Let Ophelia boss Seven Lions & Anjuna’s Andrew Bayer tug at the heart-strings in their debut collab, ‘Returning To You’

July 11, 2021

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“Returning To You” is the first ever collaboration between dance producers Seven Lions and Andrew Bayer. A production juggernaut and a master of his craft, Andrew Bayer has packed more into his burgeoning career than most artists manage in a lifetime. The Berklee College of Music graduate has released almost solitarily on Anjuna, receiving a Grammy nomination for his work on Above & Beyond’s We Are All We Need and then co-producing the UK trance trio’s follow-up album, Common Ground. So what better way to branch out from his home label than blossoming into the serene sounds of the trance-friendly world of Ophelia.

Bridging the gap between melodic bass and trance labels Ophelia Records and Anjunabeats, the track is an emotive 110 BPM thumper that only gets better over time. Alison May, a frequent Anjuna collaborator in her own right, takes listeners on a longing journey that culminates in the perfect blend of explosive synths, bass, and melody. The five minute cut is a heart-string ballad that uplifts just like trance should— into the skies, up past the heavens, and into the ethereal place of the spirit.

“Returning To You” releases just before their sold out show at the legendary venue Red Rocks Amphitheater headlined by Seven Lions with special guest Andrew Bayer on July 28. Listen below. Stoked on the long-awaited collaboration to come down the pipelines, Seven Lions confirmed as much on his socials: “We’ve been working on this track for some time now and we’re excited to play it out live at Red Rocks later this month.”