Âme - Asa - Innervisions

While Kristian Beyer and Frank Wiedemann need no introduction, their latest single sure as hell does. Returning to their musical lighthouse, Innervisions, Âme presents the gargantuan hybrid, “Asa”. Synonymous with the wondrous excellence that we’ve come to expect from the German duo, their new outing is a truly dazzling creation that traverses from deep house to indie dance and beyond with engaging turns of the wrist and an exquisite sense of sonic architecture.

On “Asa“, sparkling bells lay the initial groundwork over thick kicks before irrepressible brass stabs take over. Gradually, deeper bass hits intertwine with the mix, driving the piece forward with their escalation, and Kristian Beyer and Frank Wiedemann unveil a high-pitch swell that leads us straight into a cascade of disco-laced chords that anticipate what will become of “Asa”. Down the halfway mark, Âme go all-in with a gripping breakdown where a dense low-end wave surges from the depths while “Asa” erodes away in entropy as razor-sharp synths cut straight through the haze. Here, in another unpredictable turn, the German production outfit introduces a monumental rave-infused sequence for the ages, bringing it all back in for a storming finale.

Like most of Âme’s unrivaled catalog, “Asa” stands in a class of its own. Modern, sophisticated, slick, and yet, bold and gritty enough to get all the boys in black shirts to go into goblin mode, Âme’s latest single is bound to provide more than just cheap thrills.

Âme’s “Asa” is out now via Innervisions. Purchase your copy here.