With “Cool Side of the Pillow,” Sound Dealers venture into bold new territory, fusing their worldly Afro House roots with the sleek pulse of Tech House. The result is a hypnotic, genre-blurring track that captures both the urgency of a sleepless summer night and the allure of a dark, late-night dance floor.
Inspired by a sweltering London evening where heat gave way to dream-fueled creativity, the track leans into minimal lyrics and rhythmic nuance. Pulsing percussion and melodic house textures unfold slowly, like waves of thought drifting through a hazy, nocturnal state. The duo’s signature global influences—shaped by their travels through over 100 countries—still pulse beneath the surface, but here they’re distilled through a Tech House lens that’s both sophisticated and emotionally charged.
The release includes two mixes: the Original Mix sets the scene with its smooth, immersive energy, while the darker second mix is tailor-made for 3 a.m. club moments—where time bends, and music leads. Throughout, Sound Dealers maintain their knack for storytelling through sound, delivering textures that shimmer and grooves that stay with you long after the track ends.
With “Cool Side of the Pillow,” Eli and Zukhra push their sonic boundaries, showing that evolution doesn’t mean abandoning roots
