Shouse and David Guetta Join Forces for Soul-Searching Collaboration, “Live Without Love”

by Michael Ryan · Published April 28, 2023

Following Guetta's meteoric remix of Shouse's "Love Tonight," the artists have the makings of another hit on their hands with their first original collaboration.

Shouse and David Guetta are ready to spread the love again.

While "Live Without Love" marks their first collaborative original, the two have already established themselves as a tried-and-true a creative force. Guetta's remix of Shouse's "Love Tonight" has been nothing short of a meteoric success, shoring up hundreds of millions of streams across all platforms.

With "Live Without Love," Shouse bring themselves back to a visceral moment: saying goodbye to loved ones at home in Australia before embarking on one of the most significant tours of their career thus far. The song's introspective lyrics capture the dichotomy of a call to adventure while simultaneously feeling the pull to keep loved ones close.

The chorus of angelic vocals in "Live Without Love" replicates the larger-than-life feeling the artists have sought to capture on their biggest hits. Teaming up with Guetta, Shouse collectively embrace a distinctive blend of future rave-inspired synths characterized by bubbling arpeggiation and uplifting soundscapes.

Lightning hardly strikes twice, but this collective creative powerhouse may be a rare exception. Take a listen to "Live Without Love" below.