Immerse Yourself in the Dreamlike Drum & Bass of What So Not and Daktyl’s “Fever”

by Michael Ryan · Published November 2, 2023

If there's anyone to soundtrack our hypnagogic states, it's What So Not and Daktyl.

With the profound ability to blend aching, dreamlike sound design with rave-fueled euphoria, both are revered producers in their own right. They've now joined forces to release a new track alongside a whimsical performance video, both of which EDM.com is premiering today in collaboration with Monstercat Instinct.

Indietronica meets drum & bass in "Fever," which would lull you to sleep if not for the combustible rapture of its drops. With its sublime synths and floaty keys, the breathtaking track is a serotonin flusher.

What So Not begins by strumming a kalimba before taking the mic for a haunting verse. Daktyl then takes over the vocals for the pre-chorus, singing about the visceral nature of music and its capacity to shape our purpose. Check out the duo's impassioned "Fever" performance video below.

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"Personally, the lyrics to me are about dedication. Feverish passion, commitment and purpose," Daktyl said. "For both Chris [What So Not] and I, we have found that through music. It is how we give shape to the world around us. Conversely, making music is absolutely an addiction. I cannot, and never want to, stop. Everyone is chasing this feeling that is within all of us, but can come in many forms, such as raising a family or teaching. It can of course take a darker shape, but it is important to try to bend it to the light, whatever that means to you."

You can find "Fever" on streaming platforms here.