Manchester-based dance producer Audox drops his infectious new single ‘Afterglow’ on 26th February. The upbeat piano house track, which features vocals from alt-pop singer-songwriter Hedara. The track has already received support from world-renowned DJs including Calvin Harris, Kryder, Roger Sanchez and Green Velvet.
Under his pseudonym Audox, Christopher Kerry is igniting the industry with his energetic sound. He has had countless stella releases and played at some of the biggest festivals and clubs across the UK. Taking inspiration from MK, Gorgon City and CamelPhat, Audox now brings his powerful, prolific production and DJ style to the masses.
Since Hedara’s first release, Slow, she has gained the support of BBC Radio 2 via Jo Whiley; Dermot O’Leary; Radio 6, via Tom Robinson; BBC Introducing and Soho Radio. In 2020 Hedara teamed up with Pablo Bravas on their song You. Online publications such as Clash Magazine, Earmilk and Adidas X Girls Are Awesome have premiered and championed her music over the past year. In 2019 Hedara supported Tom Speight on his 15-night UK/IRE tour, with two sold-out shows at London Omeara and Bush Hall.
Audox and Hedara were brought together by Manchester production duo Versus for the first dance single release from Marylebone Records. The outcome is a track guaranteed to dominate live streams and airwaves in the months to come.
Speaking about the release Audox said: “The support this release has already received from some of the best DJs in the world is phenomenal. These are artists I’ve looked up to my entire career and to have them rating my track 5/5 is just mind-blowing.”
Hedara added: “When I saw that Calvin Harris had downloaded Afterglow I was ecstatic! The calibre of DJs and tastemakers who have already supported this track pre-release is incredible. It’s a real feel-good tune and I think that’s what we all need right now.”
We premiere ‘Afterglow’ on Data Transmission today. It’s infectious piano riff pairs with a killer bass-line to align with Hedara’s uber-cool vocals and delivers an unforgettable track that’s guaranteed to get people on their feet.
Check out ‘Afterglow’ here and grab it on Beatport.