Melodic master and drum & bass extraordinaire Etherwood makes his album debut on Hospital Records with his fourth long player, ÔNeon DustÕ, following on from the successes of his Med School works ÔIn StillnessÕ, ÔBlue LeavesÕ, and ÔEtherwoodÕ. Across twenty tracks, expect signature liquid drum & bass and EtherwoodÕs own vocal performances with a fusion of folk, rock, indie-pop, techno, downtempo and ambient delights. Alongside his vast range of musical inspiration, EtherwoodÕs creativity is evoked through his free spirited mindset, exploring the world in his converted van, dedicated to mindfulness and meditation.
Etherwood and Zara Kershaw present their latest liquid ballad ÔLighthouseÕ, a collaboration that will light up the hearts of drum & bass lovers around the world following their powerhouse classic ÔSouvenirsÕ. This 2021 edition oozes with euphoria and soul with ZaraÕs enchanting vocals and a smooth amen break coming together to create a jubilant drum & bass masterpiece. With a nod back to some of his most popular productions like ÔCast AwayÕ and ÔFire Lit SkyÕ, the irresistibly nostalgic ÔDhaliaÕ sees EtherwoodÕs signature melodies and chord progressions perfectly intertwined. ÔCalibanÕ warms the soul with ambient soundscapes, illustrious synth swells, hypnotising vocal chops and crisp rolling drums. Plus, the melodic techno gem ÔBeloramaÕ thatÕs destined for the depths of club basements and 5am festival fields.
Embracing his love for alt-pop and indie-electronic styles, ÔFollow The RiverÕ rides through the 140BPM territories welcoming the multitalented Lily Budiasa. Based out of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, Lily also features on ÔNeon DustÕ and ÔUnderwaterÕ and fronts the ambient-folk band THÕFIKA. ÔFollow The RiverÕ is emotive, raw and inspirational with sensual guitar alongside folk-style vocals.
ÔWe Shine Among The LightsÕ is a skippy rock ballad, shining a light on EtherwoodÕs versatile prowess as a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Distorted electric guitars and flanger-drenched drums lay the foundations for EtherwoodÕs dreamlike vocal harmonies. Not shy of switching up his sound, ÔWater In Your VeinsÕ and ÔOkushaÕ lie at the other end of the spectrum - beautifully stripped back downtempo ambience that elevates the senses.
Other notable moments include the collaboration with the legendary DRS on ÔThe CurrentÕ, joining forces with Fred V on ÔNebulaÕ and working alongside Toronto-based Sigrœn Stella on ÔSwans. With frequent radio support from top-end tastemakers including Annie Mac, MistaJam and Charlie Tee, as well as countless club spins from the likes of Netsky, Sub Focus, Makoto, Degs and Lens, EtherwoodÕs hugely popular sound takes another step forward in 2021 with his most recent body of work. From topping the iTunes Electronic chart with his second album ÔBlue LeavesÕ to performing his very own live session at the prestigious Maida Vale studios, youÕll also be able to find Etherwood at Hospitality Weekend In The Woods, Sundown Festival 2021, ADE Hospitality and Hospitality Bristol this year.
