Sub Focus & Grimes’ ‘Entwined’: A Celestial Drum & Bass Collision

When two worlds collide, magic happens, and that’s exactly what unfolds in “Entwined,” the new collaboration between Sub Focus and Grimes that’s shaking up the electronic scene. The track feels like stepping into a futuristic dreamscape where emotional vocals and explosive basslines coexist in perfect harmony. It’s as if Sub Focus’ precise, high-octane production merged with Grimes’ celestial artistry, resulting in something that feels both otherworldly and deeply human.

From the first few seconds, “Entwined” pulls you into an atmosphere thick with tension and beauty. Airy pads and reverberating synths set a cinematic tone, creating the sense that you’re floating in zero gravity before the beat even lands. When it does, it lands hard. Sub Focus flexes his mastery of melodic drum and bass, layering clean, rolling breakbeats under a swelling bassline that feels alive, constantly shifting, twisting, and breathing. There’s an elegant precision in the way the track moves. The percussion is tight and kinetic, snapping perfectly into place while the sub frequencies throb underneath like a racing pulse. Over top of this meticulously built structure, shimmering synth stabs and melodic motifs dance with Grimes’s haunting voice, giving the song its ethereal dimension. The drop doesn’t just hit, it glides, turning the track into a fluid motion of rhythm and resonance.

This isn’t an old-school jungle or straight festival drum and bass. “Entwined” belongs to the modern, melodic wave of the genre, reminiscent of artists like Dimension, Wilkinson, and Netsky, but infused with Grimes’s surreal energy that gives it a luminous, interplanetary twist.

Lyrically, “Entwined” explores the paradox of human connection in a digital world, a theme that feels quintessentially Grimes. Lines like “I could cross the desert, cross the seven seas” and “We’re entwined beyond time” evoke both yearning and transcendence. The song captures love and existence that surpass the physical, echoing the feeling of two souls orbiting each other across infinite space. Where many drum and bass tracks rely solely on instrumental intensity, this one finds its soul in the words. The vocal delivery is soft yet commanding, wrapped in reverb that makes it feel like it’s echoing across galaxies. Grimes doesn’t just sing over the beat, she becomes part of the atmosphere, her voice melting into Sub Focus’s production until the two feel inseparable, entwined in every sense.

“Entwined” is tailor-made for those who crave both euphoria and emotion in their electronic music. It’s for the bassheads who live for the drop but also for the dreamers who find themselves lost in the moments before it hits. If you’re the kind of listener who thrives on the energy of a packed festival crowd, lights flashing and hearts racing, but also finds beauty in late-night solitude with headphones on, this song will speak directly to you. It resonates with fans of crossover acts like Fred again.., RÜFÜS DU SOL, and ODESZA, who love their beats big but their moments personal.

In a year already stacked with massive electronic releases, “Entwined” stands out because it’s more than a collaboration. It’s a statement. Sub Focus, one of drum and bass’s most accomplished producers, continues to push boundaries by inviting new voices into the genre. Grimes, ever the chameleon, brings her ethereal pop sensibility and conceptual artistry into a space that’s both unexpected and exhilarating. Together, they’ve created a track that bridges the gap between the underground and the cosmic mainstream, a reminder that drum and bass isn’t just music for the body but for the imagination.

“Entwined” is built to move you emotionally, physically, and spiritually. It’s the sound of two creative galaxies colliding and leaving behind a shimmering trail of light.

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