Josh Teed Unveils Cinematic EP Taking It All In
Following years spent cementing his status as an experimental bass music disruptor, Denver-based producer/violinist Josh Teed has charted a course for nonstop growth. For the past half-decade, Teed has captivated audiences across the nation with his dynamic multi-instrumentalist live sets, during which he seamlessly blends DJing with violin, synths, and other gear. The creative polymath has vaunted his immersive live show at renowned festivals such as Lightning In A Bottle, Gem & Jam, Sonic Bloom, and various official Pretty Lights Pre-parties; toured alongside esteemed bass acts like CloZee, Dirtwire, and Koan Sound; collaborated with artists such as Chmura, and Notlö; and he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Now Josh Teed has unleashed those musical musings in the form of his 6-track Taking It All In EP. Released via The Gradient Perspective Records, Taking It All In is brimming with Teed’s signature cinematic stylings and unconventional sound design. The artist crafted his new EP to mirror the twists and turns of his life journey thus far serving as a reflection and reminder to cherish every moment and embrace whatever might come your way.
“This EP is a departure from the sounds of all the music I’ve put out over the last five years. I wanted to challenge myself to step out of the box with this project, and what resulted is some of my favorite music I’ve ever written.” – Josh Teed
Taking It All In effortlessly melds pop sensibilities with intricate production flourishes, signaling an exciting sonic evolution in Teed’s artistic journey. Placing a heightened focus on melodic expression, lead vocals, and granular synthesis, Teed’s introspective EP propels his sound to entirely new heights.
Fans got their first taste of Taking It All In via the EP’s lead single, “Just Breathe,” a collaboration with rapper Chuuwee and vocalist Blūm that combines Teed’s hazy, atmospheric essence with a dose of hip-hop swagger.
Next, Josh Teed unveiled “Wildfire,” a collaboration with vocalist Skye Silansky that’s replete with ethereal atmospherics, euphoric bass wubs, and majestic string instrumentation.
The full release of Taking It All In also served up four brand new singles: “Taking It All In,” “Autumn Breeze,” “Clarity In The Chaos,” and “All The Spaces In Between” a collection of tracks that showcase the artist’s brimming versatility, penchant for intricate sound design, and ability to translate lush, atmospheric soundscapes into vivid visual worlds.
The title track “Taking It All In” is a mesmerizing, glitch-infused piece that sets the tone for the rest of the project. Next up is “Autumn Breeze” featuring the vocalist muna a collaboration that brings forth ethereal vocals, enchanting textures, and whimsical instrumentation.
“Clarity In The Chaos” follows as a crisp, emotive cut complemented by Julia Khan’s angelic vocals, who serenades listeners with the repeated, heart-tugging phrase: “I want clarity.” Rounding out the EP is “All The Spaces In Between,” a spirited number combining future bass elements with pulsating rhythms, immersive synth pads, and cacophonous textures.
Taking It All In is a masterclass in subverting bass music tropes to create a genre-blending, lavish listening experience. Warping together symphonic elements with traditional bass aesthetics, acute melodicism, and a vocal-forward approach, Teed redefines himself and, in the process, the parameters of what bass music can be. Taking It All In is out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can catch Josh Teed performing all of the EP’s tracks on his headlining, nationwide “Taking It All In Live 2024” tour. On the “Taking It All In Live 2024” tour, Teed will continue his tradition of giving back to local and global communities, which he strives to do on every tour.
