Ray Volpe is pulling no punches as he builds momentum toward his debut album. His latest release, “ANESTHETIC,” arrives as the fourth single from ‘FOREVER, VOLPETRON,’ due out later this year. Teaming up with singer-songwriter and producer Mathue, the track leans into Volpe’s melodic roots—and fans are already hooked.
First unveiled as the emotional finale to his EDC Las Vegas 2025 set, “ANESTHETIC” stole the spotlight. The song soundtracked the fireworks finale of the festival and instantly exploded across social media. Over 100,000 fans have since streamed the full performance on Ray’s YouTube, eager to relive the magic. Head to 56:00 to watch it play out live:
While Volpe is known for neck-snapping bass, this release showcases his emotional depth. “ANESTHETIC” builds slowly with heartfelt lyrics before erupting into a euphoric drop. The result is a cathartic moment that fuses power and vulnerability in equal measure. Mathue—whose viral project BOI WHAT features Plankton-filtered vocals over metalcore—shows a new side here. Singing in his natural voice, Mathue delivers a raw and emotive performance. His vocals glide seamlessly over Ray’s soaring melodies and polished production. Ray shares,
“MELODIC BASS IS SO BACK! I’m so happy to finally release “ANESTHETIC” with Mathue! Working with Mathue was so easy; he’s such an incredible singer/songwriter as well as producer, & this one’s been such a good one to end my sets with. I’ve been making melodic bass since 2010, ever since I started my career really, so I’m really stoked to come back to it & showcase what my debut album is gonna be looking like – everything I love to create, no matter the genre. I hope I hear everyone singing along to this at the next shows!!”
With four singles now released, Volpe’s debut album is taking shape. “ANESTHETIC” marks a return to his melodic roots while pushing his sound forward in a way that feels both intimate and explosive. It’s a reminder of why fans fell in love with his music in the first place—and why they keep coming back. Whether you first heard it during the EDC firework finale or are just discovering it now, “ANESTHETIC” is a track worth feeling all the way through. You can stream it now on all major platforms.
