Summer just got a soundtrack upgrade, and it’s called ‘Running’. Dombresky and CHANEY have finally unveiled their long-awaited collab with platinum-certified Aussie vocalist KLP, and it’s every bit the indie-dance dream we hoped for. Released on August 1 via Insomniac Records, ‘Running’ is a shimmering blend of groove, emotion, and nostalgia that hits right in the feels while keeping your feet moving.
Built around a raw and haunting topline from KLP, ‘Running’ tells the story of that one feeling you can’t stop chasing, an emotional loop we’ve all been trapped in at some point. “It’s about the kind of obsession that haunts you,” KLP said. “You just keep running back and chasing the feeling.” That bittersweet theme is carried through every synth, every bassline, every little shimmer layered into this track.
The whole thing started when KLP sent over an a cappella earlier this year, and CHANEY immediately caught a wave of inspiration. What started as a looped vocal and bassline jam morphed into a fully textured soundscape of dreamy arpeggios, soft guitar licks, rich synth layers, and harmonies that practically drip with nostalgia. CHANEY’s melodic instincts shine here, you can feel the care and detail in every second.
Dombresky described the process as pure magic. “Everything clicked, the timing, the vibe, the emotion, it all just landed exactly when it was supposed to,” he shared. That sense of alignment is all over ‘Running’. The track isn’t just a casual bop, it’s a full-body, emotional groove that works equally well on a festival stage, a beach sunset, or a midnight highway drive.
KLP’s vocals walk the perfect line between grounded and ethereal. They float just enough to feel otherworldly, but still punch with emotional weight. She doesn’t just sing the story, she lives it in real-time, right there with you. Her voice ties the whole thing together, turning a vibey instrumental into something that actually means something.
‘Running’ blends the best of all three artists, Dombresky’s signature groove, CHANEY’s ear for rich melodies, and KLP’s lyrical depth. It’s one of those rare tracks that isn’t just a summer banger; it feels like a memory waiting to happen. You’ll dance to it, sure, but you might also cry to it in your car, and that’s exactly the point.
Out now on Insomniac Records, ‘Running’ is already on its way to becoming one of those defining tracks of the season. It captures obsession, longing, and freedom in one shot, without ever losing that lush indie-dance edge.
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