Até Redefines the Underground: “Orange Bird” and a Career-Defining Athens Set
In the kaleidoscope of electronic music, Até stands out as a disruptor, a visionary unafraid to blend 90s techno grit with modern melodic intensity. Her new single, “Orange Bird,” is a testament to this bold ethos, offering a haunting, bass-heavy escape into themes of self-discovery and liberation. This isn’t just a song—it’s an invitation to lose yourself in the pulse of the night, guided by Até’s unmistakable sonic fingerprint.
The track opens with brooding, resonant beats that set the stage for lyrics steeped in longing and resilience: “Leave your fears behind, it’s time to let it go.” These words, paired with Até’s ethereal vocals, pull listeners into a liminal space where sound transcends mere audio and becomes emotion. The narrative unfolds through metaphorical imagery like “The bird I choose to follow is showing me the way,” capturing a visceral sense of escape and quiet rebellion.
What sets Até apart is her ability to marry the nostalgic textures of rave culture with an avant-garde edge. “Orange Bird” feels like an underground anthem, its throbbing basslines and relentless rhythms a nod to the warehouse parties of yesteryears, yet its structure and melodic layers feel undeniably fresh.
Adding to the single’s allure is Fro’s remix, a masterful reinterpretation that leans into electro and breakbeat influences. The remix retains the soul of the original while amplifying its energy, offering fans a more frenetic, dancefloor-ready experience.
Beyond the single, Até’s trajectory in the electronic scene is worth noting. Her recent performance at Athens’ GR National Flag Peace and Friendship Stadium alongside SALIN earned the attention of techno titan Amelie Lens, who signed their collaborative track to her Exhale label. It’s a move that solidifies Até’s place among techno’s elite while spotlighting her ability to innovate in a genre steeped in tradition.
Até’s live sets are equally transformative. Whether at Berlin’s iconic Tresor or San Francisco’s The Great Northern, she crafts a narrative with her music, blending her beats with electric guitar and e-bass to create something raw and alive. Her artistry is as much about the journey as the destination, a philosophy that courses through every performance and release.
