Italian producer and multi-instrumentalist Lawrence Fancelli, better known by his project Mouth Water, returns with a track that feels both timeless and completely of the moment. “Rise”, released June 27th on Through The Void Records, is a radiant, heart-swelling electro-pop anthem that captures the giddy optimism of reconnecting with old friends and rediscovering shared creative paths. It’s the kind of track that turns a casual listen into a full-body experience, tailor-made for open-air festival fields and those introspective late-night drives where the horizon feels endless.

Originally written between 2019 and 2020, “Rise” has the unique quality of sounding like both a culmination and a fresh beginning. It marks one of the most emotionally introspective pieces in the Mouth Water catalog to date, using metaphors of celestial rebirth and emotional revival to tell a story of personal connection and enduring friendship. But it’s not weighed down by sentimentality—instead, it’s propelled by joy, a sense of renewal woven through every shimmering synth line and bouncing bass groove.

From the opening bars, “Rise” locks into a danceable pulse, driven by crisp percussion and a tight, groovy bassline that evokes the best of 80s synth-pop and modern indie electronic. Fancelli’s production is polished but never sterile, layering bright, glassy synth textures over a rhythmic backbone that demands movement. It’s an intricate arrangement that still feels light on its feet, the perfect marriage of meticulous studio craft and organic energy.

Vocally, the track shines through a distinctive, repeated melodic motif that serves as both an anchor and an emotional release valve. It’s one of those hooks you find yourself humming minutes after the track fades, equal parts euphoric chant and meditative mantra. There’s a subtle indie-pop sensibility at play here too—while the electronic elements sparkle and hum, “Rise” leaves room for warmth and humanity, with vocals that deliver both melody and message without getting lost in overproduction.

Fancelli’s knack for fusing house sonorities with retro synth atmospheres has never felt sharper or more inviting. The track’s optimistic theme of emotional resurrection lands without cliché, avoiding the overwrought or heavy-handed in favor of something quietly profound and universally relatable. It celebrates not just rising from hardship, but the exhilarating surprise of finding old connections still intact, ready to bloom again.

“Rise” isn’t just a high point in Mouth Water’s discography—it’s a vibrant testament to the enduring power of communal joy, memory, and reinvention. An anthem for anyone who’s ever felt the bittersweet pang of nostalgia collide with the thrill of a new beginning, it cements Fancelli as a thoughtful, inventive force in modern electro-pop. Expect this one to echo through festival speakers and playlists long after summer’s end.

Undeniably, it’s as catchy and positive feeling as a song can be! So please, click those links below to get into it and make sure to follow along for plenty more.

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Mouth Water soars with euphoric Electro-Pop on single, “Rise”