Artic White and David Hohme Team Up on Melodic New Single “Friendly Fire”

There’s a calm intentionality behind everything Artic White puts out—and Friendly Fire, his new collaboration with David Hohme on Where The Heart Is Records, continues that trend. It’s a track that lives in the details: tight rhythmic phrasing, subtle melodic movement, and a progression that leans into patience rather than pressure.

There’s no big switch-up or manufactured drama here.

It builds, expands, and holds its shape in a way that feels fully resolved by the time it’s done.

Coming off a background rooted in classical piano and a love for cinematic music, Artic White’s approach is built around emotional structure. The melodies usually start at the keyboard before being reshaped with synths, and that’s clear in Friendly Fire. The phrasing feels written rather than looped—more composed than constructed.

Paired with Hohme’s mixdown precision and atmosphere control, the track hits a sweet spot between melodic house and something more contemplative. It’s polished, sure—but it’s not about polish. It’s about restraint, space, and musical clarity.