Denver-based genre-bending producer, Manic Focus announced his 7th studio album, Never Not Blue with the release of his new single, “You Do You” today. The lead single is an epic bass-infused cut, blending blues melodies with hip-hop beats and dubstep wubs in a way that perfectly introduces the new Manic Focus era in explosive fashion. Listen to the song now below.
Of the song, Manic Focus said, “I wanted to return to the blues-electronic style I was experimenting with in 2013, which led to this tune. I love combining classic blues sounds with modern synth elements!”
Never Not Blue is a new full-length project that sees the producer returning to the blues-inflected electronic style of his earlier work. Having consistently evolved over the past decade, fleshing out his sound to incorporate new approaches to genre, songwriting, and composition, Manic Focus’ new album pays respect to the producer’s original musical identity while retaining the grand, lavish presentation he’s grown accustomed to. In many ways, Never Not Blue is a career retrospective – a look back at where Manic Focus began, and just how far he’s come.
Manic Focus’ unique style —defined by a hybrid of electronica, funk, soul, and new-era hip-hop— has helped the producer cultivate a fervent fanbase enraptured by his immersive studio trickery, and led him to performances at festivals such as Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Hulaween, North Coast Music Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Camp Bisco, Wakaan Festival, Summer Camp Music Festival, and multiple opening slots at Red Rocks in support of Zhu, Emancipator, Pretty Lights, and more.
Manic Focus tour dates:
1/27/23: Shipwrecked Music Festival | Tampa, FL
2/25/23: The Concourse Project | Austin, TX
4/8/23: Red Rocks Ampitheatre | Morrison, CO
5/5/23: Bama Slam | New Brockton, AL
5/26/23: Summer Camp Music Festival | Chillicothe, AL
