Over the years, Irish artist and producer Peter Vogelaar has become a celebrated figure in the electronic music sphere, drawing influence from the deeper, more emotive sides of artists like Christian Löffler, Bonobo, Four Tet, Fejká and Rival Consoles. First revealing his sound on his debut record The Science of Summer back in 2016, he’s since gone from strength to strength, winning over fans and tastemakers all over the world while delivering a truly impressive catalogue of musical works.
His sophomore album, Inner Creatures, achieved significant success, reaching millions of listeners in its first week and earning spots on prominent Spotify playlists such as UK New Music Friday, Ministry Of Sound and EnRoute Records. His versatility also extends to remixing a wide range of artists, including AKZENTH, Wyvern Lingo and Josh Ritter.
Peter’s also collaborated with fellow Irish artist Evan Miles and Parisian producer HAELIUM. His music has caught the attention of house legend Charles Webster who remixed one of Peter’s tracks, leading to support from the likes of Kölsch, Eelke Kleijn and Black Coffe. Vogelaar’s organic electronica, built on earthy sounds and a deep emotional context, has been featured on major TV networks like HBO, NBC, and MTV, including shows such as How To Get Away With Murder. Additionally, his work has been commissioned for various museum installations, including TANK in Shanghai.
Now, Vogelaar brings us his latest single, “Biakoye,” a deep house track that blends tribal field recordings, energising beats and a dreamy string arrangement. The creation of “Biakoye” was a labor of love, as Vogelaar explains, “The tune came about by compiling a library of field recordings and making beats around them. I was lucky enough to be able to call on friends and record a real string section on top!”
The title, “Biakoye,” which means “unity” in Twi, a variety of the Akan language spoken in southern and central Ghana, reflects the diverse sources of the field recordings used in the track. Brought in by the delicate flutter of strings and warm chords of piano, the track gently builds up with the rise of shuffling percussion before a sonic sweep ushers in a grooving sound of pattering drums and colourful samples.
Bringing in the string arrangement, the full sound of “Biakoye” delivers a mesmeric deep house sound that’s at once danceable and soothing. The perfect display of Peter Vogelaar creativity and his sound design flair, with his latest single, this talented artist once again delivers an enchanting musical experience that draws together various elements both sonic and geographic to craft something truly spectacular.
Listen to Biakoye below
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