Australian artist al kenizo brings something entirely new to the alternative electronic music scene, crafting a distinct sound that offers something different from mainstream producers. More akin to Rollo Armstrong of Faithless than to the polished, festival-driven sound of David Guetta, his approach to music is profoundly personal and self-sufficient.
Producing entirely on his own, al kenizo made his artistic debut in 2020 with the single “Don’t Stop (Time for Love)”, a track that marked the beginning of an impressively prolific output. Over the following year, he released a series of singles that showcased his highly original sound, blending elements of dance, electronic and pop in a truly unique fashion.
Taking a hiatus from sharing his music with the world, this year he’s resumed his prolific creative output with a string of singles and his debut EP, THE UNDECIDED. With his new material being fuelled by dealing his trauma, his music is flowing out of him as an outlet of meaningful artistic expression.
Now he brings us his latest release with his brand new single titled “Don’t Lock Me Out,” a grooving dance pop jam. Leaning into the more groove-focused, funk-tinged side of his sound, his new single serves up a soulful outing full of infectious rhythms and stunning layers of vocals, resulting in a catchy sound that’s guaranteed to get people moving.
Brought in by the steady snap of the beat as spacey processed vocal samples and brass style stabs rings out, the patter of percussion and groove of pulsing bass lines is met by smooth vocal leads. Flowing with a subtle intensity, the track deftly balances moody aesthetic with uplifting vibes to forge a sound that invites listeners to get completely lost in the moment.
Developing with stacks of overlapping vocals from different singers and carried by the ever-present shuffle of the beat, “Don’t Lock Me Out” sees al kenizo continue to build momentum on his return with a superb new track. As he continues to roll out his new material, al kenizo’s musical revival is sure to impress existing fans and win over new listeners all over the world and we can’t wait to see what he’s got in store for the rest of 2025 and beyond.
Listen to Don’t Lock Me Out below
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