'Audio alchemist Damian Lazarus continues to redefine the boundaries of electronic music with his fifth studio album, 'Magickal'. Renowned for his unparalleled ability to craft transformative sonic journeys, Damian Lazarus is a master of rhythm, melody, and vibration-a true pioneer among his generation's visionary artists. Damian's broad depth of experience encompasses a variety of disciplines: tastemaker, selector, label owner, A&R and a Grammy-nominated artist in his own right - each informed by his unique ear for sound. He is chief wizard of the hugely influential and culture-defining Crosstown Rebels label, a globally renowned DJ with a penchant for exotic outdoor locations and a highly regarded recording artist with four albums and a plethora of solo cuts, collaborations and remixes in his sprawling discography. With his fifth album, 'Magickal', Damian steps into his next evolutionary phase, combining his newly found sobriety with a more mature outlook while still pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable moments. At the root of it all is the magical power of togetherness and human connection that only music can facilitate. Driven by this core ethos, Damian continues on his mission to share his heartfelt music, taking the dance floor into unexplored realms of experience, facilitating moments of transcendence, bliss and pure, unadulterated magic. Damian Lazarus, the avant-garde architect of spiritually nourishing sounds, is joined by a stellar lineup of collaborators on his latest excursion. It's imaginative and mystical, rhythmically captivating and daring in it's own way, as is typical of Damian's approach. Taking consideration of his past, the album references his previous work to create a tapestry of compositions that tap into the energy of key moments from his discography. Drawing on his existing catalogue creates cohesive through lines and thematically serves as a continuation of previous stories. November's single, 'Sunrise Generation', for instance, works as a companion to 'Vermillion', which was recorded by Damian with his band The Ancient Moons and vocalist Moses Sumney back in 2015. 'Sunrise Generation', featuring the beautiful vocals of Fink, was Damian's first major release since his Grammy-nominated 2021 collaboration 'Don't Be Afraid' with Diplo and Jungle, and continues to take inspiration from global gatherings at solstice and those moments of collective awe at sunrise. Indeed, the album's themes of mental elevation and psychedelic sonic journeys are evident throughout. Damian channels this energy through tracks like the soulful 'So Low', featuring the incredible Zoe Kypri, and the luminous 'Searchin', with Jem Cooke, whose collaboration with Damian dates back to 'Flourish' (2020) and lead single 'Into The Sun'. Uplifting is the operative word here, as Damian aims straight for our hearts and inner selves, stripping away the layers to take us on a trip inwards, and out into the ether all at once. There's a clear nod to Damian's appreciation of amapiano when he teams up with Ghanaian interdisciplinary healer Jojo Abot on 'Warrior Dance'. Old friend and inspirer Mathew Jonson brings his virtuoso touch to 'Are You Dreaming?', while TEED and A-Trak form an awesome alliance for 'Falling Down' with it's heartrending vocals. 'Alive' features the Bloom Twins, and also additional production from acclaimed producer Mark Ralph, who incidentally worked on Damian's debut album 'Smoke The Monster Out' in 2009 and forms another throughline to the past. 'Alive' blends pop sensibilities and song structure with Damian's inimitable sound - and could become one of Damian's biggest moments to date. 'La Hija de Juan Simon' delves into the Latin energy synonymous with vibrancy and self-expression as Damian teams up with acclaimed Spanish flamenco-influenced duo Mestiza. On a solo tip, he rolls out with the eight-minute-plus soulful funk flex 'Why Don't U'.
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April 11, 2025
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