Following his ‘Data Romance’ label debut earlier this year, German producer Jonas Saalbach returns to Purified Records with his two-track ‘Waterfalls’ EP, continuing to shape a sound defined by emotional clarity and melodic precision.
Stream / Purchase: Jonas Saalbach – Waterfalls EP
The title track, ‘Waterfalls’, unfolds around expressive vocals and a sense of forward motion, while ‘Wild Child’ shifts into a more playful, fluid space – built on evolving melodies and lighter vocal textures that bring contrast to the release. Together, the EP captures a balance between introspection and movement that has become central to Jonas’ sound.
Speaking about the release, Jonas Saalbach mentioned,
“With Data Romance I realized I had been overthinking my music too much. I went back to my roots and tried to work with melodies first – no plan, no thinking about whether it fits current trends. That was the turning point.
Waterfalls is what comes next. ‘They say don’t go chasing waterfalls but I can’t help it – I want to feel the water on my skin.’ That feeling of just going for it, being curious and not questioning too much. Indie-influenced, dreamy and uplifting, carried by a vocalist with a cinematic quality that gives the track something unique. At a time where dance music is very functional, this EP comes from a more musical perspective.
Wild Child is an homage to my son. Watching him experience everything for the first time – the pure joy of creating without doubt, the curiosity, the energy, the complete freedom of living in the moment. He reminds me every day what that really means. If I pay close enough attention, he inspires me in my daily life. Reduced modern vocal samples, uplifting chords and a driving arp melody – all in all a very positive sounding track.
Two tracks, one feeling. The freedom to just go for it.”
Spirited emotion is the protagonist in Jonas Saalbach’s brand of electronic dance music. Deeply lifting and body moving, he has chartered releases on a variety of labels, and founded his Radikon imprint in 2018 with David Guzy. Almost one hundred releases later, some of the scene’s most in-demand acts have featured on the label. Travelling the globe for almost a decade, Jonas has performed at iconic venues including Zamna, Fusion Festival, Burning Man, as well as an awe inspiring set on a cliff in the Norwegian fjords for Cercle, which was broadcast to over 17 million viewers. His sophisticated melodic style breathes new life into unusual and distinctive sounds, transforming them into timeless dancefloor anthems.
The EP artwork features an aerial shot of a waterfall, captured by Venti Views. Mirroring the sense of flow and movement, the cascading water reflects the EP’s dynamic emotional range.
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