David López and Carlos Cruz have been releasing under the moniker of Lopezhouse for over 10 years, building a not-inconsiderable reputation for quality progressive house and techno. Having turned the heads of Solomun, the Dirtybird crew and the legend John Digweed, they now drop a brand-new collaborative EP with Eleonora (Eleonora Zaripova), on hafendisko. The Berlin-based singer and composer originally hails from Russia,, and here co-writes and sings on Nothing Is Real, shared in three versions.
The original is driven along by a thick, motorik beat and eerie pads, underpinned by a sharp, edgy bassline. Eleonora’s vocals are special - hinting at her love of cold wave and dark pop, her smokey delivery adds extra layers to the track.
The Unreal Edit is likely to get a lot of love from stations and shows with a more leftfield take on pop music, while the instrumental is perfect for the DJs who need the stripped down version.