Chris Lake, an undisputed industry leader, continues to dominate the tech house scene as he sells out multiple-day runs of some of the biggest shows of his career. Montreal’s Tiga, a dance music veteran, has also enjoyed a strong start to the year, highlighted by the release of his album HOTLIFE and a powerful collaboration with Dom Dolla. The two legends have now united to produce a new, forward-thinking tech house tune featuring vocals from Chris Lake’s wife, Aatig. ‘Party Time’ is out now on Black Book Records.
The track opens with a spoken word, back-and-forth duet between Tiga and Aatig, playing on the phonetic similarities between “party time” and “body time.” The drop arrives with sudden intensity, shifting the focus to an unconventional, choppy melody underscored by pulsing percussion and a collection of scattered sound effects, bloops, and scratches. Vocals return with a more pronounced buildup, leading into a groovier, yet equally experimental, drop. The track briefly decelerates before delivering a final, high-energy surge through its conclusion.
While tech house remains an immensely popular genre, ‘Party Time’ distinguishes itself by showcasing the innovative production skills of its collaborators. It comes as no surprise that the track has already garnered exceptional responses from crowds at Tiga’s Coachella set and Chris Lake’s recent performances in New York and Los Angeles.
Chris Lake maintains a busy schedule with tour, club, and festival dates booked well through the fall, including a unique B2B DJ set with Disclosure in September. Tiga, while not currently on a full tour, is slated to appear at HARD Summer and ARC Chicago, in addition to a special hometown show at Montreal’s ÎleSoniq festival.
