Frank Walker‘s debut album ORIGIN emerges like a dawn over a well-known horizon, casting new mild on nostalgic dance music melodies and remodeling them with contemporary, modern brilliance.
A landmark second in Walker’s profession, the discharge of ORIGIN is one other key stepping stone in his journey from a Toronto nightlife staple to an rising world mainstage phenomenon.
A cornerstone of the album is “Missing You” with nation famous person Nate Smith, a poignant crossover observe that marries nation soul with dance rhythms. The beforehand launched “I Go Dancing” marks one other standout, a carefree anthem with Ella Henderson which earned Walker an EDMA for Dance/Electro Pop Tune of the 12 months. The observe’s laid-back vibe and Henderson’s charming vocals make it a perfect summer season hit, completely aligning with the ethos of Kygo’s Palm Tree Information, Walker’s longtime label.
In the meantime, the theme of youthful exuberance continues with tracks like “Youngblood” that includes Josh Breaks. Full with stadium chants and hovering melodies, the music is a rallying cry for each the younger and young-at-heart, encapsulating the album’s overarching theme of nostalgic songwriting paired with forward-thinking soundscapes.
General, ORIGIN is an album that bears the flag for euphoric dance music whereas pushing the boundaries with its genre-blending, harkening again to the daybreak of dance and nation collaborations within the early 2010s. Walker’s debut album invitations us on a journey by way of his sonic roots, celebrating the music he loves and the period that formed him, a journey that concurrently looks like a homecoming—and a brand new starting.
Hearken to ORIGIN beneath and discover the brand new album on streaming platforms right here.
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