Live Review: Mac Summer returns with epic new liquid Drum and Bass, releasing, ‘Web of Life’
Mac Summer is one of New Zealand’s most prestigious names in international dance music having led a prolific career.
Mac Summer is one of New Zealand’s most prestigious names in international dance music. Raised in Auckland NZ, the artist has led a prolific career, both as a fully fledged songwriter and collaborator. His most known for his prolific brand of genre bending, signature brand of liquid drum and bass, and with it, has found fans across the globe. Now, with over 30 years of skin in the game, is continuing to release original, singular music, still having his eyes set on setting the standard for the genre. Summer’s new single, ‘Web Of Life’ continues his sonic imprint, as he uses an array of electronic-based sub-styles to create a dark pop coated form of alternative dance.
With ‘Web of Life’, Mac Summer combines a dark and eerie atmosphere with warm ethereal vocals to create its infectious and memorable tone. Over its 5 minute run time, the track is an expert performance in tension and release, constantly catching the listeners off guard with unexpected twists and turns. It opens with mysterious and softly tapped chords, before it erupts into euphoric energy. Between its soaring production and an insanely catchy vocal performance sits an extremely appealing dance track.
