Hex Cougar is set to return to Insomniac’s boundary-pushing label, BREAK ROOM, with his latest single, “Still In Love,” dropping on November 15.
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Leaning deeper into the shadowy textures of trap and hardwave, the L.A.-based producer crafts a hauntingly immersive experience with this release. The track melds trance-inspired soundscapes with brooding garage beats, all underlined by a driving melodic motif that captures the listener in a trance-like loop. With layers of growling synths, hypnotic progressions, and ethereal embellishments, Hex Cougar’s production teeters on the edge of nostalgia, yet feels undeniably forward-thinking.
“Still In Love” began with a striking melody that Hex Cougar captured in the early morning after an intense dream, which now serves as the track’s heartbeat. The melody shifts and evolves as it intertwines with different tonal layers, channeling the hypnotic, atmospheric quality of ‘90s and early 2000s trance with a dark, modern twist. Originally dubbed a “garage trance idea,” the track took on its title from a resonant vocal sample that leaves room for the listener’s interpretation.
Breaking down the main motif that the track is anchored to, Hex Cougar touches on the tracks’ central focus: “The whole song revolves around one melody—from the beginning of the song to the end, there isn’t a single moment where it’s absent. While incredibly simple, I love how concise and straightforward it is. Some of my favorite songs revolve around just one melody; what makes those pieces of music interesting is how that melody is translated across different instruments and how the tone and mood of that melody can be changed depending on what the supporting elements in the song are doing around it at a particular moment.”
Following his acclaimed collaboration with VARI on BREAK ROOM’s inaugural track “Ultra,” this release solidifies Hex Cougar’s position as one of the label’s key voices. With over 70 million streams and the backing of industry stalwarts like Skrillex, RL Grime, and Illenium, his sound continues to make waves across the electronic landscape. His music has received airplay on BBC Radio 1 and Diplo’s Revolution, with recent live highlights at festivals like Salt Lake City’s Get Freaky underscoring his live prowess.
BREAK ROOM, launched by Insomniac to champion the emerging sounds of hardwave and trap, reflects their commitment to spotlighting groundbreaking talent in dance music. “Still In Love” encapsulates the label’s ethos, appealing to both radio listeners and festival crowds with its distinct, genre-blurring character.
Hex Cougar’s new single “Still In Love” is available on all platforms via BREAK ROOM Recs.
More About Hex Cougar
L.A. ‘s Hex Cougar is a self-professed “mysterious feline” who has sunk his claws into the hardwave, trap, and future bass scenes. His ability to produce emotionally-charged, genre-bending music has earned over 70 million streams across platforms to date. He’s collaborated with trap icon RL Grime and has been commissioned for remixes by Baauer, Illenium, Alison Wonderland, KRANE, and Sia. Hex Cougar is also a favorite amongst tastemakers, drawing support from Diplo, Skrillex, Porter Robinson, DJ Snake, The Chainsmokers, Jauz, and more. He has an upcoming set with ROSSY at Rickshaw Stop (SF) and will support Kavion at Hollywood Palladium.
More About BREAK ROOM
BREAK ROOM is the latest imprint from the iconic Insomniac Music Group. The record label and events series functions as a community set to disrupt the status quo and wreak havoc on the industry. Built around the rebellious sounds of trap and hardwave, the label promises to unleash some of the most exhilarating sounds in the space while breaking boundaries. BREAK ROOM debuted in October with the gripping hard wave anthem “Ultra” from Hex Cougar & VARI. Expect the unexpected as the label continues to break the mold.