‘Faint’, Radikon catalogue number 14 sees Radikon co-founder Jonas Saalbach and label mainstay Yubik team up in a mesmerizing synthesis of their singular styles, with rising star Coeus on remix duty. The title track is the quintessential collaboration. Infused with Yubik’s heavy, mournful drama and Jonas’ life-affirming bliss, ‘Faint’ threads the needle in spectacular fashion, taking the listener on an emotional journey through both producers’ worlds in unison. ‘Keep Spirit High’, Jonas’ solo contribution, lightens the mood with shimmering strings, synths and guitars. Fluttering arps and playful leads intertwine to create a floating soundscape that promises bright todays and brighter tomorrows. ‘Conspiracy of Silence’ is a monumental ballad at odds with the light-heartedness of ‘Keep Spirit High’. Thundering drums and shuddering synth sweeps set the stage for Yubik’s haunting vocals in a powerful groover laden with melancholia. Coeus’ rendition of ‘Faint’ builds on the singular vibe of the original, but packs a succinct punch. A relentlessly throbbing groove pushes the track forward, while powerful synth stabs drive the energy to peaktime heights with punishing efficiency. From the onset of our journey with Radikon, collaboration has been a focal point for us. With ‘Faint’, Yubik and Jonas create a beautiful dichotomy of styles, proving that when it comes to art, one plus one doesn’t have to equal two.