Los Angeles-based producer Slowpalace returns on November 7th with ‘back to life / lost’, a dual-sided release on NIGHTMODE that explores the delicate balance between renewal and disorientation. This marks his fourth release with the label since his 2021 debut, continuing a trajectory defined by atmospheric depth and emotional precision.
The lead track, “back to life,” radiates euphoria through contrast. A shimmering house cut, it blends shuffling drum grooves, subtle distortion, and Slowpalace’s signature glitch-textured synths with glowing piano motifs and disharmonic fills. The track navigates a journey from light to shadow, weaving melancholy beneath its buoyant rhythm—a reflection of how resurgence and collapse often coexist.
On the flip side, “lost” delves into introspection. Drawing on classic trance motifs, it unfolds with layered melodic haze and restrained rhythms, offering a counterpoint to the brightness of “back to life.” Together, the two tracks trace a full emotional orbit, capturing the highs and lows of rediscovery where clarity can dissolve back into uncertainty.
Following September’s “bettr off,” which earned coverage from UFO Network, Fresh Music Freaks, Skope Mag, Music on the Rox, and others, Slowpalace—the alias of Judd Muñoz—continues to fuse melancholic textures with visceral energy. His catalog spans Monstercat, Proximity, and NIGHTMODE, and his 2024 debut album gemini showcased his range across house, synth-pop, and indie electronica.
Having shared stages with artists like Madeon and k?d, Slowpalace has cemented himself as a versatile voice in contemporary electronic music. On ‘back to life / lost,’ he bridges emotional resonance with club-ready energy, a reminder that every return, no matter how triumphant, carries the shadow of being lost again.
Reflecting on the release, Slowpalace shares: “These two tracks are very special and I relate to them on a deep level. To me, it’s about the highs and lows of life, and accepting the cycles of good times and bad times in life. Finding your way back, only to be lost again. Thank you to NIGHTMODE for believing in these records and for always having my back! I’m always honored to be put on such a respected label in the scene. love y’all.”
Slowpalace’s new double-sided single ‘back to life / lost’ is available on all platforms via NIGHTMODE.