Denver’s melodic bass rising star Nikademis, Las Vegas-based cinematic bass maestro ANDY KAUTZ, and lauded LA-based topliner Elle Vee unite for their epic breakup ballad, a single that has been 10 years in the making.
Nikademis is a Denver-based producer gaining global traction with his compelling contrast of dark, immersive soundscapes and euphoric melodic hooks. ANDY KAUTZ is a Las-Vegas based classically trained pianist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer renowned for his ability to blend cinematic bass with pop-friendly sensibilities. Elle Vee is a Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter breaking the mold in dance music as she traverses trance, dubstep, house, melodic bass, and beyond. The three unique talents are joining forces for the captivating new single “I Miss You,” surfacing as the next single from SLANDER’s burgeoning Heaven Sent label.
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“I Miss You” is a melodic bass magnum opus that has been 10 years in the making. The breakup ballad explores the arc from feeling empty in the wake of losing a loved one to finding comfort in accepting their absence. The breathy vocal bends are layered with poignant piano chords and sweeping atmospherics, lending themselves as a gripping cinematic backdrop. Punchy drum hits build anticipation as the beautiful orchestral composition evolves into a cathartic explosion of emotion. Screaming synths unleash waves of color and pain, seething beneath pounding percussion and heartfelt vocal layers. Beauty and agony are intertwined, creating a duality that explores the tension of moving forward while carrying the ghost of that special someone who’s no longer around.
Nikademis opens up about what inspired the collaboration, saying, “‘I Miss You’ for me is a soliloquy of loss. What I believe is so meaningful about this song is the equivocal theme that it conveys. Many of us, in life, mourn the loss of something more than anything else, whether it be the loss of a relationship, a loss of a friendship, or the passing of a loved one. ‘I Miss You’ conveys this story of loss in a more meaningful manner than any song I’ve ever worked on, and I hope listeners will resonate with the feelings and emotions it invokes just as much as Andy, Elle and I did when writing the song.”
ANDY KAUTZ adds his perspective on the release, explaining, “‘I Miss You’ is my heart poured out over 10 years, wrestling with the truth that a love I cherished is gone forever. It’s not just about losing someone—it’s about learning to live with the quiet ache of their absence, still feeling them in every corner of my soul while knowing they’re no longer mine.”
Hailing from Denver, Nikademis has been captivating crowds with his dark, mysterious soundscapes and contrastingly empowering melodies and vocals. He made his debut on Heaven Sent alongside label-heads SLANDER and acclaimed artist Poo Bear, with the festival-favorite “If Tomorrow Never Happens.” The track has gained more than 2 million streams, while garnering press coverage from EDM.com, The Nocturnal Times, DJ Life Mag, CULTR, DJ Lovers Club, and EDM Tunes. He has crafted remixes for top-tier talents like Dabin, Big Gigantic, and HALIENE, in addition to offering tour support for heavy-hitters Blanke, yetep, and William Black.
Originally from Oregon but currently residing in Las Vegas, ANDY KAUTZ is a classically trained pianist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. He’s been carving out his own lane with a sound that blends cinematic bass with a natural instinct for pop-friendly productions. He developed his skills as a songwriter when he was signed by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and Sony BMG. KAUTZ has previously appeared on Lost In Dreams Records alongside Elle Vee and Synymata on “Army of Angels” released back in 2022, and co-wrote “Never Give Up On You,” released on Heaven Sent in 2023 alongside SLANDER, Synymata, and Elle Vee.
Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Elle Vee is a powerful voice in the dance scene who has created a stronghold within the realms of trance, dubstep, house, melodic bass, and more. She made her debut on the label in 2021 with her stellar single “Where Does Love Go” with Synymata. Elsewhere, she has also collaborated with some of the scene’s brightest stars, including SLANDER, Nurko, MitiS, and Ferry Corsten, while racking up over 205 million streams across her catalog.
“I Miss You” is a masterclass in duality, balancing a deep feeling of yearning with a cathartic sense of release.
Nikademis, ANDY KAUTZ, and Elle Vee’s new single “I Miss You” is available on all platforms via Heaven Sent.
More About Nikademis
Hailing from Denver, Colorado, Nick Liuzzi aka “Nikademis,” captivates crowds with his dark, mysterious soundscapes and contrastingly empowering melodies and vocals. Born & raised on Long Island, the 26-year-old electronic music producer quickly made a name for himself in the bass music scene with fan favorites like “I Don’t Wanna Know” with Friendzone and Candace Sosa, “Talking to Ghosts” with We are Fury and SOUNDR, and his official remix of “U & Me” off of ILLENIUM’s grammy nominated album Fallen Embers. The atmosphere he creates with his music landed him support from renowned artists like ILLENIUM, Dabin, Big Gigantic, and others, as well as features on Spotify’s Bass Lounge, Sad Beats, Bass Arcade playlists and others. His recent collaboration with bass music mega-duo SLANDER and industry-renowned singer/songwriter Poo Bear titled “If Tomorrow Never Happens” has amassed millions of plays across streaming platforms. After touring with William Black, Blanke, yetep and others in 2024, Nikademis is set to make his headline debut with his own shows lined up for several cities across the US.
More About Andy Kautz
Andy Kautz is a producer, DJ, and instrumentalist from Medford, Oregon currently residing in Las Vegas. After graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2012, Kautz moved to LA where he was soon signed by legendary hit-maker Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and Sony BMG. This gave him the perfect environment to hone his production skills while working with some of the biggest names in Pop. The up-and-coming producer draws his musical influences from his classical piano background, as well as his love for emotional movie soundtracks, which have since inspired his sentimental productions. With his masterful blend of emotive piano, uplifting cinematic textures, atmospheric sound design, and heart-wrenching melodies, Kautz has been known to consistently deliver the harmonious blend of dreamy electronic soundscapes and poignant cinematic elements with piano-driven compositions. Kautz’s musicality and songwriting truly stand out from others in the melodic scene due to his unique musical background, and he has finally emerged as an artist to watch for with the launch of his eponymous ANDY KAUTZ project. Teaming up with multi-talented singer & producer Zack Gray, Andy Kautz will be self-releasing his debut single “Whatever It Takes” on August 19, 2022 on Gray’s label, 191 Collective. The genre-defying anthem will be soon followed by his second single, “Army of Angels”, releasing September 9, 2022 alongside Synymata and Elle Vee via Insomniac’s label imprint, Lost in Dreams.
More About Elle Vee
Elle Vee is a Las Vegas based recording artist, songwriter, and vocal producer. Her career took off in 2017, with the release of her song ‘Into Dust’ with Paris Blohm (8.3M streams on Spotify). Since then, Elle Vee has built a discography that is one of the best in EDM. She is recognized for her singles ‘Running To You’ with Slander and Spag Heddy (released November 2018, 4.95M streams on Spotify), ‘Make A Promise’ with Culture Code (released February 2019, 2.57M streams on Spotify), and ‘Take Me Home’ with KAAZE (released December 2019, 3.25M streams on Spotify). Elle Vee is the real deal, having a huge hand in the creative process on every song she touches. Her signature powerhouse vocal belting, eloquent way with words, silky falsetto, and vast variety of vocal tones have landed her big collaborations in all genres across the electronic dance music scene. With an array of collaborations including Nurko, MitiS, Nevve, Ferry Corsten, Flo-Rida, and Dbangz to name a few, there’s virtually nothing Elle Vee can’t write or sing. You can expect to hear much more music from Elle Vee in the coming year.