under:tones blur nostalgia and euphoria on “Dreaming (Wide Awake)”

International trio under:tones open a new chapter with “Dreaming (Wide Awake),” the first single from their upcoming debut album Encounters and the inaugural release on Through The Void Records. Written across California, the UK, and Italy, the track captures the group’s mission to bridge cultures and genres, blending cinematic textures with dancefloor energy.

Built on Reeves’ airy, soul-stirring vocals, lush synth layers, and a pulsing beat, “Dreaming (Wide Awake)” feels like a golden-hour reverie — equal parts nostalgic and life-affirming. There’s a warmth in its analog tones and a precision in its digital polish, a duality that defines under:tones’ sound. The song balances intimacy with euphoria, offering both the immediacy of a club track and the depth of a personal reflection.

The accompanying video, directed by Cristina Principe, situates the track’s dreamlike atmosphere within a coming-of-age narrative set in Los Angeles. Through the eyes of Zeno, a teenager navigating identity in an age of digital surveillance, the film underscores the single’s themes of freedom, clarity, and connection beyond systems and screens.

With “Dreaming (Wide Awake),” under:tones set the tone for both their forthcoming album and their label’s ethos: emotionally rich electronic music that moves the body as much as it stirs the heart. It’s a bold, radiant beginning for a project intent on redefining electronic music as an immersive, cross-cultural experience.

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