Today, critically acclaimed Italian Emo-Tech duo Mathame officially unleashed their highly-anticipated single, ‘Discovery Channel’ via Republic and Casablanca Records. The collaboration with Lyke arrives hot on the heels of the duo’s high-octane performances during ADE where they tantalized fans with the explosive track, making it a staple in their sets throughout the week.
Discovery Channel
The track’s pulsating beat immediately plunges listeners deep into the throws of Mathame’s innovative spirit. At the same time, the driving bassline sets an infectious rhythm and promises an unparalleled sonic journey. The track is driven forward with an instantly recognizable lyrical sample from Bloodhound Gang’s ‘The Bad Touch’. The sample bursts with nostalgia and adds a viscerally addictive layer to the track.
‘Discovery Channel’ showcases Mathame’s technical prowess and boundless vitality as they continue to breathe new life into tracks of other genres and decades. The hard-hitting masterpiece unleashes a euphoric wave of sound. In effect, it invites listeners across the globe to dive deep into the duo’s effervescent vision. Meanwhile, they continue to carve out a unique space for themselves and push the limits of the genre.
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Mathame had some words regarding the track: “For us, despite the seemingly light-hearted nature of the original track, it’s one of the most profound memories from our adolescence. It was the golden age of MTV, and The Bad Touch was one of the first music videos we ever saw. Beneath the humor and the energy, we always felt there was this dark, hypnotic melancholy lurking underneath. So, when Lyke suggested we work on it, it was almost instinctive—it felt so natural to bring out that darker tone we had always sensed“.
“The track came together in just a few days, like it had been waiting for us to transform it. From the
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very first moment, we knew we were onto something special. It immediately became a hypnotic, magical piece in our
sets, a constant feature that captures the crowd every time. It was magical from the start.”
2024 has marked a triumphant return of Mathame’s shared artistic vision. First, it saw the releases of critically-acclaimed singles ‘I Will Find You,’ and ‘Angel’. This accompanied their groundbreaking residency – NEO – at Ibiza’s fabled electronic temple, Amnesia. The event coalesced music and art, bridging the gap between ancient and modern. Moreover, it oversaw the completion of their AV Shows with an electrifying performance during Tomorrowland Weekend One.
Besides, it was a one-of-a-kind, first-ever full-length AI-generated feature film in a public venue. On October 5, the duo officially unveiled NEO World, their highly-anticipated world tour, debuted at the iconic Brooklyn Mirage. The two-hour show involved a 360-degree immersive sonic experience, coalescing music and art. Lastly, it centered around the reimagined, nine-meter-tall humanoid – NEO –. The latter is the physical manifestation of the duo’s connective ethos and symbol of unity and peace.
Nothing like a revival of our teenage years into an adult interpretation of those hazy dreams. Here is ‘Discovery Channel’: