The Dutch duo Vicetone returns with their latest track from their upcoming "Departing Reality" EP, set for release this summer. "The World Has A Heartbeat" holds a special place for these Platinum-certified artists as it pays homage to their signature sound, reminiscent of their earlier hits that fans and listeners have come to love.
Blending ethereal vocals, cinematic melodies, and even guitar instrumentals with a funky and digitized drop, "The World Has A Heartbeat" strikes a balance between emotional depth and dancefloor appeal. This release follows Vicetone's recent single "Dopamine Junkie" and serves as a prelude to the full EP's arrival in the summer, along with Vicetone's EP-supported tour. Stay tuned for the drop and upcoming tour dates!
"This song is very special to us. The sound of the drop is inspired by the classic Vicetone sound of 'Nevada' and 'Walk Thru Fire,' but with a fresh mix of our newer sound as well. We're so excited to share this with our fans and hope the melody and music resonate with people." - Vicetone
Since their formation in 2012, Vicetone has consistently showcased both musical sophistication and unrestrained imagination in their music. Musicians and producers Ruben den Boer and Victor Pool meticulously craft each song, resulting in emotionally charged dance music that has amassed over 1 billion combined streams across all platforms, elevating them to global recognition.
In their body of work, Vicetone taps into the creative chemistry they discovered when they wrote their first track together in college. Driven by a shared passion for groundbreaking dance music, the duo made their debut with "Harmony" in 2012 and swiftly began securing gigs throughout Europe, ultimately captivating audiences at festivals worldwide with their exhilarating live performances. As their global fanbase expanded exponentially, Vicetone made waves in North America and Asia. Notable successes include their 2019 single "Something Strange," which reached #1 on SiriusXM's BPM channel, "Nevada" (with over 212 million Spotify streams), and the viral hit "Astronomia" (nearing 310 million Spotify streams alone).
Their track became the soundtrack for a global TikTok meme, accumulating over 1 million combined daily streams, achieving Gold certification in France and Germany, as well as Platinum in Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It also secured a spot in Spotify's Global Viral Top 50 and became the second most Shazamed song worldwide. Showcasing their most ambitious sonic venture to date, Vicetone released their debut album, "Legacy," on April 2nd, 2021, via Monstercat. Summer 2023 brings the release of their EP titled "Departing Reality," further establishing their artistic legacy.