Virginia-born producer JAWNS makes his return to NIGHTMODE with “Escape,” a charged electro house single that places his analog sensibilities in sharp focus. Out October 31st, the release marks his second outing on the label, following his 2021 debut “Detonator”—an incendiary track that earned support from Zeds Dead, Valentino Khan, NGHTMRE & SLANDER, Juelz, and outlets such as This Song Is Sick, Trap City, and Festival Season.
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Built around a looping, pitched-up vocal hook, “Escape” rides a tense line between grit and melody. Its crunching electro synths, acid-laced basslines, and flickering modular flourishes build into a dark, hypnotic groove that’s part mechanical chaos, part calculated design. The result feels both analog and modern, nodding to classic complextro while keeping its focus firmly forward.
Rooted in Richmond’s underground, JAWNS has spent years threading together trap, bass, and club influences into a sound that’s unmistakably his own. His past collaborations with RL Grime, Party Favor, and Habstrakt showcase the versatility behind his hard-edged, detail-driven production style—always heavy, but never without purpose.
With “Escape,” JAWNS continues to evolve his sound within NIGHTMODE’s boundary-pushing orbit. The track lands just ahead of his upcoming performance at Escape Halloween, serving as both a return and a progression—another chapter from an artist who thrives on tension, texture, and the thrill of the unexpected.
“This song is basically the product of a year-long creative crashout. It’s been a little tough finding inspiration from the music around me within dance music, so I felt I should just take a moment to look back on experiences and music that first got me into dance music. Super happy with what came from it and hope y’all enjoy!”—JAWNS
JAWN’s new single “Escape” is available on all platforms via NIGHTMODE.
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Jawns aka Long Jawns, real name Long Phung, is an electronic music DJ and producer from Richmond, VA. Jawns is a legend in his hometown of Richmond, VA, where he is widely known for throwing the biggest and best parties the city has seen in years. Jawns was part of the duo Gent & Jawns with Billy Bennett before splitting in 2018. When Bennett left the project, Phung was the sole member before rebranding to just Jawns later that year.
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NIGHTMODE, part of Insomniac Music Group, is founded by Twitch streamer and content creator Tucker (Jericho) Boner & Daniel Goudie (of Disciple Recs & Rare Breed).