Unter Strøm continue building momentum with the release of their third single, “Fragment,” a progressive electronic journey born from instinct, experimentation, and shared creative chemistry. The project unites John Kunkel (The New Division / John Grand) and Alex Gonzales (Matte Blvck), blending progressive electronic music with industrial textures, cinematic songwriting, and immersive club-focused production.
Already earning support from influential tastemakers including Above & Beyond‘s Group Therapy, Armin van Buuren‘s A State of Trance, Ferry Corsten, and Markus Schulz, the duo continue refining a sound that bridges melodic electronic music with darker, atmospheric influences.
Unlike their first two singles, which were created remotely, “Fragment” marks the first time Kunkel and Gonzales wrote a track entirely together in the same studio. During one of their first dedicated writing retreats at Los Angeles’ legendary Sound Factory, the pair spent two uninterrupted days free from deadlines or outside distractions, allowing the creative process to unfold naturally.
Starting with nothing more than a blank project, the two producers continuously traded places behind the desk, building the song organically as ideas flowed between them. Each time the arrangement appeared finished, a new section emerged. Rather than forcing a traditional structure, they embraced the evolving process, resulting in a composition that constantly shifts, rarely repeats itself, and reflects the creative freedom that has become central to Unter Strøm‘s identity.
Originally intended to remain an exclusive live ID, “Fragment” gradually revealed itself as one of the duo’s defining productions. Inspired by the creative legacy of Sound Factory and liberated by the absence of expectations, the session became a pivotal moment in the project’s evolution, transforming Unter Strøm from a long-distance collaboration into a partnership driven by in-the-room spontaneity and creative intuition.
The single was mixed by Aaron Short, whose credits include The Naked and Famous and So Below, before being mastered by Mike Marsh, renowned for his work with Depeche Mode, Massive Attack, The Prodigy, and The Chemical Brothers.
With “Fragment,” Unter Strøm deliver another compelling step forward, showcasing a cinematic and ever-evolving sound that continues to blur the boundaries between progressive electronic music, industrial influences, and immersive club culture. As the duo’s creative partnership deepens, the single offers an exciting glimpse into the next chapter of one of electronic music’s most intriguing emerging collaborations.