Maria Uzor from Sink Ya Teeth features on the new single from rising electronic producer Lake Night | 'Atlas' ft Maria Uzor OUT NOW

Lake Night, the British electronic artist who is based between Tokyo and London releases the next single taken from his forthcoming debut album. Featuring original vocals from Maria Uzor, Atlas is now available to stream and purchase via Bad Life.

The second single, Atlas, taken from the debut album which is set for release in September of this year, sees Lake Night collaborate with vocalist Maria Uzor who is best known for being a part of Post-Punk Dance Duo, Sink Ya Teeth. Maria’s work with Sink Ya Teeth has been notably supported by the likes of Pitchfork, The Guardian, The Observer, Electronic Sound, Q Magazine, Mojo, Loud and Quiet and many more. Drawing influence from Greek mythology, Atlas exhibits a brooding dark undertone, highlighted and perfectly accompanied by Maria’s haunting and original vocals.

“Named after the Greek myth of Atlas, who was condemned by the Gods to hold up the celestial sky. I meant this as a metaphor for carrying the world on your shoulders but then refusing to let these circumstances define my future.” –

Lake Night

"I wrote the lyrics from the viewpoint of waking up to the realisation that we’re not responsible for other people’s happiness (or comfort in their ignorance), and that taking on that responsibility can have a damaging effect on a psychic level. It’s about shaking all that off and saying, “You know what, I’m not playing that role anymore”. It’s about choosing expansion." – Maria Uzor

David Cox’s journey as Lake Night commenced at the end of 2018, when he decided to leave London and travel across Asia to write an album and reflect after the death of his father. The first single taken from the album was unveiled earlier this year titled The Heart in Slow Motion, which showcased Lake Night’s ability to conjure highly emotive productions, weaving between electronica and techno with hints of modern contemporary.

Having left London and read about the China Beach Surf Club during the late 60’s, his first port of call was Da Nang, Vietnam. Learning to surf each morning, then retreating to his makeshift suitcase studio when the sun became too punishing. Here, he began experimenting with analog synths, guitar pedals and strings. Setting his intention on creating something that wasn’t just the sum of his influences, but to instead craft something deeply personal.

As he continued his travels alone through Vietnam and Japan, the change of pace and culture shift left an indelible impression on him. From street musicians in Hoi-An, playing string instruments he’d never seen before, to traditional Gagaku concerts in Japan where his journey ended. The different sounds whilst new and inspiring, felt familiar in the rhythms and the discordant notes that would often punctuate the sublime melodies. The bending of notes, like the detuning of oscillators heightening the emotion. With imperfections embraced rather than quantised to a sterile uniformity.

Merging electronic polyrhythms with Sul Ponticello strings and ethereal vocal atmospherics, the debut album evolves at a natural pace. Crafting a journey of loss, love and unease in the modern age.

On return to London, he reached out to vocalists to help him further express the themes and emotions that run through the album. With each guest adding another dimension, the anticipated debut album will feature the late Miles Cooper Seaton, Leo Duncan from Ten Fé and Roxanne de Bastion.

Tracklist:

1. Lake Night – Atlas ft. Maria Uzor

Lake Night – Atlas ft. Maria Uzor – Out now via Bad Life