GORDO and WhoMadeWho have officially linked up for a new single titled ‘ENERGY,’ now available via Maison Arts. This release represents a long-awaited collaboration that has been over a decade in the making, successfully bridging the gap between two artists who have navigated distinct paths within the electronic music landscape.
A music video for the track, which offers an ambitiously creative visual accompaniment, is available now on YouTube. This project marks the first official studio collaboration between GORDO (the artist formerly known as Carnage) and the Danish trio WhoMadeWho, known for their emotionally resonant and genre-blurring approach to club music.
The creative history between these artists dates back to 2012, when GORDO, born Diamante Blackmon, and WhoMadeWho’s Tomas Barfod first crossed paths in an Los Angeles studio complex. At the time, Barfod was carving out a niche in indie-leaning club music, while Blackmon was producing hip-hop and EDM under the DJ Carnage moniker. Despite their differing musical trajectories, the two maintained a mutual respect that eventually culminated in this studio partnership.
The resulting track, ‘ENERGY,’ is a light, euphoric production designed for peak-time sets. It arrives at a pivotal moment for both acts: GORDO has spent recent years exploring his Latin roots through his DIAMANTE album and the NO HAY VERANO SIN GORDO EP, while WhoMadeWho continues to tour behind their eighth studio album, Kiss & Forget, following recent accolades at the Beatport Awards.
“Music evolves when people stop thinking about genres and start chasing emotion,” GORDO noted regarding the release. “Every record tells a story, and that’s what this collaboration represents to me. It’s about pushing boundaries, creating something new, and hopefully inspiring more artists to take risks.”
Barfod echoed this sentiment, framing the track as the culmination of a long-standing friendship. “I met Diamante in LA back in 2012. I remember his insane energy and raw talent, but also a knowledge and curiosity towards the underground club scene,” he said. “Lately our paths have been moving closer, and after many years of flirting, we finally did a song together, and it’s the perfect combination of our combined frequencies. Light, fun and high ENERGY.”
GORDO’s career has expanded significantly beyond his early production work. The GRAMMY-nominated producer has contributed to projects for artists including Drake, Feid, and Tiesto. Meanwhile, WhoMadeWho—comprised of Tomas Hoffding, Tomas Barfod, and Jeppe Kjellberg—has solidified their reputation through acclaimed live performances and releases on labels like Kompakt and Innervisions.
Stream ‘ENERGY’ now below.
