Lost In Dreams returns with the latest installment of its acclaimed ‘Gateway’ compilation series, delivering Volume 8—a vibrant showcase of electronic music that spans drum and bass, future bass, indie electronic, and more. The release features brand-new, exclusive tracks from Smile The Roses, Josh Rubin, ELLUM, ALIGN, ellie d., Laxcity, V. Christie, Julian Bates, ALBA, and Low Mileage.
Opening the compilation is Smile The Roses, a newly launched collaborative project between respected vocalist Josh Rubin and producer ELLUM. Their debut single on Lost In Dreams, “Maybe,” is a moody, melodic drum and bass-leaning ballad that blends cinematic soundscapes with heartfelt lyricism. Rubin’s emotive vocals explore the uncertainty of moving on from a failed relationship, while lush synths and crisp breaks build toward a pitch-shifting liquid climax tinged with future bass textures. The track follows the duo’s first release, “Little Things,” which dropped in June.
Continuing the spirit of collaboration, ALIGN teams up with ellie d. for “Walls,” an uplifting anthem about letting go and embracing the light. The Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter’s hypnotic yet vulnerable delivery pairs perfectly with euphoric vocal chops, sun-soaked melodic leads, and playful bass drops. The result is an energizing, feel-good track that’s as introspective as it is danceable.
Making his Lost In Dreams debut, UK producer Laxcity contributes “Vanish,” a nostalgia-infused cut that blends groovy percussion with radiant synth stabs and syrupy, pitched-up vocals. The track drifts between dreamy breakdowns and ecstatic drops, adding glitchy flourishes and soaring textures for a euphoric club-ready finish. Following his successful ‘forevermore’ EP, Laxcity describes “Vanish” as his step toward more dancefloor-driven music.
Norwegian artist V. Christie brings a love-inspired escape on “With You,” merging elements of trance and UK garage into a sultry, mesmerizing groove. Lush synth work, spoken word passages, and a nostalgic ‘90s dance vocal layer into a track designed to captivate both hearts and dancefloors.
On “In The Light,” Julian Bates and ALBA craft a cinematic, emotionally charged journey. Dark, atmospheric pads meet a gripping vocal performance that transitions between shadowy tension and uplifting release, embodying hope emerging through the darkness.
Closing out the compilation, Low Mileage delivers “I’ll Wait,” a heartfelt anthem about patience, perseverance, and the enduring nature of love. With emotive vocals, soaring melodies, and an undercurrent of optimism, the track resonates as both a personal confession and a universal promise.
With ‘Gateway Vol. 8’, Lost In Dreams once again highlights its ability to blend emerging talent with established names, offering a melodic, emotionally rich collection destined to resonate with fans across the electronic music spectrum.