The third single and accompanying visualizer from his eagerly awaited forthcoming album, Life of a Wallflower, Vol. 2, builds on the viral hitmaker’s innovative and creatively expansive discography.
LA-based producer extraordinaire Whethan returns this week with his latest genre-defying earworm, ‘Do You Remember’, set for release on May 3rd via Good Luck Have Fun. Serving as the third single off his highly anticipated forthcoming studio album, Life of a Wallflower, Vol. 2, this sleek house adjacent track with a future-bass groove promises to hypnotize listeners with its dynamic production. Paired with a mesmerizing visualizer, ‘Do You Remember’ sets the tone as an album precursor while further cementing the beatmaker’s reputation as an established technical producer.
‘Do You Remember’ seamlessly entwines disco elements with modern house production with distorted vocals murmuring the haunting refrain, “You said forever, Do you remember,” Whethan guides the listener through a nostalgic yet forward-thinking soundscape of complexly textured layers of synths, wherein glitchy breakdowns collide with futuristic synths and rarefied percussion. With ‘Do You Remember’s vintage charm and intricate sound design, Whethan engineers a captivating journey from start to finish.
Life of a Wallflower, Vol. 2 marks significant innovation and artistic exploration for Whethan. Described as a manifestation of his profound affection for music and eagerness to present a diverse array of his production skills- each track encompasses various sub-genres, sound designs, and emotional landscapes. The long-awaited follow-up LP from his debut album, Vol. 2 is a snapshot of disparate elements, intricately collaged to form an abstract collage of different soundscapes- presenting a new era for the Chicago-born artist.
Whethan swiftly asserted himself as a prominent figure in the electronic music explosion of the 2010s. Becoming the youngest producer to debut on Australia’s Future Classic label, he swiftly gained acclaim from industry luminaries and future collaborators like Oliver Tree and Charli XCX, eventually achieving gold-selling status. His discography, spanning from the sun-soaked anthems of his debut album, Life of a Wallflower, Vol. 1, to the dance-pop finesse of ‘Fantasy’, hypertrap grit of ‘MIDNIGHT’, and recent viral sensation ‘MONEY ON THE DASH’ showcases his remarkable versatility.
With each sonic venture, Whethan‘s work resonates deeply, amassing over 1 billion streams and collaborations with an array of artists including Elley Duhé, Dua Lipa, Yeat, Bipolar Sunshine, Tom Morello, Nessa Barrett, The Knocks, Jeremih, glaive, and many others. Never one to rest on his laurels, the producer prides himself on pushing the boundaries of innovation, continuously evolving his sound with each era.
Beyond his impressive collaborative efforts, Whethan’s production prowess extends further, with credits for artists such as Joji, The Chainsmokers, Kygo, Megan Thee Stallion, Meghan Trainor, and BoyWithUke. Each collaboration enriches his portfolio and underscores his significant influence and adaptability across diverse musical genres.
Just ahead of Life of a Wallflower, Vol. 2, ‘Do You Remember’ is yet another milestone in Whethan‘s remarkable journey. As the album gears up for its launch on May 31st, 2024 emerges as a pivotal year in his career as he occupies the musical realm with his long-awaited second installation of his debut LP.