Born and raised near Washington DC – a hidden heart of house and techno in the United States – Enamour, also known as Michael Gold, has carved out a path within the underground dance scene. However, he refuses to confine himself to one genre, constantly evolving his dynamic style alongside his effervescent talent. With a burgeoning global presence in the underground electronic realm, Enamour has delivered infectious dance-floor hits through prominent labels such as Last Night on Earth and Get Physical. Now, Enamour teams up with Atlanta-born electronic virtuoso Paraleven for their latest EP, “Rune”.

The EP, consisting of two tracks, kicks off with the mesmerizing and powerful single “Can’t Stay”, released in February. Driven by a heavy bassline, adorned with arpeggiated synth refrains, and enveloped in an ethereal ambience, it sets the tone perfectly. On the title track, “Rune”, the duo delivers a deep, melodic techno experience dripping with vivid synths and bass-infused beats.

Listen to the EP…

Read the interview…

Hey Enamour! How has your year been so far? Any highlights?

Hey, 2024 has been amazing so far. I’ve had some incredible moments on the road including EDC Mexico and Space Miami, in particular – the energy from the crowd, the vibe of the venue, it all just came together in the best way. My studio needed some reconstruction that got finished in February so I’ve been pretty productive in the studio since then and am excited about what’s getting made.

You’re based out in LA, how has the scene inspired the music you create?

Honestly, I’m not so sure the scene has influenced my music much. It’s definitely a goal of mine to start working with the wealth of local songwriters and musicians here but haven’t dipped my toes into that much yet, and within the club scene I just don’t have much time to go out locally these days. We live in such a globalized scene right now, I’m not sure how much locale determines what you make, moreso the people you surround yourself with, and these days much of that is online for me.

Your latest project, Rune EP, drops on March 29. Can you share your creative process behind the project?

Both tracks on the EP emerged from Paraleven and I exchanging ideas that we had plateaued on solo. Collaborating online, we picked up where the other left off, allowing for a seamless yet individual creative flow. Rune was a demo that I had started in 2020, using some vocal choir samples and manipulating guitar plucks with distortion and reverb to sound like a chant, which became one of the “signature sounds” in the song. I sat on (and forgot about) the demo for quite a while before getting connected with Paraleven and sending the project his way. He continued with the grandiose vibe I’d created, adding the synth line and arpeggio. With Can’t Stay, he sent over a demo with the topline and an arpeggio that I kept, while flipping it into more of a progressive house journey.

Where did the name for the EP come from; does “Rune” have any meaning to you?

We had a working title for the title track up until recently when Paraleven suggested “Rune”. From the initial creation of the track, I was imagining it as the soundtrack to an ancient, mystical desert scene and Rune fit that imagery well. It also has a boldness and mystery to it which fits the song nicely.

Did you learn anything new whilst creating the project? Did you have to overcome any challenges?

If anything, the collaboration was the solution to our individual challenges stalling out on our demos. It further reinforced the idea that collaboration is one of the most powerful tools we have as artists.

What was it like working with Paraleven? What did the collaborative process look like?

Working with Paraleven was great. We have a synergistic relationship where our strengths really complement each other. We worked exclusively over the internet; with a fluid exchange of ideas, where we’d riff off each other’s demos and build on them, each of us adding our own flair until the tracks found a complete identity. I find that online collaborations can offer a unique opportunity compared to in-person sessions. It’s like a color palette, where an in-person collab is the mixing of colors into a new shade, but online, each of our styles remains distinct but together forms a beautifully coordinated spectrum.

You’re on international tour this year, travelling to Mexico, Canada, London, and more. How does touring change your music?

Touring is transformative—it’s like each city and show leaves a fingerprint on your sound. Experiencing different cultures, crowds, and venues, it opens up new creative lanes and influences that organically seep into the music. It keeps my sound evolving and dynamic. The feedback from crowds on works-in-progress is also tremendously useful for fine tuning tracks before their release.

What else can fans expect from you for the rest of the year in terms of collaborations and live events?

I have several collaborations with vocalists in the works right now but am more focused on solo projects. I’ll be touring a lot in the US throughout the year at a few festivals as well as club shows, in addition to some international dates. There’s a lot that I can’t mention yet but it’s certainly going to be the biggest year yet for the project.