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Take a deep breath and dive into the flowing melodies of “Deep Clear Water”, a powerful collaboration born from the meeting of musical giants GRiZ and GRYFFIN. The new collaboration first poked its head above water during GRYFFIN’s Lollapalooza set, and ever since, electronic fans have been eagerly awaiting this day. “Deep Clear Water” combines GRYFFIN’s uplifting melodic textures with GRiZ’s unmistakable, soul-driven beats. From beginning to end, the track sends waves of euphoria coursing through your body. Prepare to submerge yourself in the aquatic realm of “Deep Clear Water”.

After a much-deserved hiatus, GRiZ returned to his throne invigorated by his unquenchable drive to create. Since his return, fans have been blessed with his latest EP Gemini, his collaborative single “Chaos Theory” with Wooli, and the announcement of his debut festival, Seven Stars, in Arrington Virginia. “Deep Clear Water” affirms GRiZ’s commitment to continuously pushing his production boundaries to new realms of sound and new collaborations. With his sold-out Seven Stars Festival right around the corner, fans who are unable to attend need not fret. Before the year is over, GRiZ is bringing his powerhouse performances to GRiZmas in Detroit, Hijinx in Philadelphia, Eternal NYE in Orlando, Lights All Night in Texas, and Decadence in Avondale. 

After a string of career-defining releases, GRYFFIN continues to cement his place as one of dance music’s most captivating forces. Known for seamlessly blending live instrumentation with euphoric electronic soundscapes, he has gifted fans with his celebrated albums Gravity and Alive, as well as standout collaborations with Illenium, Seven Lions, and OneRepublic. “Deep Clear Water” showcases GRYFFIN’s unwavering ability to craft melodic anthems that resonate on both festival stages and intimate dance floors. The next few months, GRFFYIN is set to deliver his melodic stylings to fans around the world, from Ultra in Japan to Wicked Oak Festival, Escape Halloween, as well as Australia and South Korea. With a packed schedule ahead, GRYFFIN continues to solidify his reputation as a master of emotional, melody-driven dance music.

As we dive into the rippling soundscape of “Deep Clear Water”, our ears are greeted by percolating tones amplified by singer ONR’s crisp vocals declaring, “I found myself here in deep, clear water”. As the track progresses oceanic textures and liquid tones bring us deeper towards the percussive climax. Once we reach the crescendo, “Deep Clear Water” erupts like a firework, sending a wave of chills down the spine while an emotive ripple of feel-good sound dances between our eardrums. Every bar of GRiZ and GRYFFIN’s new collaboration radiates the sensation of weightless freedom. 

“Deep Clear Water” is more than just a collaboration—it’s an invitation to immerse yourself in a world where GRiZ and GRYFFIN’s talents collide in perfect harmony. From the shimmering, liquid textures of its opening to the percussive, euphoric crescendo, the track carries listeners on a journey of emotion, freedom, and pure sonic bliss. With ONR’s vocals guiding the way, every note, every ripple, and every drop resonates like a pulse of weightless energy, leaving fans suspended in a moment of exhilarating musical release. In “Deep Clear Water,” GRiZ and GRYFFIN have not only crafted a track, they’ve created an ocean of sound to dive into again and again.

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