GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer and musician Benjamin David, known as Mild Minds, teams up with Victor Pakpour from the alt-indie electronic group Ruby Haunt for the second release of their collaborative project, LUV HRTS, under Mild Minds’ new label MOODS INTL.. The track, titled “CAN WE DO BETTER?”, showcases their unique synergy.
“CAN WE DO BETTER?” features radiant melodies and shimmering textures that glow with an ethereal, atmospheric quality, driven by a smooth, dancefloor-ready beat. This prismatic duet highlights the distinctive styles of both artists, with Benjamin’s captivating electronic layers blending seamlessly with Victor’s indie influences. Their collaboration captures a profound creative harmony, reflecting the innovative spirit of these two forward-thinking musicians.
Their first single, “U REALLY HURT ME,” marked the initial release on MOODS INTL. and received enthusiastic support, including airplay on BBC Radio 1’s ‘Future Dance’, and features in Mixmag, Magnetic Magazine, Earmilk, and This Song is Sick. The track also earned spots on several Spotify playlists, such as NMF AU & NZ, Chill Tracks Heart Beats, New Music Friday Dance, and New Dance Beats.
Reflecting on his partnership with Victor Pakpour of Ruby Haunt, Benjamin David of Mild Minds shares, “Victor and I have been friends in music for years. We began collaborating on video clips, then started sharing ideas and new music we loved. Occasionally, we would jam together, and one of those sessions resulted in the song ‘Dopamine’ on my first Mild Minds album. As he started producing music himself, we exchanged more ideas, realizing we both loved emotion in dance music, and that’s how this project began.”
Mild Minds, the brainchild of Benjamin David, has drawn comparisons to artists like Bonobo, Maribou State, Caribou, and Four Tet. The GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist, vocalist, and producer creates electronic music that transcends genres, balancing dancefloor energy with downtempo vibes. With over 200 million streams and performances with acts like Big Wild and TYCHO, Benjamin David embarks on a new chapter with his label MOODS INTL. and as part of LUV HRTS.
Victor Pakpour, one-half of the band Ruby Haunt, has amassed over 40 million streams on Spotify since the band’s formation in 2015. Their sound, characterized by minimalistic pop and alt-indie electronic elements, has earned them recognition for their unique songwriting and self-produced visuals. Their musical style complements Mild Minds’ house-driven electronica, creating a harmonious blend in their new project LUV HRTS.
As MOODS INTL. prepares for a significant impact in 2024, stay tuned for more releases from LUV HRTS, Mild Minds, and other exciting projects from Benjamin David’s newly established record label throughout the year.
LUV HRTS: Instagram | Spotify
MOODS INTL.: Instagram
Mild Minds: Website | X | Instagram | Spotify | Soundcloud
Ruby Haunt: Website | Instagram | BandCamp | Spotify | YouTube
