Getting us into the groove of the fast-approaching weekend, Xinobi comes onto our playlists riding a wave of ear-worming beats and energetic flows. Providing an idyllic stage for the Portugese producer’s captivating vocals, the track has an unsettling darkness threading all the way through — proving his ability to evoke a spectrum of emotions through his innovative approach to tune-crafting. Hacked from his first album in four years, “Balsame” forms the title track for a collection of stratospheric efforts filled with dreamy lyricism and punching instrumentals.

Rich in symbolism, Xinobi comments on Balsame saying, “I see it almost as something like a balm, to sweeten the daily scars and social struggle out there. Not in an introspective way, but through action, movement, and collective questioning. The constant search for solace, to appease our sorrows will only be possible to satisfy through action, through active and proactive questioning, on the street or at home, in the most collective way possible. It’s a cliche but: Unity is strength. And people have proved through time that together they are better, question things better, act better and collectively heal better.”

Announced all the way back in January, the album is finally set for release on April 8th. Until then, head below to stream Balsame’s title track…