East London-bred and Belfast-based GHSTGHSTGHST is a mysterious producer who prefers to let his music do the talking. His no-frills sound pulls from ‘90s rave staples, spanning jungle, techno, house, and trance-infused melodies. Making his debut on HARD Recs comes the double-sided offering ‘Lyrical Miracle / Go Down.’
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Setting the tone, “Lyrical Miracle” is the definition of modern nostalgia. Oozing a classic appeal, GHSTGHSTGHST fuses retro techno and trance elements including wahwahing synth rolls, driving hoover lines, epic risers, and sharp hats. The track tips its hat to the ‘90s rave classics while injecting a fresh UK garage twist. Cheeky vocal samples are sprinkled throughout, getting chopped and looped while leaving room to breathe before the drops. As the lyrics not-so-subtly suggest, the bassline will make the head spin while commanding the feet. “Lyrical Miracle” finds the rare balance of feeling instantly familiar while remaining incredibly fresh. The track has been getting early live support from the likes of Solomun, Mau P, Danny Howard, and more.
“Go Down” closes out the affair with a rocketing pace. Energetic drums set the stage as revving synths creating a rising, fuel-injected feel that simulates hitting the afterburners on a futuristic freeway in the dead of the night. The high-octane ripper keeps the suspense piling up throughout, while consistently feeding the urge to start dancing. Hypnotic yet simplistic vocal samples move from questioning to commanding, giving the cut a catchy edge. Pulsing kicks, driving drums, and booming low-end round out the drops, and, in turn, priming the track to ignite dancefloors. Dizzying, deadly, and draped in swagger, “Go Down” is a fortified house heater that’s not afraid to put the pedal to the metal.
GHSTGHSTGHST shares his excitement around the release, saying, “Not a lot of people know this, but my mum’s side of the family is American—they’re the reason I love the NFL and the Seattle Seahawks #GOHAWKS #12THMAN. So, releasing on a US label has always been an ambition of mine, as it brings me closer to my family Stateside. Getting to release on HARD Recs with Insomniac, the biggest and baddest, is a dream come true. Fair warning: Gonna have a hench guestlist for any EDC events in Seattle and Chicago.”
Hailing from East London and now living in Belfast, GHSTGHSTGHST only shows his face at raves. His signature style draws inspiration from ‘90s rave culture, mixing elements from jungle, techno, house, and trance. His star is rising out of this world, as he was included in Mixmag’s ‘Spotlight’ feature in June, was named ‘Future Star’ by BBC Radio 1, touted as ‘Future 5’ by Kiss FM, and was included in the ‘Emerging Artists on Our Radar’ by Beatport. His music has been in heavy rotation on BBC Radio 1, Capital Dance, Triple J, Kiss FM UK, and Rinse FM. He has also hosted performances with the iconic Ministry of Sound at Drumsheds, Night Tales.
Mixing rave nostalgia with a relentless, fresh aesthetic ‘Go Down / Lyrical Miracle’ is a double dose of unrestricted club energy.
GHSTGHSTGHST’s double-sided single ‘Lyrical Miracle / Go Down’ is available on all platforms via HARD Recs.
More About GHSTGHSTGHST
Hailing from East London and now living in Belfast, GHSTGHSTGHST only shows his face at raves, making you dance to his unique brand of (ware)house music. Having his music consistently supported by heavyweight DJs worldwide is top of the GHSTGHSTGHST agenda! Tipped as a BBC Radio1 Future Star / Kiss FM’s Future Five and an Emerging Artist by Beatport. GHSTGHSTGHST has become a ‘One To Watch’ by tastemakers worldwide. His infectious energy / straight-to-the-point production and knack for writing those dancefloor-destroying moments will only push GHSTGHSTGHST further into the worldwide electronic dance music community. The GHSTGHSTGHST energy is infectious and with continued success across Beatport by charting across several genres and editorial support from Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music – you can feel GHSTGHSTGHST continuing to push forward massively in 2024. With previous and forthcoming releases on solid imprints such as Another Rhythm / Stress Records / Insomniac / Stereohype / Armada and Utopia – the GHSTGHSTGHST sound is perfectly placed.
More About HARD Recs
Renowned for curating the most cutting-edge lineups, HARD has solidified itself as a cultural institution within the live events space by continuously staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving dance scene. In 2018, they extended this forward-thinking ethos into their first compilation album, ‘HARD Summer 2018,’ an 18-track package aimed at showcasing the most sought-after sounds in house, techno, bass, trap and hip-hop music. With the launch of their very own HARD Recs imprint, they are providing a platform for the artists sprawled across their many stages at HARD Summer, Holy Ship!, and Day of the Dead. As its first full-fledged artist signing, they recruited UK powerhouse JOYRYDE, who has since released a string of high-octane singles, which eventually led up to his massive debut studio album, ‘BRAVE.’ Good Times Ahead (fka GTA) has graced the catalog with 2019’s ‘Good Times Bad Times at Hard Summer’ mixtape, featuring a star-studded roster that brought together high-profile acts such as Flosstradamus, What So Not, and more. Grammy-nominated sensation Wuki has also been enlisted to the roster, with respective singles featuring Diplo, Snappy Jit, Stoppa, and Juvenile leading up to the forthcoming release of his debut studio album. The catalog boasts releases from forward-thinking producers including Panteros666, Wax Motif, Ninajirachi, BRUX, Pocket, Rohaan, AK Sports, Holly, Nitepunk, and more . With many more new signings coming down the pipeline, HARD Recs will remain dedicated to its mission of shining a light on established legends and on-fire newcomers alike from all across the spectrum of contemporary music.