Sikdope and Melissa Grace’s new single “Chasing Echoes” lands like a late-night adrenaline rush built for those moments when the rave blurs into something cinematic. Out now on Dim Mak, the track sees the Polish producer drilling deeper into his harder, more atmospheric side while tapping the raw energy and precision of one of Australia’s most exciting mainstage forces.
The Sound of Controlled Chaos
“Chasing Echoes” wastes no time setting a mood: Melissa Grace’s haunting topline rides over tense, rave-tinged synths before the first drop pulls everything into focus. Sikdope structures the tune with each drop acting as its own chapter: starting with a vocal-led section that lets the lyrics breathe before exploding into a thunderous hard dance groove.
Sikdope’s Harder Evolution
“Chasing Echoes” arrives on the heels of Sikdope’s recent single “Small Talk,” but it pushes his sound into darker, heavier territory. Long known as a studio chameleon, he’s built a reputation bouncing between bass-heavy house, trap, and high-energy hard dance.
Co-signed early on by Calvin Harris for his breakout hit “Snakes,” Sikdope has since turned that momentum into a global presence, tearing up stages from Tomorrowland to EDC Orlando. Backed by a decade of classical training, he brings a meticulous musicality to all his wildest tracks, and “Chasing Echoes” feels like another step in his ongoing obsession with fusing melody with madness.
Melissa Grace Owns the Spotlight
On “Chasing Echoes,” Melissa Grace’s vocals act as the emotional anchor that makes the track hit harder. A DJ, producer, and vocalist from Sydney, she has spent years turning Australian mainstages into her playground, holding down spots at venues like Marquee and Ivy and tearing through parties such as Scarlette in Melbourne.
Her background in classical piano gives her a deep musical foundation that translates into vocals evident on “Chasing Echoes.” Having supported names like Wukong and Alex Hayes, she’s built a reputation for high-octane sets that leave crowds buzzing, and that same energy bleeds into “Chasing Echoes,” where her voice commands and cuts through the instrumentals.
Echoing Between Lines
What makes “Chasing Echoes” stand out is the song’s ability to blur lines: it’s hard dance but melodic, euphoric yet chaotic, emotionally charged while still engineered as a mainstage weapon. The vocal-led first drop, evolving structure, and climactic outro works perfect enough to invite listeners back to catch new details in the production each time.
For Sikdope, it’s another flex of versatility and dancefloor control; for Melissa Grace, it’s a statement moment that positions her not just as a DJ, but as a forceful vocal presence. Together, they’ve delivered the kind of track that feels destined to echo through both playlists and festival sets.
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