Happy hardcore tones, progressive house with EDM vocals akin to the dawn of the genre – a euphoric rise and drop, with heartfelt, evocative lyrics and vocals, inspiring and motivational alongside. Producer ROQ1N captures the essence and power of true contrast, with the immense escapism and energy of Demons.
Blending intricate sound-design with snappy, thoughtful and engaging songwriting, Demons is impassioned and catchy, but also fully consumes its audience, in the multi-layered synth, bass and beat arena of sound that first gifted the scene such intense hypnotic enchantment.
The song is gentle to begin with, self-reflective and relatable in its journey through uncertainty to outright self-belief and possibility, but the musical progression more than follows suit – ROQ1N masterfully utilising juxtaposition to pierce through weight and volume at various key moments in the track.
These qualities run throughout much of the ROQ1N catalogue, but Demons is perhaps one of the most striking releases, considering the delicacy of the introduction, the rising anticipation of the kick drum, and the ultimate euphoria and wonder of the drop. You celebrate alongside our protagonist, and this song naturally becomes both a floor filler and an empowering ode to personal freedom and oneness.
