Song You Need: Two Shell are masters of the mutant rave on “Dust”

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Few acts in electronic music are having as intriguing a moment as Two Shell. The duo began releasing music in 2019, starting with the slick deep techno of their Access EP, but their sound got progressively sunnier as it pulled from more euphoric corners of the vinyl bin. The growth culminated this year with two of their best songs yet: “home,” a candy-coated raver with vocals like passing lights on a highway, and “no reply,” a fusion of ’00s R&B with SOPHIE’s unorthodox rave.

June 30 will see the release of Two Shell’s next EP, Icons, and its new song “Dust” is out today. It starts with a thumping techno beat that throws back to their earlier releases before things get progressively stranger: Choral vocals lead to a computerized flight attendant urging us to enjoy the ride, and a grime-y sub-bass surges into a distorted lead melody and back again. “I hope you enjoy ride,” our robotic clerk says near the middle of the song. Absolutely, and we can’t wait for the next one.