Codeko and Ella Poletti are reuniting for another glistening vocal-led house offering entitled “Keep Smiling,” coming out via Lost In Dreams Records on April 11. Building upon the chemistry from their ethereal collaboration, “Reel Me In,” the latest offering finds the pair further solidifying their pristine reputation for delivering pure dancefloor euphoria.
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Taking cues from classic piano house of yesteryear, “Keep Smiling” is bolstered by Codeko’s mastery over the ivories. Its cheery piano chords are nothing short of grin-inducing, with upbeat progressions that bounce as much as they bring joy. Poletti pens infectious phrases—focusing on the act of putting on a happy face despite undergoing life’s hardships—with her enchanting vocals walking a tightrope between powerful and emotional. High-flying drums and seething basslines add weight behind the glimmering synth work. This is the kind of track that catalyzes bodily movement and emotional awareness in spades.
Reflecting on how he constructed his seventh single on Lost In Dreams, Codeko says: “The lyrics of ‘Keep Smiling’ are about staying positive and happy, even when things aren’t going your way. I wanted the production to draw on a simpler time; throwback to my UK roots with the garage-influenced drums, classic Korg M1 piano, and an obnoxiously upbeat chord progression that helps put a smile on your face. The ‘on trend,’ nostalgic sound design helps tie it all together into a familiar-but-fresh record that I’m proud of.”
Poletti continues by describing the moment they came together to write the new piece of music: “The day we wrote ‘Keep Smiling’ was a day that we were all really aligned. We wanted to be real about how we were feeling and we all agreed that we’d been going through it in some way or another. It felt real to write about keeping a smile on our face through the rough times because that’s how a lot of us cope. Deep down, we’re all just doing our best to stay positive.”
Growing up in the UK, Codeko spent his younger years studying piano, eventually going on to get a degree in physics from Cambridge University. Since 2014, he has been bridging the worlds of music and science together with his electronic music project that has seen him release on Monstercat, Subsidia, and Ophelia.
Together with Poletti’s diverse vocal talent, they have crafted a riveting yet energetic belter that is sure to do damage at clubs and festivals as the summer months get closer and closer.
Codeko and Ella Poletti’s new single “Keep Smiling” is available on all platforms via Lost In Dreams.
More About Codeko
UK Native Ed Clark, better known as Codeko, is a classically trained musician turned electronic producer from London. Of British & Chinese-Malaysian descent, he began learning piano at the age of 5, and established himself in the electronic scene whilst studying at the University of Cambridge for his Masters degree in Physics. With over 200+ million streams to date, Codeko has delivered timeless music through releases on Astralwerks, Armada, ULTRA, Musical Freedom, Monstercat, Ophelia, Insomniac, Big Beat, Spinnin’ and more. Achieving unique accolades such as SiriusXM’s BPM Breaker of The Year and has even delivered an official Electric Zoo Anthem. Having toured with Lost Frequencies, Gryffin, Audien, Matoma, Two Friends and performing on the stages of Tomorrowland, Electric Zoo, Lost In Dreams, Beyond Wonderland, EDC Orlando and more. Codeko has immersed himself into his craft and is looking to continue his rise within the industry. Achieving this much with so much still to come, the future is bright for Codeko.
More About Lost In Dreams Records
Lost In Dreams is the latest vision to come to life from Insomniac, dedicated to creating a surreal experience across its label, festival, and events series. Powered by Insomniac Music Group and fueled by unfettered imagination, the brand aims to blur the lines between fantasy and reality, while showcasing an array of cutting-edge talent from the genres of future bass, melodic dubstep, and vocal-driven dance music. Since first taking shape at the start of 2021, Lost In Dreams Records has championed a host of boundary-pushing artists including Kaivon, Crystal Skies, Haywyre, Danny Olson, Highlnd, and more. During Labor Day weekend, the inaugural Lost In Dreams festival took over the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center for a three-stage soiree filled with sights and sounds sourced straight from your wildest fantasy.