Transporting listeners into a dreamy, emotive soundscape, Dutch artist Nicky Elisabeth makes her debut on Purified Records with her captivating new single, Light In The Dark, featuring UK singer-songwriter Nathan Ball.
Floating effortlessly across an airy and immersive sonic landscape, Light In The Dark showcases Nicky Elisabeth’s artistic vision to reintroduce romance to the dance music scene. The track intertwines Nathan Ball’s soothing, emotive vocals with pristine, atmospheric instrumentation, creating a deeply moving and enveloping listening experience.
Speaking about the release, Nicky Elisabeth shared, “Nathan and I had been wanting to work on something for a long time and when he sent over the vocal for ‘Light In The Dark’ I immediately knew this would be something special. The song is dark but dreamlike, it feels like drifting through space every time I play it.”
Perfectly aligned with the refined, nature-inspired ethos of Purified Records, the release embodies the label’s dedication to evocative storytelling and immersive sound design. Light In The Dark stands as a testament to both artists’ ability to craft emotionally resonant electronic music that connects with listeners on a profound level.
Inviting listeners to lose themselves in its luminous depths, Nicky Elisabeth further cements her place as a rising force in the melodic house world. The track was featured in Nora En Pure’s milestone Episode 500 of Purified Radio, recorded at the breathtaking Selati Game Reserve in South Africa—a magical setting perfectly complemented by the track’s silky, emotive sound.
Despite a non-musical upbringing, Nicky Elisabeth began DJing at 18 and rose from underground roots as a De Marktkantine resident to perform at globally renowned venues and festivals including Fabric, Printworks, ADE, Awakenings, and DGTL. Known for seamless DJ sets and poignant dancefloor productions, she has earned support from artists like TSHA and Solomun, alongside releases on leading labels including Anjunadeep, Kompakt, and DGTL Records.
Nathan Ball is a singer-songwriter from Cornwall, known for his emotive voice and atmospheric blend of folk and electronic music. With over a decade of global touring experience, he is currently on tour as the lead singer for iconic dance outfit Faithless. As a sought-after collaborator, Nathan has written and featured on records with artists such as Faithless, Icarus, Parra for Cuva, Blake 08, and Recens.
Gracing the Light In The Dark artwork, Rachel Moore showcases an alternative lens to her usual underwater shots with a dramatic image of sunlight breaking through the clouds, shining down on mountain peaks. Her work serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation, particularly regarding the threats posed to our oceans by deep-sea mining.