Dizzy Panda links with Sam Smooth on new single

Since first landing on the scene in 2020 with their debut single “Sippin’ Dummy,” Haarlem-based act Dizzy Panda has forged an artistic world that’s as unpredictable as it is addictive. Drawing from the chaotic absurdity of daily life and the pulse of underground scenes, they’ve built a body of work that’s always shifting, both in tone and texture.

Whether you’re cruising through heavy techno basslines or drifting through lo-fi grooves, one thing is constant; Dizzy Panda never does the obvious. Their latest release comes with the single titled “Chicago Pockets,” a track which sees them once again tearing up the rulebook, this time in collaboration with their longtime visual and sonic co-conspirator, Slaakmut, also known in his more enigmatic guise as Sam Smooth.

As the third single from their upcoming full-length record Bamboo Bass, the track is a simmering slow-burner, a smoky after-hours homage to the soul of house music with a side of surrealism. Unlike the gloss and glamour that defines much of today’s electronic output, “Chicago Pockets” leans into the cracks and shadows.

The beat creeps rather than stomps, the groove pulls like static between stations, capturing a deliberate weight, like it’s been marinating in a basement club somewhere on the outskirts of reality. Dizzy Panda gives a subtle nod to legends like Joe Smooth and while their influences may lurk in the background, the final result is wholly theirs with a sound that’s part house, part hip hop and part pure invention.

Kicked off with the filtered shuffle of the beat and bright plinks of delicate piano notes, deep vocal lines enter above the pulse of bass notes as the arrangement glides towards a shimmering, dance-focused alternative pop scene. Brimming with catchy hooks and slick percussive energy, the track progresses through passages of stripped back aesthetic, allowing space for swelling build ups to inject a smooth ebb and flow throughout, resulting in a spacey groover that’s at once highly original and entirely enjoyable.

Wrapped in impactful production and instilled with Dizzy Panda’s pure creativity, “Chicago Pockets” sees the artist continue to explore new musical sphere while retaining the charm that’s struck a chord with so many fans to date. As always, the release comes with an extra layer in the form of a playfully bizarre animated video, keeping in line with their evolving visual identity, offering an engaging visual pairing that perfectly matches the vibe of the music.

Watch the music video for Chicago Pockets below