Renowned for his distinct deep house sound, German producer Oliver Schories teams up with British Icelandic singer-songwriter Fredrik Ferrier for a spellbinding cut, Heaven – out now on Purified Records.
Exuding a slow-burning energy from the very first beat, Heaven calls upon glistening synths and laidback percussion to set the tone. With nods to the foundations of the genre, the producers wrap Fredrik’s hypnotic vocals around captivating instrumentals, resulting in a deep and masterful offering. Radiating a magnetic presence, Heaven is expertly crafted to keep audiences moving on the dancefloor.
Breaking onto the scene as a young Hamburg native, over ten years later Oliver Schories’s influence is impossible to ignore. Emerging as one to watch in 2012 with the release of his first album ‘Herzensangelegenheit’ on Parquet Recordings, he rapidly became one of Germany’s most in-demand acts. Growing his back catalogue, he released on revered imprints such as Kollektiv Turmstrasse’s Musik Gewinnt Freude, Oliver Koletzkis’ Stil vor Talent and the seminal Get Physical. Catching the attention of global audiences with his masterful productions, he began touring extensively across the US, Europe and Australia. Launching his own labels, Oliver champions up-and-coming talent in his ‘der turnbeutel’ imprint, and charters releases by industry icons on ‘Pracht’. Despite the challenges imposed by the pandemic,
Oliver Schories hunkered down to focus on new music, and in 2020 and 2021, he experienced some of his most prolific release years to-date. His collaboration with Jan Blomqvist ‘Packard’ amassed over a million streams in the first month of its release and received stunning remixes by the likes of Nora En Pure and Monkey Safari. With high profile remixes for the likes of RÜFÜS DU SOL and others, Oliver remains dedicated to his craft and paves the way for the future of dance music.
British Icelandic artist Fredrik Ferrier is globally recognised for his unique tones, unmistakable falsetto and lyrical bass, which carries an emotional and visceral power. Collaborating with an array of the globe’s most esteemed songwriters, who have produced for the likes of Justin Bieber, George Michael, Martin Garrix and Eric Clapton, his music has been supported by BBC Radio 1, Capital FM and many other leading global stations. Working with Spinnin’ Records, Smash The House and Ultra Music, his contribution to dance music can be felt all over the world, and his tracks are featured on Spotify editorials such as New Music Friday, New UK Pop, Hot New Dance and Dance Chill playlists. His musical versatility allows him to perform at iconic rave clubs in London to prestigious lounges across the world, as well as perform alongside prominent acts such as Jason Derulo, Natalie Imbruglia and Pink Floyd.