On Friday, November 29, Mouth Water released Fireflies, a track that combines broken beats, acidic synths, and organic sounds. With its hypnotic flow and future pop influences, the single offers a glimpse into the upcoming album, Technology Fueled Dream Obsolescence, to be released under the Italo-American label Through The Void Records.
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A Universal Theme
Fireflies reflects on emotional distance—a quiet void that can grow within modern relationships. The “fireflies” in the title symbolize fleeting moments of true connection, a rare spark in a world increasingly shaped by distractions and misunderstandings.
A Sound Built on Contrasts
Fireflies balances soft vocal lines with sharp bursts of acidic synths, creating a dynamic tension. Tropical and organic textures meet broken rhythms, resulting in a track that feels light yet grounded in its structure.
Mouth Water: A Rising Star
Earlier this year, Mouth Water captivated the audience at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound with a performance blending elegance and immediacy. The artist is also recognized for his remixes of Lindstrøm and Rhye, as well as productions that explore the intersection of house and synth-pop, blending modernity and nostalgia in a distinctive way.
Featuring Matteo Zarcone
The rhythmic programming of the single Fireflies features the signature touch of Matteo Zarcone, renowned drummer of Planet Funk, one of the most iconic bands in the international electronic pop scene. Zarcone’s collaboration has enriched the track with an immersive and sophisticated rhythm.
Visual Companion
Filmed in the rolling hills of Tuscany, the official video combines sweeping aerial footage with performance shots of Mouth Water. The natural setting complements the track’s relaxed tone, enhancing its visual and auditory coherence.
Tying into the Upcoming Album
Fireflies serves as an introduction to the themes explored in Technology Fueled Dream Obsolescence. The album examines how digital transformation impacts human relationships and dreams, often disrupting personal connections and aspirations in a technology-driven world.
Track Details
- Genre: Electronic Dance, Future Pop, Electro
- BPM: 122
- Production: Mouth Water, Mario Romano
- Drum Programming: Matteo Zarcone
- Mastering: Oli Morgan, Abbey Road Studios
- Label: Through The Void Records
About Mouth Water
Mouth Water is the brainchild of Italian producer and multi-instrumentalist Lawrence Fancelli. Known for his stylish live shows and high-profile remixes by artists like Lindstrøm and Rhye, Mouth Water is making significant waves in the electronic music scene. His versatile tracks combine modern and vintage sounds, blending house with nostalgic ‘80s electro pop, as highlighted in his mesmerizing single, “Blackout” (MusicTech). Mouth Water’s performances are equally likely to make a crowd dance in a club or allow a solitary listener to zone out on their headphones (SPIN).
Lawrence’s journey began behind the scenes as a sound engineer and bass player in New York and Florence, Italy. In 2013, he founded OSB Studio, a recording facility located in a charming old farmhouse in the Tuscan countryside. This studio has hosted numerous artists and bands and serves as the creative base for the Mouth Water project, which debuted in 2019.
In 2023, Mouth Water began performing hybrid live sets that showcase Lawrence’s rich background as both a musician and mixing artist. These performances feature a seamless integration of electronic and acoustic instruments, accompanied by custom-made graphic visuals, creating an immersive live experience. Notably, in 2023, Mouth Water opened for Röyksopp at Tenax Club and performed at the renowned Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona in
June 2024. The upcoming Summer 2024 season highlights Mouth Water on tour in Italy with Sophie and the Giants, following his acclaimed Primavera Sound performance. His growing influence is further underscored by appearances on major media outlets such as SPIN, NME’s MusicTech, WeRaveYou, Hotpress, and EDMnomad.
In June 2024, Mouth Water released the single “Blackout, ” a preview of his forthcoming album slated for release in 2025. This single was followed by four cosmic dub remixes by Norwegian producer Lindstrøm in July 2024, further cementing Mouth Water’s status in the electronic music scene. With a star on the rise, his unique productions, stylish live shows, and effortlessly elegant sets are leading him towards global dominance. Mouth Water exemplifies the dynamic fusion of traditional musicianship and modern electronic music, promising to enchant audiences with his sophisticated soundscapes and introspective elegance.
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