Rushkeys remixes Peter Vogelaar’s “Biakoye”

Lithuanian producer and artist Domas Ruškys, known by his artistic banner Rushkeys, has been forging an immersive sonic universe that blends elements of downtempo, house and ambient influences. Based in Vilnius, his music is an intricate fusion of dreamy melodies and slick rhythms, creating an enveloping experience that pairs organic warmth with crisp electronic precision.

Growing up near the Baltic Sea, he developed a profound connection to nature, an influence that continues to shape his sound today with his compositions flowing like natural landscapes, pulsating with an energy that feels at once grounding and expansive. A classically trained musician, he studied piano and saxophone from childhood before building on his expertise in sound engineering and electronic composition at The Lithuania Academy of Music and Theatre. This technical backgrounf, paired with years of experience in recording studios, has enabled him to craft a truly unique and well-received musical output.

Since debuting with his first single, “In the Fog” in 2016, Rushkeys has won over listeners across the world with his hypnotic soundscapes while beyond his solo work, he’s contributed compositions to a wide range of creative projects, including film, advertising, fashion shows and live performances. His ability to bring together electronic production with real-world inspirations has seen him earn a reputation as an artist who instils emotion into his music.

Kicking off 2025 with his original single, “Inner Flow,” he now brings us his latest release, this time with a remix of Peter Vogelaar’s track titled “Biakoye.” Drawn to the organic qualities of the original, he sought to highlight and expand upon its natural elements while preserving its core spirit; the original version featured field recordings and delicate string arrangements that already carried a strong atmospheric presence, so Rushkeys built upon these textures, enhancing the strings and infusing the track with a smooth rhythmic flow.

A key addition to his reinterpretation was the inclusion of the balafon, a West African wooden percussion instrument, which, alongside other organic rhythmic textures, helps create a sense of movement and cohesion throughout the remix. Taking all the charming groove and elegant instrumentation of the original, Rushkeys reframes the track with danceable energy, pulsing synth elements and sweeping atmospheric tones, exploring the fringes of the track’s musical landscape to deliver a stunning remixed version.

With the warmth of the vocal samples and timbre of the strings colliding with the intricate percussive patter of the balafon, the remix casts a mesmeric listening experience that pays respectful tribute to Peter Vogelaar’s original outing while stitching in the distinct sonic thread of Rushkeys’ sound. Once again laying down an engaging musical moment, with his latest release, Rushkeys puts his talent for reimagining the music of other artist’s in his own exciting way on full display while continuing to impress on the latest chapter of his thrilling sonic adventure.

Listen to Biakoye (Rushkeys remix) below

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