Vanic has been a long-time favorite, amassing over 80 million collective plays and 21 Hype Machine #1’s, but we’ve been kept anxiously awaiting more original production from the viral mastermind. Today, all that changes with “Samurai,” his newest single featuring Katy Tiz.
Released via The Chainsmokers’ own Disruptor Records, “Samurai” hinges on an uplifting atmosphere with swelling string pads soaking up the background to make room for a swiveling lead melody. The track’s gentle guitar riff and Katy Tiz’ belting vocals reminisce of The Pixies’ famous “Where Is My Mind,” and the organic percussion plays beautifully with the chiming arrangement.
Check out “Samurai” below, and stay on the lookout for more Vanic originals in the near future. Scope the dates for Vanic’s fall tour below, and click here for tickets.
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23-Sep Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO
29-Sep Canopy Club Urbana, IL
11-Oct Terminal West Atlanta, GA
13-Oct The Sinclair Cambridge, MA
15-Oct The Underground Charlotte, NC
20-Oct Diesel Pittsburgh, PA
21-Oct Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY
22-Oct The Social Orlando, FL
30-Oct Something Wicked Houston, TX
4-Nov The Loft At Skyway Theatre Minneapolis, MN
5-Nov The Loft At Skyway Theatre Minneapolis, MN
6-Nov Lincoln Hall Chicago, IL
10-Nov Slow Down Omaha, NE
11-Nov Shelter Detroit, MI
12-Nov ACM Performance Lab Oklahoma City, OK
19-Nov Miramar Theatre Milwaukee, WI
23-Nov Vulcan Gas Company Austin, TX
25-Nov Trees Dallas, TX
2-Dec El Ray Theatre Los Angeles, CA
3-Dec Social Hall San Francisco, CA
9-Dec The Crocodile Seattle, WA
10-Dec Euphoria Portland, OR
30-Dec Rawhide Event Center Chandler, AZ
31-Dec Decadence Chandler, AZ