Collaboration often spurs the best of creatives, pushing them to level up their own artistry to create an amalgam of the best they have to offer. Adding that notion to a cast of legendary Artists, Doorly, Gene Farris & Rowetta have sparked magic with their new EP, Acid Hearts. Released via the colorful, enigmatic imprint of Desert Hearts, the project fuels the endearing aspect of the labels sounds and messaging while spotlighting each artist as their own sonic innovator.

The Acid Hearts EP consists of two collaborations, as Doorly partners with each artist on two defining tracks. The project opens with Gene Farris-Doorly’s ‘Brothers & Sisters’ – a thumping, groovy tech-house banger. Spacey kicks in the intro allow the track to breathe, welcoming listeners into a warming composition that feels as thoughtful as it is an escapade in dance pleasure. “Brothers & Sisters, you better get it together – we gotta hold it together.”

Track no.2, “Give Me Love,” provides equal duality in its ability to serve as intrapersonal and a party banger. The track offers a more open soundscape – setting a wholesome intention with its title repeatedly vocalized. Both acts penchant for classic dance production comes to life as they explore a daytime vibe that’s expected on the DH dance floor.

Globally renowned as one of the world’s more technically gifted DJs, and best loved House Music producers spanning a 20-year career so far in addition to being a successful record label boss and event curator, Doorly is without doubt one of the world’s most regarded electronic artists.

Gene Farris lives and breathes house music. A bonafide Chicago legend, he’s been pushing musical boundaries for close to three decades, from spinning at underground warehouse parties in the early 90s to working with the current crop of world-leading labels and artists. Relief, Dirtybird, ViVa Music, Defected: all have released and championed Gene Farris records over the past few years, alongside his own Farris Wheel imprint: a fitting testament to the quality and relevance of the music he creates.

Rowetta is the original female singer with the recently reformed Madchester band, Happy Mondays, singing on all their hits, and touring the world. She played herself in the Michael Winterbottom film 24 Hour Party People and was Simon Cowell’s favourite and the last lady standing in the UK’s very first X Factor in 2004.

You can now listen to the full premiere of ‘Brothers & Sisters’ exclusively on When We Dip. Enjoy!

Release Date: April 1st, 2022. Buy Here

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