With a compelling beat and emotionally-driven, Dance in the Darkness is the gripping sophomore single from RIVER.

Hamburg-based duo RIVER are back with their sophomore single Dance In The Darkness, following a raucous and cheeky introduction with Inappropriate. This time, they shift the gear and tone down the pace for a more slow-burning track that shows off their ability to craft emotionally-charged pieces.

Starting off with a more subdued beat and wistful electronics, Dance In The Darkness brings a bruising sound that is tinged with melancholy, while retaining an air of cinematic drama and expansiveness that prevents it from ever feeling too claustrophobic. The bittersweet electronics adds onto the mysterious allure of the track, while the subdued vocals bring a feeling of yearning and longing to match the lyrical theme of the track. Exploring the idea of longing after someone you are separated from, it’s a track that transforms the ardency of the heart into captivating metaphors and fully draws out the warmth of such passions.

Speaking more about the meaning behind the track, RIVER share:

‘Dance In The Darkness’ is a song about distance relationships and that certain aura of romantic mysticism they bear, but ultimately about the realization that most of all, these relationships are about longing and anticipation, about missing your significant other and spending way too much time on the road. That’s what we call the human condition: Like moths to a flame, we are driven by our hearts. Drawn back, always back into the light that guides us.