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Out Now on Jaguar’s UTOPIA
“Kissing In The Strobe Light” is the new single from UK producer SONIKKU featuring vocalist Orchid, released via Jaguar’s label UTOPIA. The track blends electronic and dream-pop elements, combining SONIKKU’s production expertise with Orchid’s distinctive vocal style. The release is timed for the height of festival season, aiming to capture audiences with its energetic and contemporary sound.
SONIKKU is recognized for incorporating Italo disco, house, and pop influences, while Orchid contributes melodic hooks and emotive delivery. The collaboration emphasizes both artists’ strengths, offering a dance track characterized by nostalgia and modern appeal. The single is positioned as a representation of fleeting connections experienced in nightlife settings, aligning with the thematic direction suggested by its title.
UTOPIA, led by BBC Radio 1 tastemaker Jaguar, is known for supporting innovative and genre-crossing music. The release of “Kissing In The Strobe Light” aligns with the label’s reputation for promoting forward-thinking artists and maintaining a focus on the dance music community. SONIKKU has described the track as embodying the values of freedom and self-expression, aiming to reflect moments of connection on the dancefloor.
Musically, the single features synthesizer-driven production, rhythmic basslines, and lyrical content centered on themes of transient romance and emotional intensity. Orchid’s vocals are highlighted as a key component, contributing to the track’s distinctive sound and overall atmosphere.
Released via Jaguar’s pioneering label UTOPIA, this single finds its home among forward-thinking, genre-defying music. Jaguar, a BBC Radio 1 tastemaker and champion of progressive sounds, has built UTOPIA into a beacon for artists pushing boundaries while keeping the dancefloor at their heart. The decision to release “Kissing In The Strobe Light” through this label is a testament to its boundary-blurring ambition and its undeniable club appeal.
In a statement about the release, SONIKKU shared, “UTOPIA has always been about more than just music — it’s about freedom and self-expression. This track was born in that spirit: an ode to those moments of pure connection under the flashing lights, when the world falls away and all that’s left is the music and someone by your side.”
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