Okay, real talk: I hit play on Wassu and Marsh’s new collab “Forgiveness” and within 30 seconds I was staring out the window like I was in some emotional movie montage. This track is the kind of Progressive/Organic House hybrid that sneaks up on you, wraps you in the warmest hug, and then gently wrecks you in the best way possible.
“Forgiveness” is the third time these two absolute legends have locked themselves in the studio together, and it’s landed on Marsh’s brand-new album Endless (which, side note, is already on repeat over here). If you’ve been sleeping on Wassu, it’s time to wake up. The New York-based producer has quietly become one of the most exciting names in the global organic house scene, and tracks like this prove exactly why.
So what makes “Forgiveness” hit so damn hard?
It starts with that signature Wassu groove—deep, rolling, earthy percussion that feels like it was recorded in a forest at 4 a.m. (in the best All Day I Dream kind of way). Then Marsh comes in with his trademark lush, emotive chord progressions that somehow make you feel like you’re floating above the dance floor while simultaneously being pulled into the deepest feels. The melody? Straight-up heartbreaking in the most beautiful way. It builds and breathes like it’s alive, layering ethereal synths and subtle vocal chops that give you goosebumps every single time the drop resolves.
There’s this moment around the 4-minute mark where everything strips back to almost nothing… just a soft pad and a distant vocal snippet… and then BAM—the groove slams back in with this soaring lead that legitimately made me tear up on the subway. Yeah, I’m that guy now.
Lyrically and emotionally, the title says it all. “Forgiveness” feels like the soundtrack to letting go of something heavy you’ve been carrying for way too long. In a world that’s felt pretty chaotic lately, this is the kind of dance music that heals.
Wassu’s glow-up has been insane to watch
From throwing parties in Brooklyn warehouses to getting serious love from Anjunadeep, All Day I Dream, and basically every tastemaker that matters (Lee Burridge, James Grant, Tim Green—the list goes on), Wassu’s ascent feels completely earned. The dude just gets it: how to make deep house that bangs without ever feeling aggressive, how to craft melodies that stick in your head for days, and how to build a community that actually feels like family.
He’s shared the stage with giants like Above & Beyond, Bob Moses, Jody Wisternoff, and Maceo Plex, and every time he steps up, he proves he belongs there. With more releases incoming on some of the best deep and organic house labels out there, 2025-2026 is about to be the Wassu show, and I’m here for all of it.
Final verdict?
If you love melodic house that makes you feel things—real things—then “Forgiveness” is essential listening. Wassu and Marsh didn’t just make a track; they made a moment. Do yourself a favor and let this one wash over you with good headphones or a proper system. You’ll thank me later.
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What did “Forgiveness” do to YOU? Did it hit as hard for you as it did for me? Drop your thoughts below—I read every single comment.
