Berlin based dj and producer Moderna readies debut album and ignites the dance floor with ‘The Future Is Among Us‘, the 7-track LP will be released on May 10th, 2024 in Vinyl & Digital formats via her Brave New Rave imprint.
Conceived over seven years in Berlin and Mexico City, “The Future Is Among Us” is a sonic tapestry woven from diverse influences. Each track, produced in a different era, retains its unique character while seamlessly blending into a cohesive album experience.
The album’s opener “DIE4U,” is a powerful homage to Prince’s iconic “I Would Die 4 U.” Moderna reimagines the timeless sentiment – entirely self-produced and written in Berlin. Layered vocals, a driving bass line, and a pulsating electro beats that create a controlled yet electrifying atmosphere.
The title track, “The Future Is Among Us,” embodies the collaborative spirit at the heart of the album. Originally conceived before the album was complete, bringing bass lines and a percussive energy that feels like a declaration that the future is not something to wait for, but something we are actively creating together on the dance floor.
Moderna’s artistry is multifaceted tapping into influences particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. While the album features infectious dance anthems, it also delves into deeper emotional territory. Tracks like “Lost at Heart,” a collaboration with post-punk artist Skelesys, showcase her ability to seamlessly shift between vibrant electronic soundscapes and dark wave influences, all while maintaining a raw emotional vulnerability that transcends genre.
Moderna’s impressive career extends beyond this album. Beyond her solo work, she has showcased her remixing talent on tracks for The Matrix 4 soundtrack and Curses’ Next Wave Acid Punx compilation, collaborated on four EPs with Mexican artist Theus Mago who also contributes to the album on the dream wave serenade “Blades”.
“The Future Is Among Us” will be released on Moderna’s own label, “Brave New Rave,” established in 2019 from her highly recognized radio show on KCRW Berlin. Get ready to experience the future Moderna has meticulously crafted – a future where dance floors and introspection collide..
The album’s opener ‘DIE4U‘ single is a powerful homage to Prince’s iconic ‘I Would Die 4 U‘ and it’s out today, giving a preview of the album:
Tracklist.
- DIE4U
- The Future is Among Us
- Filter Me
- Pappenhaimer
- Love is Love
- Blades
- Lost at Heart
Artist. Moderna
Title. The Future is Among Us
Label. Brave New Rave
Format. Vinyl / Digital
Cat#. BNR006
Release date. May 10th, 2024
Written & composed by Moderna
Cat. No. BNR006 – All rights reserved
℗ & © Brave New Rave 2024
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