Following a multi-year run of collaborations and high-energy singles, LYNY finally delivered his debut album, Noise To Dance To, last week on October 17. The Chicago-born artist delivers an incredible showcase of his evolution, pushing his signature sound into fresh, uncharted territory, while balancing creativity and experimentation with familiarity.
Noise To Dance To exemplifies LYNY’s growth as an artist, while still effortlessly maintaining the signature LYNY sound his fans have come to love. LYNY’s sound has always been raw, gritty, and unique, which has helped him to stand out in what seems to be a never-ending ocean of bass talents.
The Lead Single: “Section”
The project features 11 tracks, which are all new, unreleased songs except for the lead single, “Section.” The song manipulates a vocal sample from Benny Benassi’s classic, “Satisfaction,” warping it to fit his aesthetic using his gritty LYNY bass and funky sound design.
The Classic LYNY Vibe
Tracks like “Step To It,” “Fire,” “Breaker,” and the Cozy Kev-collab “Triumph” bring that classic LYNY energy and are reminiscent of the early releases that helped him grow his audience over the years. His collaborations with PEEKABOO from last year come to mind, including his remix of “Bumpin'” and their collaboration on “Like That.” Those tracks would sound right at home within the first half of the album.
Pushing Boundaries
As the project unfolds, one can hear LYNY at his most adventurous. He spends the remainder of the album exploring new sounds and genres, particularly with “Sellout” and “King,” two raw, gritty drum & bass cuts that accelerate the project’s momentum. As the album progresses, Noise To Dance To begins to take shape as more than just a bass record. LYNY experiments with tempo, rhythm, and sound design throughout the project, and comes off as confident throughout, bridging his underground bass roots with elements from more mainstream influences to create something truly special.
The middle of the record shows off even more versatility, as LYNY fuses heavy trap and house elements on “Remember,” “Rude,” and “Money.” All three are fun, high-energy tracks that would set fire to any dance floor. “Money” stands out in particular, a vibrant trap anthem that channels the style and energy of many of the releases from trap-trailblazers like Knock2 and ISOXO.
Immediately following those high-energy tracks lies “Heard You,” a complete contrast to the previous tracks. “Heard You” slows the tempo and dives into a moodier space. Euphoric, heavy, atmospheric synths are highlighted alongside emotional vocals and synth chops, creating a cinematic atmosphere. It allows the listener to stop and breathe for a brief moment before nose-diving right back into the high-BPM drum & bass chaos of “Sellout.”
LYNY’s Studio Mindset
Beneath all the bass and energy, Noise To Dance To feels like a celebration of the creative process itself. It’s a record born from the joy of experimenting, a theme LYNY directly acknowledged when reflecting on the making of the album through an Instagram post last week.
“We had this sort of comical saying we always said in the studios when things got a bit too technical or hard: ‘we’re really just making noise on a computer,’ and I think that somehow has done wonders for us.“
It’s that playful, casual, and experimental mindset that defines Noise To Dance To.
The Finale: “Digital Runaway”
Closing the album is “Digital Runaway,” a remarkable finale that trades the heavy bass elements throughout the project for emotion and melody. An euphoric vocal sample rides over the nostalgic melodies that come together to create a true classic festival banger, reminiscent of hits from the early 2010s EDM era.
“Digital Runaway” is the perfect ending to a project that celebrates and highlights LYNY’s creativity, growth, and development as an artist, and the joy that he feels in creating exactly what this project was meant to be: Noise To Dance To.
LYNY’s Next Chapter
With Noise To Dance To, LYNY wasn’t just trying to cement his place in bass music; he’s completely redefining his sound and versatility as an artist. He’ll hit the road on a nationwide tour for the new album starting in November, working alongside the California-based event brand Brownies & Lemonade for tour support. From start to finish, the creativity and excitement can be felt within every track, and it’s obvious that this album was just as fun for LYNY to make as it is for the listener to experience. Don’t miss out on a chance to hear it live; tickets are on sale now.
