Hey, friends! Imagine this: it’s golden hour, you’re cruising with the windows down, and a track hits that feels like a warm hug from someone you kinda-sorta miss. That’s exactly what happened the first time I pressed play on “Away” – the brand-new collab between Australian producer bluu wav (aka Cameron Taylor) and LA indie-pop heartthrob Ben Provencial. If you’ve been craving that sweet spot where dance pop, deep house, and chill house all melt together, stop scrolling. This one’s for you.
Why “Away” Feels Like the Perfect End-of-2025 Vibe
2025 has been wild for electronic-leaning pop – we’ve seen the massive rise of “organic house,” artists blending live instrumentation with four-on-the-floor beats (think Lane 8, Ben Böhmer, and our forever faves Shallou and oskar med k). “Away” slides right into that lane but adds its own sunset-tinted glow.
From the opening pad swell, you’re pulled into a world of restrained urgency. Ben Provencial’s vocals are buttery and intimate – the kind of voice that makes you lean in closer to the speakers. Lyrically, it’s that push-pull feeling of wanting to stay but knowing you’ve gotta go. The hook (“Take me away…”) lands like a soft punch straight to the feels. Meanwhile, Cameron’s production is tastefully lush: rolling sub-bass that never overpowers, crisp percussion that begs you to move, and these shimmering melodic synth lines that sparkle like city lights on water. It’s deep house you can cry to and dance to at the same house party.
Fans of Shallou’s “Heartaches” era or the warmer side of Meduza are going to eat this up. It’s emotional electronic music done right – moody without being sad, groovy without being cheesy.
Who Is bluu wav? (Spoiler: He’s Kind of a Big Deal Already)
Hiding in plain sight just outside Sydney, Cameron Taylor has quietly become one of Australia’s most in-demand pop/electronic producers. Before stepping out as bluu wav, he was the secret weapon behind dark-pop artist Chymes – executive producing a project that’s racked up 70+ million streams and landed a deal with heavyweight label Nettwerk Music Group.
His résumé is low-key insane: syncs on Pretty Little Liars reboot, Love Island, Good Trouble, Garnier global campaigns, features in Rolling Stone Australia & India, two-time Great American Song Contest winner… oh, and he’s already dipping toes into K-pop, working with writers feeding major Korean labels like JYP. Dude’s basically the Swiss Army knife of modern pop production.
“Away” is his debut solo-leaning release under the bluu wav moniker, and choosing to team up with Ben Provencial – an LA vocalist whose indie-pop pen game has been turning heads – feels like a statement: Cameron’s ready to bring his signature warm, melodic touch straight to the forefront.
Final Verdict & Playlist Add Status
Look, I’ve had “Away” on repeat for days now. It’s the perfect bridge track – chill enough for focus playlists, uplifting enough for pre-drinks, emotional enough for those 2 a.m. “where are we going?” drives. If chill house, deep house, or emotional dance pop is in your wheelhouse, you need this in your life immediately.
What do you think – does “Away” hit that Shallou/oskar med k sweet spot for you? Drop your thoughts in the comments, share it with your group chat, and let’s get this one everywhere it deserves to be.
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Now go stream “Away” by bluuwav x Ben Provencial and tell me I’m wrong. I dare you.
