Miami-based electronic producer k?d is set to ignite the dance music world through his bold return to NIGHTMODE with ‘LISTEN WHILE DRIVING LATE AT NIGHT,’ which finds him conceiving his new alter-ego, glitch boy. The EP is a six-track odyssey traversing the thrilling realms of hard dance, breakcore, and jungle. Out February 4, this genre-blurring body of work channels the high-adrenaline spirit of Japan’s underground car racing and motorcycle culture, a visceral inspiration from k?d’s recent travels. It’s an exhilarating exploration of sound designed to replicate the pulse of the open road after dark.
The EP’s lead track, “s c a p e g o a t,” anchors the project with a hypnotic fusion of futuristic drum and bass and cinematic overtones. Cascading melodies wind through pulsating basslines and kinetic percussive patterns, interwoven with ghostly vocal chops that linger like fleeting thoughts on a midnight drive. As k?d pushes boundaries with both emotional depth and technical precision, this track sets the tone for the journey ahead.
“I want to invite my fans to experience my deep passion for driving. Recently, I traveled to Japan, immersing myself in its vibrant racing culture. During this journey, I had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with talented musicians and models, creating captivating content that reflects my love for the open road. I can’t wait to share this passion with the world!”
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The energy revs up with “e v e r y b o d y”, a blistering trance-meets-hard-dance anthem powered by searing acid synths and relentless kick drums—a soundscape tailor-made for neon-lit highways and full-throttle escapes. Following this rush, “s e l e c t – m e n u” offers a controlled yet propulsive drum and bass groove, evoking sleek nighttime minimalism. The intensity peaks with “t o u g e – d r i f t,” where shadowy buildups erupt into an explosive four-on-the-floor climax, capturing the chaos and euphoria of street drifting.
As the EP’s emotional core, “g a r d e n” drifts into dreamier territory with its shimmering ambient textures and rapid-fire Amen breaks, perfect for introspective solo drives under the stars. Wrapping up the project, “i – d o n t – n e e d – a n y o n e” is a raw jungle anthem driven by lightning-fast percussion and haunting vocal fragments, delivering a visceral finale to this high-octane collection.
This release follows k?d’s 2024 NIGHTMODE debut, “Tear Me Down”, which received acclaim from tastemakers like UKF and This Song Is Sick, along with radio support from industry leaders Alison Wonderland, NGHTMRE, and SLANDER. With his distinctive ability to blend anime-inspired visuals, internet subculture, and cutting-edge production, k?d has built an unmistakable identity in the electronic music space. And his new glitch boy alias finds him kicking his artistic vision into high gear.
As he ventures further into uncharted sonic territory with ‘LISTEN WHILE DRIVING LATE AT NIGHT,’ k?d reaffirms his role as a transformative force within electronic music. This EP captures the pulse of his sonic evolution—raw, bold, and cinematic—while offering listeners an immersive soundtrack to their own midnight escapes. With this release, k?d solidifies not just his reputation as a boundary-pushing producer but as a storyteller crafting vivid worlds where sound and emotion collide, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying 2025.
k?d’s new EP ‘LISTEN WHILE DRIVING LATE AT NIGHT’ is available on all platforms via NIGHTMODE.
