Hey friends, imagine this: it's that quiet, golden hour right before sunrise, mist rolling through ancient BC forests, light just starting to pierce the trees. That exact feeling? OAKUM bottled it perfectly in his latest single, "Echoes of Light." If you're into melodic bass tracks that hit you right in the feels before exploding into pure energy, this one's going to live rent-free in your playlist.
Released January 30, 2026, "Echoes of Light" is the lead single from OAKUM's upcoming UMBRA EP (dropping February 20, 2026), and it's already giving major Porter Robinson, Flume, ODESZA, and San Holo vibes. Labeled as Vapor Twitch and Future Bass, it leans heavily into cinematic melodic bass territory—think slow-build intros that pull you in deep, then massive synth blooms and clean, punchy drums that deliver a payoff worth the wait. The production feels textured and atmospheric, with that emotional core driving everything forward. It's not about forcing a pop hook; it's about earning the drop, letting the melody stick naturally while keeping things cinematic and immersive.
OAKUM, based right here in Vancouver, is the kind of producer who turns his surroundings into sound. By day he's a building designer (talk about cool dual life), but by night he's crafting spacious electronic music that starts quiet and opens into these huge, earned moments. His live sets are full AV experiences—custom visuals synced to the music, designed to really pull the crowd in and then blow the roof off. No background DJ vibes here; it's intentional, emotional performance art.
He's been building serious momentum too. In 2025, he hit Shambhala at The Village, scored a mainstage sunset slot at Friendzy Fest in Alberta, and shared bills like Red Room in Vancouver with SoDown. His tracks have landed support from heavy hitters like Levity, Dr. Fresch, and Maddy O’Neal, and you can hear echoes of his sound rippling through sets at Electric Forest, Lost Lands, and even Burning Man. That's the level of reach we're talking about—festival crowds are already feeling it.
And right now in 2026, melodic bass (and its cousins like future bass and cinematic electronic) is having a moment. Playlists are packed with emotional, innovative bass music—think big melodies over deep drops, chill summer vibes mixed with thought-provoking energy. Artists in this space continue pushing boundaries, blending atmospheric layers with driving rhythms, and tracks like this fit perfectly into that wave. Whether you're chasing that post-rave glow or just need something to soundtrack your early morning drives, "Echoes of Light" captures that transitional magic between night and day.
The visuals match the mood too—filmed at first light in those BC forests, quiet movement against the awakening world. It's all about that emotional first, energetic second structure. If you've been craving melodic bass that's cinematic without being over-the-top, this is your sign to hit play.
What do you think—does this track give you those golden hour chills? Drop your thoughts in the comments, I'd love to hear if it's hitting the same for you!
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