Hey there, fellow groove hunters! If you've been scrolling through your playlists lately, you've probably felt that electric buzz in the air—2025 is serving up a serious resurgence in bass house and future house vibes, where thumping basslines meet sky-high melodies that make you want to drop everything and hit the club. And right in the heart of it all? The fresh drop from Leeds' own Crvvcks and his collaborator Az Always with "Breathe," the lead single off Crvvcks' debut EP Confluence. This track isn't just a banger; it's the kind of euphoric earworm that's got us rethinking our entire weekend plans. Picture this: you're lost in a sea of strobe lights, that weighty groove hits, and suddenly, everything feels possible. Yeah, that's the magic we're talking about today.
As someone who's spent way too many late nights dissecting the latest in dance pop and electro house, I can tell you—"Breathe" is pure fire. It's got that perfect blend of club energy and crossover appeal that's dominating the scene right now. With the global dance music world leaning hard into genre-blending hybrids—like fusing those classic UK garage basslines with trance-inspired highs—Crvvcks is nailing the moment. Released on September 5th via the powerhouse label Perfect Havoc (you know, the ones behind over 11 billion streams and a stack of platinum hits), this four-track EP is Crvvcks' big statement. And "Breathe"? It's the opener that sets the tone, wrapping you in emotive vocals from Az Always while those catchy toplines and heavy drops pull you deeper into the rhythm. We're talking euphoric musicality that builds to those peak-time moments where the whole room loses it—think soaring hooks that linger long after the bass fades.
What I love most about "Breathe" is how it captures that raw, unfiltered joy of the dancefloor. The production is slick yet gritty, with layers of synths that nod to future house's futuristic edge while keeping the bass house pulse pounding like a heartbeat on steroids. Az Always brings this haunting, soulful vocal line that cuts through the mix, turning what could be just another club track into something downright cathartic. It's got that infectious energy that's tailor-made for late-summer festivals or your next house party playlist. If you're into the likes of Tiësto's heavier sets or the melodic twists from artists like Meduza, this one's gonna slot right in. Heck, it's already got me replaying it on loop, imagining it blasting through Leeds' underground spots where Crvvcks cut his teeth.
Now, let's chat about the man behind the decks—Crvvcks, aka Joe Mafullul, the Leeds-based producer who's basically the UK's worst-kept secret in electronic music. Pronounced "Crooks" (easy to remember, right?), this guy's been on a rocket ship trajectory since his 2021 breakout with "Colours" on 3Beat. That track? It smashed daytime playlists on Kiss FM and Capital Dance, racking up BBC Radio 1 love and even landing on Spotify's Massive Dance Hits. Fast-forward to 2024, and he's stacking wins left and right: "Plateau State" on Sonny Fodera's Solotoko got props from TCTS and DJ S.K.T, while "Your Body" on New State turned into a TikTok sensation and earned BBC Introducing shouts in Leeds and Sheffield.
But Crvvcks isn't just about the studio—he's a beast behind the booth, delivering high-octane sets across the UK that blend underground grit with global polish. Official remixes for heavyweights like David Guetta and Tiësto? Check. Releases on Defected's D4 D4NCE and Musical Freedom? Double check. With over 30 million Spotify streams under his belt and co-signs from Diplo to Oliver Heldens, he's got that rare mix of street cred and mainstream pull. And teaming up again with Az Always (their second collab after the Valentine's Day heater "What If") shows his knack for picking partners who elevate the vibe. Az Always, that up-and-coming producer with a flair for emotive textures, adds just the right spark—think of her as the secret sauce making "Breathe" feel both intimate and explosive.
Tying it all back to the bigger picture, Confluence couldn't drop at a better time. Bass house and electro house are exploding in 2025, with playlists like Apple Music's Bass House 2025 and Electro House 2025 curating non-stop heat. We're seeing this huge wave of hybrid sounds, where future house grooves crash into Afrobeat rhythms and UK garage roots for that ultimate dancefloor fusion. Tracks like "One More Time" on the EP bring uplifting piano-house euphoria, perfect for those sunrise sets, while "Ain't Giving Up" channels Leeds' bassline heritage with spins from Tiësto and Armin van Buuren already in the bag. And closing out with "What If"? It's got those club-ready grooves that scream versatility. Perfect Havoc is killing it as always, scouting talent like Crvvcks who's got the chops to bridge the underground and the charts. In a year where electronic music's all about blurring lines and sustainable raves (shoutout to those eco-friendly Berlin spots), this EP feels like a confluence of everything fresh and fierce.
Alright, real talk— if you're not streaming Confluence yet, what are you even doing? Head over to your fave platform and dive in; "Breathe" is calling your name. It's the soundtrack to reclaiming that post-summer energy, reminding us why we fell in love with dance music in the first place.
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So, spill the tea in the comments—what's your take on "Breathe"? Is it peak-time essential or the ultimate chill-out closer? Does Crvvcks have you booking tickets to Leeds, or are you already remixing it in your head? Hit play, share this with your crew, and let's keep the conversation (and the bass) bumping. Until next time, keep dancing like nobody's watching—because in this scene, everybody's grooving together.
