Before Dawn drops debut 'Reborn EP' on Arcane

Before Dawn is the new techno alias from electronic duo SLANDER and their debut EP 'Reborn EP' is out now on Eli Brown’s Arcane Records.

SLANDER is made up of Los Angeles-based artists Derek Anderson and Scott Land and have been a dominant force in bass music for over a decade with their high-energy performances, extensive discography and headline sets at major festivals around the world. In 2023, the pair introduced Before Dawn as a creative outlet for exploring darker, techno-driven sounds. The alias has since featured at events like Burning Man, EDC Las Vegas, and Space Miami.

The 'Reborn EP' marks Before Dawn’s first official release. Opening with the title track ‘Reborn’, the EP introduces a shadowy, industrial tone, blending ominous atmospheres with raw percussion and distorted synth textures. Following this is ‘With Me’, a collaboration with French producer SampliFire who brings a dark warehouse techno energy. The third track, ‘Spiral Eyes’, features Dutch producer Former and has heavy kicks, decaying melodies and a dystopian vocal to create a driving and unrelenting finish to the EP.

A remix pack featuring reworks from Victor Ruiz, Charles D and NoNameLeft is set to follow in September.