The Denver-based melodic bass powerhouse recruits the dynamic force Blanke and alt-pop singer MGRD for the next single pulled from his highly anticipated album, a midtempo and rocktronic-laced breakup ballad.
William Black enlists Blanke and MGRD for “Goodbye,” a cinematic dubstep cut arriving September 26th on Lost In Dreams. The single marks the fifth reveal from William’s forthcoming studio album, pairing two of melodic bass’ most recognizable names with a rising voice from alt-pop.
“Goodbye” wrestles with the silence of a breakup that’s long overdue, capturing the ache of unsaid words when parting ways with someone who was always destined to leave. MGRD’s velvety topline anchors the narrative, unraveling heartbreak across a cinematic introduction that builds with driving guitar riffs and brooding rocktronic melodies. The tension peaks as the track detonates into midtempo drops before lifting into a soaring melodic bass finale, balancing brute force with emotional release.
Painting a picture of what feeling is captured by his new collab, William Black says, “‘Goodbye’ is about that heart sinking moment when someone leaves you, and you’re left with the silence of everything unsaid.”
The collaboration underscores William Black’s continued evolution as one of melodic bass’ most influential figures. Fresh off the success of his recent single “Monster,” which pulled in over 350K streams within weeks and earned radio play from Illenium and Frank Walker. Black is in the midst of unveiling his most ambitious album yet.
His music has drawn consistent support across SiriusXM, Wave Music, Arctic Empire, and countless tastemaker outlets, while his live schedule includes festival appearances at Goldrush, Dooms Night, and Ember Shores, plus tour support for SLANDER’s ‘Voyager’ tour and headlining stops at Pure Nightclub, The Republik, Harrah’s The Pool After Dark, Boulder Theater, Aggie Theatre, and Time Nightclub.
Blanke brings his versatile edge to the collaboration, a producer equally at home in the crushing world of dubstep and the emotive expanse of melodic bass. With releases alongside Illenium, REZZ, Seven Lions, and Zeds Dead, he continues to operate at the highest level across bass music’s spectrum. His current run includes Nocturnal Wonderland, REZZ’s ‘PORTAL’ show, and further dates with SLANDER on their ‘Voyager’ tour.
MGRD rounds out the trio with her alt-pop sensibility, a project launched by singer-songwriter Megan Redmond. Her emotive delivery threads seamlessly through “Goodbye,” adding a raw pop immediacy to the track’s heavy, layered production.
Together, William Black, Blanke, and MGRD deliver a single that bridges the raw catharsis of dubstep with the vulnerability of alt-pop, further solidifying Lost In Dreams as a hub for emotionally resonant bass music. “Goodbye” lands as both a crushing breakup anthem and another step toward William Black’s most revealing body of work to date.
William Black is a powerhouse in the melodic bass scene, known for his emotionally charged productions and uplifting anthems. Having collaborated with some of EDM’s biggest names, including Illenium, Slander, and many more, his music seamlessly blends heartfelt storytelling with dynamic drops.
William has graced some of EDM’s biggest stages, performing at major festivals and venues worldwide, captivating audiences with his high-energy sets and signature sound. With a growing global fanbase and a deep passion for pushing boundaries in electronic music, he continues to solidify his place as one of the genre’s most exciting and influential artists.
For a number of years now, JP Orchison has been steadily building the Blanke project into a force of nature in the Bass Music scene in the United States & across the world. The Australian born, Denver-based Producer/DJ has had a steady stream of genre defying releases over the years, with over 260 million streams that have included multiple EP’s on Labels like Monstercat, Ophelia & Deadbeats, collab’swith the likes Illenium, REZZ, Seven Lions, & Zeds Dead, & Remixes for Marshmello, Sullivan King & Slander.
Playing to sold-out crowds at iconic venues and festivals such as Lollapalooza Chicago and Paris, EDC Las Vegas, Red Rocks, Rampage Open Air, HARD Summer, The Gorge Amphitheater, Lost Lands, Listen Out Festival Australia, Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, The Hollywood Palladium, Warp in Tokyo and many more. Spending 2023 playing Festivals and direct supporting for heavyweights the likes of Zeds Dead, Illenium, and Subtronics, Blanke is out on headline show duties in 2024 with the return of his Earth To The Stars tour concept, which see’s him performing two sets, as Blanke in the headline slot & Drum & Bass alias ÆON:MODE in support.
Phase 1 over Winter & Spring saw over 15,000 tickets sold, with Phase 2 kicking off this Summer. Released in March of 2024, Blanke’s debut EP with the esteemed Monstercat label as been making waves to kick the year off, with a Remix for REZZ’S classic ‘Edge’ dropping in June, & collaboration with Haliene landing on Ophelia shortly after!
William Black, Blanke, and MGRD’s new single “Goodbye” is available on all platforms via Lost In Dreams.
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