Hayden James and Dylan (from SIDEPIECE ) sing the chorus, while Ben from Boo Seeka provides the verse vocals.
James often relies on his Prophet 6 synth for quick creation and the Microcosm Pedal by Hologram Electronics to add an immediate "vibe" to his studio sessions. Thematic Elements Hayden James & SIDEPIECE Lights Go Down
James describes it as a "deep summertime groove" born from his time living in Manhattan Beach, CA, where he sought out a surf-inspired, beachy energy for the record. Track Details Release Date: April 8, 2022. Label: Future Classic . Hayden James and Dylan (from SIDEPIECE ) sing
James used tools like Soundtoys' AlterBoy and Ableton Live to pitch-shift and rearrange the vocals, creating a "crazy" sound that still leaves room for the track to "breathe". Track Details Release Date: April 8, 2022
The track features a unique vocal arrangement that Hayden James carefully crafted to create a "gang-style" or choir-like effect.
Experience the 'summertime groove' in the official music video for 'Lights Go Down', shot entirely on 16mm film:
Inspired by the alt-electronic sound of , the song balances deep house grooves with evocative lyricism.