Chilean drummer and producer Gonzalo Eyzaguirre is a unique figure in the music world, now operating under his new moniker Stas. Previously, his musical adventure has taken him across Europe and Latin America, bringing his rhythmic talents to live stages, recording studios and even global brands like Pepsi, Coca-Cola and the NFL. Now based in Miami, he’s turned his focus to progressive house and high minimal tech, taking inspiration from artists like Boris Brejcha to forge a sound that’s at once intricate and danceable.
In May this year, he made his artistic entrance with his debut record, Darque Swan and now he returns with his sophomore release, this time linking up with Buenos Aires-based indie singer-songwriter Eli Verano on the new single titled “Lie To Me.” Known for her versatile artistic output and entrepreneurial spirit, Eli Verano’s story has seen her appear on The Voice and deliver her own TEDx talk while her music has been featured on European radio.
Thematically, “Lie To Me” is a sonic exploration of heartbreak, betrayal and emotion, set to the dark and pulsing backdrop of progressive house. Framing the moment of confronting a partner’s lies, perfectly distilled in the heartfelt delivery of airy vocals, the arrangement wraps the poignant context in a grooving dance-focused sound that’s thoroughly hypnotic and entirely engaging from start to finish.
The track combines Stas’s slick, minimal production with Eli’s warm vocals, creating an immersive, layered composition that’s equal parts reflective and energising, captured in exquisite sound design. Drawing heavily on influences from techno and house, “Lie To Me” thrives on its punching beats and absorbing sound design, serving up a driving bassline and cascading synths to craft dancefloor-ready vibes.
Opened by the snap of the beat, the echo of side-chained synths swells at the atmosphere develops before deep bass tones inject gripping dace energy. Eli’s smooth vocals glide above to add bouncy melodic hooks, adding an infectious angle to the mesmeric shuffle of the instrumentation as the track flows with delicate lead synth touches, resulting in a superb jam that sees these two talent artist’s collide in spectacular fashion.
Building with enveloping synths while retaining its minimalist aesthetic, “Lie To Me” presents an enthralling slice of moody dance music, brought to life by the creativity and talent of Stas and Eli Verano. As they both continue to share more of their compelling artistic visions, we can’t wait to see what this pair have in store for 2025 and beyond.
Commenting on the release, Stas shares, “When I started the “Stas” project, I wanted to mix minimal house energy with live electronic instruments while making sure the music still tells a story. ’Lie To Me’ brings that vision to life—intense beats and a sound full of energy, yet with an honest and emotional story at its core.”
Listen to Lie To Me (feat. Eli Verano) below
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