Today, New York City electronic duo The Knocks reunite with Canadian electro-pop sensation Dragonette (aka Martina Sorbara) to unveil the fourth chapter of their collaborative journey, “Dreams.” Following their earlier releases — “Foolish Pleasure,” “Revelation,” and “The Hero” — the co-creators once again deliver a seamless blend of their styles, reaffirming their place in dance-pop heaven.
The latest single arrives hot on the heels of the collaborators’ announcement of their debut joint album, Revelation, set for release on June 6th via Neon Gold Records / Futures / Virgin. This new era unfolds within a surreal 1980s-inspired corporate liminal space, centered around the fictional company Revelation Technologies, with RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Aquaria as the muse. The campaign offers a satirical take on the modern fusion of marketing and art, framed through “executives” pushing magic pill products using corporate doublespeak and over-the-top sales tactics. It follows The Knocks and Dragonette’s 2019 GRAMMY-nominated single, "Slow Song."
Revelation Technologies’ official spokesperson says: “The opportunities keep coming and we don’t want anyone to miss out! Our corporate goal is your total satisfaction, and with our new product Dreams, launching on April 18th, we can promise satisfaction guaranteed. Don’t sleep on THIS Dream, click on the link sleepy head!”
Dragonette adds: “I don’t know why but I’ve always wanted to write a song about a sex dream. Dreams in general can be such an upside down adventure and when you find yourself in a moment of intimacy with someone in a dream, it feels singularly personal and intimate because neither the subject nor your consciousness was present. It belongs to a different you, living in a different realm. There is no transgression. It is innocent. For me, that’s why a song about a sex dreams needs to feel mostly PG…. No matter what happened with whom in that realm, we’re both innocent.”
Stay tuned for more songs to be revealed by Revelation Technologies. Please keep a close eye on The Knocks & Dragonette and the muse Aquaria, see they’ll play OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride together, and get ready for the big reveal on June 6th. You can pre-save the Revelation album here.
The Knocks bio:
The prolific GRAMMY-nominated and multi-platinum-selling NYC dance music luminaries deliver a carefree electronic sound that draws from disco, house, hip hop, soul, funk, indie, and pop. Comprised of James Patterson and Ben Ruttner, the duo produce a dizzying array of danceable, New York-inspired music, bringing their DJ sets and live electronic performances around the world.
With more than 3 billion streams and consistent chart success, they have released 3 full-length albums, 5 EP's, and performed their hit singles on US late night TV shows including Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Meyers. Known for their collaborative prowess, The Knocks have worked with artists across the musical spectrum, ranging from indie [Foster The People, MGMT, MUNA], hip hop [Cam'ron, Wyclef, Method Man], dance [Purple Disco Machine, ODESZA, SOFI TUKKER], and pop [Billie Eilish, Carly Rae Jepsen, Charli XCX].
Dragonette bio:
Martina Sorbara, better known as the electro-pop artist Dragonette, has lived multiple musical lifetimes over the past 15 years. A JUNO Award-winning artist and sought-after songwriter, Sorbara has scored numerous global hits, including “Pick Up the Phone,” “Let it Go,” and the chart-topping “Hello” with Martin Solveig. She’s collaborated with the world’s biggest DJs (Basement Jaxx, Kaskade, and Galantis, among others) and released four acclaimed albums, including the JUNO-nominated Fixin to Thrill (2009) and Bodyparts (2012). Along the way, Dragonette has headlined shows across the globe; supported the likes of Duran Duran, New Order, Ke$ha, and Miike Snow; and played to thousands of fans at Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, Glastonbury, and Lollapalooza.
A longtime priority writer with Sony/ATV publishing, the Toronto-based Sorbara also regularly works with acts under UMG, Warner Music, Syco, and Spinnin’. Her musically diverse credits include songs for Keith Urban, Cyndi Lauper, Pretty Sister, Mike Mago, and Carly Rae Jepsen with The Knocks.
The Knocks & Dragonette - Revelation album tracklist:
01. Revelation
02. Love Me Alive
03. Foolish Pleasure
04. The Hero
05. Keynote Address
06. Friday Night
07. Dreams
08. Thorn
09. Let My Love Open The Door
North American Tour Dates:
(* = The Knocks Only | ** = Dragonette Only)
The 4.24 – Toronto, ON – The Royal Occasion - Koerner Hall**
Fri 5.30 – Pittsburgh, PA – All Out Music Festival – Stage AE**
Sat 5.31 – West Hollywood, CA – OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride
Fri 6.13 – Montauk, NY – Surf Lodge*
Thu 6.19 – Rothbury, MI – Electric Forest
Thu 7.3 – Nantucket, MA – Dreamland Theatre*
Sat 8.9 – Victoria, BC – Backyard Music Festival**
Sat 9.20 – Chicago, IL – Summer's Last Dance Block Party*