Two-time GRAMMY-nominated producer and composer Andrew Bayer has released a new single, ‘Burn For You,’ on August 14 through the Ophelia Records imprint. This song is part of his upcoming album, A Light That Guides Weary Travelers Home, which will be out on September 4. It follows recent singles like ‘Shield From Harm’ featuring Vök and ‘I Wish You Well’ with Jonathan Mendelsohn.
‘Burn For You’ features a collaboration with Australian singer-songwriter Vancouver Sleep Clinic, also known as Tim Bettinson. The song started as a simple piano and strings piece, but Bettinson’s powerful vocals added emotional depth. The track is personal for Bayer, as it honors his husband and reflects their experience welcoming their son into the world through their surrogate. It explores themes of love and finding hope after difficult times.
‘Burn For You’ showcases world-class vocals and intricate musical production
Musically, ‘Burn For You’ builds slowly, starting with emotional vocals before it reaches a strong, bass-driven peak. This shift from vulnerability to power demonstrates the emotional range of A Light That Guides Weary Travelers Home, showcasing Bayer’s skill in combining storytelling with electronic music.
For over ten years, Andrew Bayer has been a key figure in electronic music. His first album, It’s Artificial, blended genres like glitch-hop and progressive house. His second album, If It Were You, We’d Never Leave, received praise for its unique sound. In 2018, In My Last Life highlighted his talent for heartfelt songwriting, and in 2022, his two-part project, Duality, explored indie-pop and trance while also telling his personal story through a film available on Amazon.
Andrew Bayer continues to push his limits as an innovative producer
Bayer has also released many club records and collaborated with major artists like Seven Lions and Armin Van Buuren. He has performed at significant events such as Ultra Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, and Madison Square Garden. Known as a visionary in progressive electronic music, he continues to push genre limits while staying true to his creative style.
With ‘Burn For You,’ Andrew Bayer gives fans a strong preview of A Light That Guides Weary Travelers Home, showing the album’s emotional depth and musical ambition before its release on September 4.
