JD Farrell and Alexion team up for ‘Illusive Thoughts’

With their most recent partnership, “Illusive Thoughts,” Alexion and JD Farrell have produced something rather remarkable. Published on VANDIT Alternative, Paul van Dyk’s forward-looking imprint, the song is a mesmerizing mix of musical depth and progressive drive that spans mainstage appeal with underground authenticity.

Masterclass in tension and release, “Illusive Thoughts” introduces mesmerizing, smoke-like voices thread over the track providing an ethereal touch. On the other end, shadowy saw waves and rolling midbass create an ambient basis. Driven by strong rhythm parts that demand movement, the production turns into euphoric highs balanced by atmospheric breaks that provide times of reflection. Under club strobes or during a festival sunset set, this kind of dynamic range appeals equally at 2 AM.

Both from the Southeast, Alexion, and JD Farrell have brought their own tastes into perfect harmony. Inspired by his rising profile with cosigns from heavyweights like Martin Garrix and Alok, Alexion’s cinematic touch balances Farrell’s “90s-inspired progressive energy,” developed via releases on Nora en Pure’s Purified Records. Taken together, they have created a dark, seductive, and unquestionably appealing sound.

It makes sense to release on VANDIT Alternative. Paul van Dyk’s label has long been a center for songs that defy expectations yet nevertheless fit a wide listenership. With “Illusive Thoughts,” Alexion and Farrell have presented a single equally at home on Beatport’s progressive charts—where it’s already gone to #3—as well as their mainstage rankings, where it claimed #9 inside just five days.

This is a statement piece, not only a club banger. DJs all around would be wise to include this one into their kits. Though maybe only wishful thinking, its anthemic, throbbing intensity screams for a 15-minute extended version. From East Coast venues to West Coast celebrations, “Illusive Thoughts” seems to spark dance floors everywhere.

Fans of melodic techno and progressive house should definitely include this on their playlist. And now is the chance for those still to see Alexion or JD Farrell live to start that. These two skills are assured to bring the heat to dancefloors close by even with the chill of winter. Whether you enjoy music or DJ, “Illusive Thoughts” is a song you really should not miss.

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