Following the momentum of their recent singles “Threads” (released October 3) and “Dancing in the Leaves” (released November 5), What So Not and Buunshin are set to unveil their highly anticipated collaborative EP, The Quiet That Hurts, landing on December 3, 2025. The project arrives as a swift and compelling follow-up to What So Not’s critically praised 2024 EP Motions—a deeply introspective body of work that highlighted his evolving sonic identity and mastery of emotionally rich electronic storytelling.
The Quiet That Hurts marks a striking creative fusion between the two producers, guiding listeners through a drum-and-bass–driven journey rooted in melody, vulnerability, and immersive experimentation. The five-track collection blends high-energy production with reflective emotional depth, showcasing a seamless balance of introspective themes and dance-floor intensity.
The EP features a standout lineup of vocalists, each lending their unique tone to the project’s overarching narrative. Maiah Manser elevates the opening track “Threads”, while Alina Pash brings raw power to “Tragic.” Lucy Lucy delivers emotional clarity on “Dancing in the Leaves,” followed by Aiko on “The One.” The project concludes with Mara Necia, whose ethereal performance on “Falling In” brings the EP to a cinematic close.
Across its five tracks, The Quiet That Hurts unfolds as a cohesive emotional arc—exploring themes of existential reflection, inner tension, and connection. The EP highlights the duo’s skill in crafting atmospheric, cinematic soundscapes while merging their distinct production sensibilities into something bold, textural, and deeply human.
Tracklist:
- Threads (ft. Maiah Manser)
- Tragic (ft. Alina Pash)
- Dancing in the Leaves (ft. Lucy Lucy)
- The One (ft. Aiko)
- Falling In (ft. Mara Necia)
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