California-based dance music duo Candyland have marked their return with their new single, “BYE!” today. Following their March 2022 release, “Nirvana”, the new track paves the way for a new chapter of the Candyland saga. After spending time honing in on their production identity and refining their craft, “BYE!” showcases the duo’s fresh, new sound. Utilizing Ethan Davis’s enthralling vocals, the song is a testament to Candyland’s ability to thrive in the ever-evolving world of dance music. Listen to the track and watch the accompanying music video now below.
Speaking on the song, the duo said, “We’re so stoked to be reunited and putting out music again, it’s been so long. We hope you all enjoy ‘BYE!’ as much as we do, can’t wait to show everyone what’s next!”
Filmed with a retro-infused flair, the 3-minute long visual accompaniment brings the duo’s latest production to life, painting a lively, vibrant picture of the tune for listeners. Directed by Andrew Paul, the atmospheric music video features a nostalgic ambiance, honing in on Ethan Davis sitting in a vibrant room besides a rotary phone. Davis flawlessly delivers his enthralling vocals while Josie Martin is depicted on instrumental duty utilizing the guitar and a drum set. Flawlessly encapsulating the fun and up-beat nature of the track, the music video accompaniment evokes joy and excitement for viewers seeing the duo reunited – setting the tone for what’s coming next from Candyland 2.0.
Rising to prominence in the early 2010’s, Candyland gained notoriety as one of the promising acts in dance music. Their bassdrenched remixes of Skrillex’s ‘Make It Bun Dem’ and Bingo Player’s ‘Rattle’ garnered over 5 million streams on Soundcloud and saw the duo become the first act to win back-to-back Beatport remix contests. After years of successful releases finding homes on coveted labels including Spinnin’, Monstercat, and many more, as well as several tours across the United States, Josie Martin and Ethan Davis, as the two Candyland constituents are known offstage, went their separate ways. Following Ethan’s departure, Josie continued to produce as a solo act under the Candyland moniker until announcing a brief hiatus. Following a 4-year period of dormancy, Candyland made a resurgence in March 2022 with their first official release reunited as a duo, ‘Nirvana’, garnering over one million streams on Spotify. Marking an exciting new era for Candyland, ‘Nirvana’ doubled as the duo’s 10 year anniversary celebration, offering listeners a delicious taste of what’s in store for Candyland 2.0.