Kaskade and Lipless Reunite For ‘State Of Mind’
World-renown, Chicago-Native Star Kaskade joins long-time collaborator and Australian producer Lipless. Out now on Colorize, the single ‘State of Mind’ brings these two masterminds together for a Progressive House feast.
Blending lush synth textures, euphoric basslines, and cinematic atmospheres, ‘State Of Mind’ arrives on the heels of Lipless’ single Incomplete and stands as a defining moment for Colorize in 2025. With early support from electronic heavyweights like Above & Beyond, Chicane, Cosmic Gate, Paul van Dyk, and Oliver Heldens, the single is poised to be a landmark release.
A first major collaboration came in 2016 with a remix of Ry X’s ‘Only,’ a track that would go on to earn a GRAMMY nomination. Since then, their synergy has been undeniable, with Lipless contributing to Kx5’s (Kaskade & Deadmau5) ‘Alive,’ ‘Take Me High,’ and ‘Avalanche‘ while also making waves as a solo artist. Now, nine years after their first hit together, they return with a track that not only celebrates their creative evolution but also highlights their continued trust and chemistry.
Kaskade and Lipless Storyline
Few partnerships can carry the depth and longevity like the one of Kaskade and Lipless. What began as a mentorship has evolved into a formidable creative alliance, now culminated in their latest release. Moreover, it features the ethereal vocals of British singer-songwriter Poppy Baskcomb.
State Of Mind arrives as a testament to years of collaboration, mutual respect, and the kind of musical connection that stands the test of time. Not just another entry in their discography, this is a track that celebrates the journey they’ve taken together, proving that the best partnerships only get stronger with time.
Their journey together traces back over a decade, to when a teenage Lipless – then an aspiring producer in Melbourne – was sending demos to Kaskade’s MySpace inbox. Rather than dismiss them, Kaskade listened, offered feedback, and gradually brought Lipless into his creative orbit. In 2014, Kaskade went a step further, helping Lipless move to Los Angeles & it was there that Lipless truly found his sound and his alias was born.
“When I first heard the vocal demo, the lyrics really resonated with me on a deeper level. I felt such a connection with it and how it talks about being in a better place or better ‘State Of Mind’. I was coming out of a tough year and had worked hard to get myself into a better place mentally and physically and when this demo came along it almost felt as if the universe had intended for it to make its way into my hands. I showed the demo to Kaskade and he also felt a connection to it, so we decided to work on it together and did our best to produce it in a way that paid tribute to the overall uplifting nature of the song.”
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Don’t forget to breathe, and enjoy this new ‘State of Mind:
