Challenging them to face their fears, HI-LO and ZHU's new collaboration, “Afraid To Live,” envelops listeners in the heart of the techno underworld.
The curious repetition of the song's hook: “Are you afraid to live?” It serves as a challenge and an invitation, immersing us in the relentless rhythms that define a powerful techno anthem in waiting.
Perfectly capturing the raw, primal energy of the after-hours world in which techno thrives, Oliver Heldens, under his alias HI-LO, leans fully into its underground edge producing powerful basslines and hard-hitting percussion. He takes the track into sinister territory alongside ZHU's techno alias Blacklizt, whose hypnotic touch imbues his signature appeal.
Known for bringing introspective depth to his songwriting, ZHU's influence on “Afraid To Live” is unmistakable, drawing a subtle connection to the spiritual journey of his recent album GRACE, which hit streaming services earlier this year. The song will make an eye-catching debut at this year's Amsterdam Dance Event, where HI-LO will perform at the annual festival Shipyard Festival on October 19.
In the meantime, listen to the new song below and find it on streaming platforms. here.
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