Capturing the unfiltered adrenaline and raw euphoria of post-festival hours, Auckland-based producer DEHUSSLAR MUSIC delivers a high-velocity electronic anthem with his latest single, “MOUTH 2 MOUTH”. Debuting at #6 on the Aotearoa Hot Top 20 Singles chart, the track follows the success of his previous debut single, “II VII V DUB”—which charted at #15—continuing an extraordinarily rapid rise within New Zealand’s electronic music scene despite having only started producing last year. Built on an uncompromising, highly dedicated approach to dance culture, the new cut serves as the second official teaser for his forthcoming project, titled Watermelon and Dick, The Festival Album.
Conceived at 3:00 AM immediately after the producer returned home from a festival, the 170bpm drum and bass record functions as a self-described “kick-ons party for one”. DEHUSSLAR MUSIC channels the collective vitality and emotional high of live crowds directly into a home-recorded studio session, aiming to bottle and extend the exact feeling absorbed on the dance floor hours earlier. Inspired by legendary Aotearoa outfits like Shapeshifter, Lee Mvtthews, Trinity Roots, and Salmonella Dub, the track marks a sharp, versatile pivot from the 140bpm hybrid trap and dubstep roots of his debut into relentless, high-BPM drum and bass territory.
The release is guided by an intense creative ethos adopted from a close artist friend: “Passion isn’t enough, you have to be obsessed”. That mindset directly shapes the sonic structure of “MOUTH 2 MOUTH”. Rather than adhering to rigid, traditional studio arrangement formulas, DEHUSSLAR MUSIC discards conventional rules in favor of visceral impact, designing every bar specifically for festival systems and peak-time crowds. The production balances heavy, rolling basslines with urgent percussion patterns that mimic the physical heart-rate spikes of live performance environments.
What works particularly well is the track’s authentic, unpolished drive. By capturing the immediate spark of late-night inspiration right as he walked through the door, DEHUSSLAR MUSIC preserves the pure life force and adrenaline of the moment. The mix allows the kinetic energy of the drum arrangements to take total control, creating a hypnotic, unrelenting atmosphere that feels less like a sterile studio record and more like a direct extension of a main-stage set.
Ultimately, “MOUTH 2 MOUTH” is an exhilarating, high-energy release that solidifies DEHUSSLAR MUSIC as one of the most exciting new talents emerging from New Zealand’s festival circuit. By converting late-night euphoria into a commanding, chart-topping drum and bass record, he offers a potent statement of intent for his upcoming full-length album.
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