NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead rejoin forces on ‘Shady Intentions,’ ft. Tori Levett

November 8, 2021

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If history has taught electronic music fans anything, it’s that when NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead get together, great things have a tendency to align. Not since their hallmark collaboration, “Frontlines” have the three veteran production forces pulled together their talents. Now the three moguls have returned to the studio for an instant-hit collaboration. Featuring vocals by the talented Tori Levett, the eminent forces in electronic music collide on “Shady Intentions,” out now via Ultra Records.

Although it’s been more than five years since NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead last teamed up on a single, “Shady Intentions” masterfully highlights each artists’ abilities resulting in a standout track. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the official release of their latest song for most of the year as news of the collaboration made the rounds on social media.

The three-minute track opens with Tori Levett’s tranquil vocals over peppy synth work that seamlessly transitions to a heart-pounding rise of powerful bass. NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead pull listeners back and forth from interludes of dreamy melodies to bass-driven breakdowns that build up to a satisfying drop that envelops listeners in an energetic blend of snappy sound design and thundering drums. “Shady Intentions” is sure to be the epic collaboration fans have been waiting for all year long.

DJ, producer and vocalist Tori Levett is a rising name in the Australian electronic music scene. Her debut single “Something Bad” turned heads in 2018 for its fresh vocals paired with powerful bass beats for an outstanding dance track. She’s since released several singles that further demonstrate her talents as a vocalist and producer while also performing alongside some of the biggest names in Australia’s amazing dance music scene.

Fans likely recall when NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead set the electronic music world on fire more than five years ago with the release of their 2016 hit track, “Frontlines.” The groundbreaking song quickly amassed more than 33 million streams on Spotify alone, making it one of the most successful works of both artists. Reuniting once more, fans will be delighted to hear these two electronic music powerhouses meld Tori Levett’s lovely vocals to unleash a storm of melodic bass on their latest single, “Shady Intentions.”