -- a reflection of his musical upbringing combined with the prowess of a seasoned producer.
Now based in Los Angeles, Enamour has an undeniable global presence in the electronic space, with releases on some of the most exciting house and techno labels, including Last Night on Earth, Get Physical, Factory93, Rose Avenue, Anjunadeep and many more. He’s also made his mark as a coveted remixer, reworking the likes of RY X, Above & Beyond, Hayden James and Cassian, to name a few.
About Paraleven:
After getting his start as part of a DJ duo in Atlanta, Paraleven set out on his own in 2019, focusing on melodic house and techno. Immediate success and recognition followed. His warm melodics and ability to weave brilliant emotions amongst sultry, sweaty beats were noticed by leading industry figures. His first releases came out on Lane 8's This Never Happened label. After touring with Lane 8, Paraleven released music on Rüfüs Du Sol's Rose Avenue label. The rest is history.