Dualist Inquiry‘s stellar run continues! Fresh off releasing two brilliant tracks, ‘Mayday‘ and ‘Fever Dream‘, the talented act has now dished out his third single in as many months. Titled ‘You & Me‘, his latest record arrives as a summer-ready effort with fellow New Delhi-based vocalist, Sanchal Malhar. Channeling a nu-disco inspired sound which also marks a notable shift from his recent works, the seasoned producer’s newest output has easily secured its spot as one of the finest releases of this summer.
Talking about how his latest tune came to life, Sahej Bakshi said in a statement:
‘You & Me’ happened very organically, almost by accident. Months before I heard Sanchal sing an unplugged set at a cafe in Delhi. When I ran into him at boxoutwednesdays in February, I suggested we try to write a tune sometime. As it turned out, we ended up having a small afterparty at my place that same night, and that’s when Sanchal recorded the vocals with a strained/hoarse throat (in his own words). He sang a line from an old song that he wrote but never recorded, and I looped it, put it through a radio filter, recorded a bassline and guitar part, and that’s about it – the song was done. That same weekend, I played the song at a gig in Mumbai and the crowd requested it a second time, and I realised that it just works.
Released alongside a fitting music video which also marks Sahej Bakshi’s directorial debut, the psychedelic, animated visuals serve as a fitting accompaniment for the funky jam. Watch ‘You & Me‘ below.