Manchester-based Austrian producer salute confronts grief with acute tenderness on “All About U”

“All About U” is drenched in electrifying melodies, catalytic dubstep rhythms and a mix of splintered synth pads, and yet despite this euphoric blend, the record is shrouded in a cloak of melancholy.

“This is a reflection of where my life was at whilst I was writing these songs,” he explains. “Rather than how they sound, I always end up writing songs that are meant to be sad but almost sound happy – this was probably just my way of coping with feelings”.

Having shelved the track for five years before recently returning to the vocal, there’s a sense of personal growth and reflection to the release. A “throwback to the post-dubstep era - uncomplicated and fun dance music”, its artistic vision is incredibly cohesive. An extension of bass culture, salute uses dubstep as a rough guide for his experimental production.