John Summit's debut album ‘Comfort in Chaos’ is out now
The 12-track project dropped today
Chicago-born DJ and producer John Summit has today (July 12) released his debut album ‘Comfort in Chaos’.
Landing on Summit’s own house and techno label Experts Only in collaboration with Darkroom, the 12-track project channels the Chicago house inlfuence John Summit grew up around, as well as weaving in styles such as garage and liquid drum 'n' bass.
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The album contains an impressive list of features, including d'n'b dons Sub Focus and Elderbrook, vocalist HAYLA on ‘Go Back’, and Paige Cavell on lead single ‘Tears’, which is an “old school trance-inspired” anthem, launched today alongside a euphoric music video.
Additional guest spots from London-based pop songwriter Koates, South African singer/songwriter Julia Church, Loud LDN member venbee, and fellow US dance music superstar Kaskade.
According to the press release, in the album" “Summit reveals the man behind the icon, injecting his usual body-first approach to dance music with genuine heart and emotion. Summit strived to push himself musically and emotionally, tapping into a part of his identity that might not be immediately apparent to many fans.”
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Summit recently sold out a headline performance at Madison Square Garden, as well as performing a huge solo set at Coachella closing out the beloved Sahara tent, as well as putting on his own shows with his Experts Only label in unique locations like the slopes of Vail Mountain and the Caverns in Tennessee.
Check out the album here.
Tracklist: 1. John Summit - Comfort In Chaos 2. John Summit - Tears (with Paige Cavell) 3. John Summit & Of The Trees - Stay With Me 4. John Summit & Hayla - Shiver 5. John Summit - EAT THE BASS 6. John Summit - comedown 7. John Summit & Kaskade - Resonate 8. John Summit & Elderbrook - Give Me Anything 9. John Summit & Hayla - Where You Are 10. John Summit - Undo (ft. Koates) 11. John Summit & Sub Focus - Go Back (ft. Julia Church) 12. John Summit & venbee - palm of my hands
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