The Ocean Beneath x err: Rawr – “44”

“44” by The Ocean Beneath feat err: Rawr is a captivating piece of electronic music that grabs hold of your attention right from the start. Leeds producer Matt Burnside has put together a track that feels both nostalgic and modern at the same time.

The song builds on a foundation of driving progressive house grooves that keep everything moving forward with a clear sense of energy. Over those deep rhythms, you get warm, emotive analogue textures that evoke the mood of classic 80s records alongside the heart of 90s house and trance. The collaboration with err: Rawr adds an extra layer of depth to the sound, balancing an organic, natural flow with crisp electronic production that sounds incredible through a good pair of headphones or cranked up in the car during a late night drive. The influence of artists like Tinlicker and Franky Wah shines through in the way the track handles its darker, moodier moments without ever losing its dance floor energy.

The way all these elements lock together is remarkable. It has a hypnotic quality that just pulls you in, making it easy to see why it has picked up backing from BBC Introducing and belongs on flagship playlists like Night Rider or Electronic Rising. The level of care put into the arrangement and the rich atmospheric details show a producer who truly understands how to build a world inside a track. I genuinely love this release, and I think the artist created a absolute triumph of a song that stands out as some of the finest electronic work to come along in a very long time.

If you enjoy this track, I highly recommend diving into the previous releases from The Ocean Beneath to hear how this sound has evolved since 2019. The Ocean Beneath has been building a really special catalog over the past few years, showing an incredible level of dedication to crafting thoughtful, expressive electronic music that stays with you long after the final note fades.

You should definitely follow The Ocean Beneath across all major streaming platforms and social channels right away so you can stay fully updated on all the exciting new music and projects coming out through the rest of this year.