MURDAH SRVC channels Dance Music's 90's spirit with “THANATOS”
On “THANATOS,” MURDAH SRVC pulls off something that feels like a time capsule! It’s a track that could easily have soundtracked the dancefloors of the late ’90s while feeling fully alive in 2025. At its core, the song channels the irresistible pull of dance and house music, yet it refuses to be just another nostalgia trip. Instead, it uses that familiar foundation as a springboard for something richer and more cinematic. You’ll experience a blend of euphoric vocals, rock-tinged textures, and a chorus so memorable you’ll be singing along by the song’s end.
Produced at the foot of Mt. Etna in John Lui’s studio, the track is steeped in an atmospheric intensity.. You can feel the heat in its pulse with the slow build of pressure in its rhythm, and the sudden eruption of energy when the chorus hits. Lui’s production is as sleek as it gets, balancing sharp beats with a warmth that allows CHE’s vocals to soar. His delivery is a powerhouse of controlled emotion, equal parts soulful and triumphant, lifting the track from a simple club cut to something that lingers long after the last note.
MURDAH SRVC doesn’t just want to make people dance, they want to tell stories that cut deep. Here, themes of guilt, love, and memory are wrapped in ballad-like lyricism, creating that contrast between the introspective weight of the words and the danceable energy of the instrumentation. It’s that tension between melancholy and euphoria that makes the track worth a second listen.
The project’s multimedia vision adds another layer. CHE, also a manga artist, brings anime-inspired visuals into the fold (music video attached above), with the single accompanied by a striking music video that blurs the line between fantasy and emotional confession. That pairing of sound and image makes MURDAH SRVC more than just a band, it’s really a multi-faceted experience you’ve got to watch.
By drawing on the pulse of past dance eras while injecting raw storytelling and a forward-thinking aesthetic, they’ve delivered a track that feels destined to echo across clubs, headphones, and playlists for years to come. It’s nostalgic feeling, but in the best way possible. Go ahead and click those links to listen in, watch, and of course to stay tuned for the latest from these collaborators!
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