Electronic duo SLANDER join forces with genre-defying producer Jason Ross for their powerful new collaboration, “Lead The Way,” released via SLANDER’s Heaven Sent imprint. Featuring soaring vocals from MRYN, the emotionally charged single blends melodic bass, cinematic production, and trance-inspired textures into an uplifting anthem centered on the strength and guidance that love can provide.
“Lead The Way” serves as the latest installment in SLANDER‘s forthcoming StarDisc project, an evolving collection of releases spanning the duo’s Gud Vibrations and Heaven Sent labels. The project reflects the Los Angeles duo’s remarkable versatility, showcasing their ability to move effortlessly between melodic dance-pop, dubstep, techno, and emotionally driven electronic music.
At its core, “Lead The Way” explores unwavering devotion and the comfort of placing complete trust in someone who brings light during life’s most difficult moments. MRYN’s heartfelt vocal performance anchors the track, while lush orchestral swells, ethereal pads, shimmering trance melodies, and euphoric arpeggios gradually build toward a breathtaking melodic bass finale. The production seamlessly blends cinematic storytelling with heaven trap percussion and expansive sound design, creating an emotional journey that feels equally suited for festival main stages and personal moments of reflection.
For Jason Ross, the collaboration highlights the genre-spanning approach that has defined his career. Renowned for effortlessly navigating melodic bass, progressive house, trance, hard dance, and beyond, the Los Angeles producer once again demonstrates his talent for balancing technical precision with emotional songwriting. His signature melodic sensibilities pair naturally with SLANDER’s cinematic production style, resulting in one of the project’s most emotionally resonant releases.
The single follows another high-profile release for SLANDER with “Under My Skin,” their heavy collaboration alongside Spiritbox and Vastive, which amassed more than 705,000 streams within its first two weeks. The duo also recently received a commendation from California State Assemblyman Mark Gonzalez, recognizing their contributions to the continued growth and cultural impact of electronic dance music.
Beyond the studio, SLANDER continue their ambitious The Voyager Tour while preparing for appearances at some of dance music’s biggest festivals, including EDC Orlando, Lost Lands, Global Dance, North Coast, Bass Canyon—where they’ll perform a special back-to-back set with Excision—along with VELD, Badlands, and Rampage Open Air, where they’ll reunite with NGHTMRE for another highly anticipated back-to-back performance.
Meanwhile, Jason Ross continues building momentum following the release of his acclaimed album True North via Lost In Dreams Records. He is currently preparing for his extensive True North Tour, a 12-plus-stop headline run featuring performances at renowned venues including Concord Music Hall, Webster Hall, Ogden Theatre, 45 East, Showbox, History, 1015 Folsom, The Observatory OC, NOTO Houston, Sunbar, and Vanquish.
With “Lead The Way,” SLANDER and Jason Ross deliver a soaring melodic bass anthem that captures the emotional power of connection through cinematic production and unforgettable songwriting. As both artists continue pushing creative boundaries, the collaboration stands as another compelling example of their ability to unite heartfelt storytelling with festival-scale electronic music.
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