Daring them to confront their fears, HI-LO and ZHU’s new collaboration “Afraid To Live” envelops listeners in the heart of the techno underworld.
The inquisitive repetition of the track’s hook, “Are you afraid to live?” serves as both a challenge and an invitation, immersing us in the unrelenting rhythms that define a powerful techno anthem in-waiting.
Perfectly capturing the raw, primal energy of the after-hours world in which techno thrives, Oliver Heldens, under his HI-LO alias, leans fully into his underground edge by producing driving basslines and thumping percussion. He pushes the track into ominous territory alongside ZHU’s own techno alias, Blacklizt, whose hypnotic touch imbues its signature allure.
Known for bringing introspective depth to his songwriting, ZHU’s influence on “Afraid To Live” is unmistakable, drawing a subtle connection to the spiritual journey of his recent GRACE album, which hit streaming services earlier this year. The track is set to make a splashy debut at this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event, where HI-LO is set to perform at the annual Dockyard Festival on October 19th.
In the meantime, listen to the new track below and find it on streaming platforms here.
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