There is no doubt that electro-soul producer Maddy O’Neal has made her own unique footprint on the electronic dance scene over the past few months. Playing festivals like Coachella and touring with artists such as The Floozies, Pretty Lights, and more or just a few of the many accolades that this artist has earned over her time as an artist, sprinkling her soulful bass flare wherever she plays.
Following on the heels of her recently released sophomore album, Ricochet comes to her new and exciting track “Here’s to You” – her first collaboration with up-and-coming Denver producer UnderLux. This track brings the ethereal feel many have come to know from the Maddy O’Neal project, coupled with a high energy, upbeat melody featuring brass orchestral samples and nostalgic vocal chops. “Here’s To You” serves as an ode to fans and their day-to-day lives, making this track perfect to listen to for whatever occasion or day anyone is having.
“This song feels like the perfect summer anthem. It’s bouncy, celebratory, and bright. It makes a statement. We are so pumped on the timing and vibe of this tune, just in time for some warm weather and fresh energy.“ – Maddy O’Neal
“To me, this is a perfect example of two artists combining their talents to make a bouncy, head-boppin’ track that sits perfectly as a tune that you can dance to, groove to, or get down and bubbly with your closest friends! ” – UnderLux
This dynamic duo has created the perfect tune to match anyone’s day, uplift listeners and bring the playful energy that many have come to love from both Maddy O’Neal and UnderLux’s projects. This collaboration serves as the perfect example of the melding of two sound designs to create an unmatched vibe through the use of sound. “Here’s To You” will definitely be a highly sought-after track to be heard live at Maddy O’Neal’s upcoming live sets at festivals such as Bonaroo, North Coast Music Festival, and more! Make sure to check out her summer tour dates below and our exclusive HeadSpace Interview with both Maddy O’Neal and UnderLux to get an exclusive take on “Here’s To You” from both of these artists!
Maddy O’Neal tour dates
6/16/23: Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2023 – Manchester, TN
6/17/23: Sonic Bloom 2023 – Rye, CO
6/30/23: June Jam Festival (Arizona) 2023 – Flagstaff, AZ
7/1/23: AREA15, Las Vegas, NV
7/8/23: Sonic Springs 2023 – Paisley, Canada
8/10/23: Friendzy Festival 2023 – Evansburg, Canada
8/17/23: Secret Dreams Music & Arts Festival 2023 – Thornville, OH
9/2/23: North Coast Music Festival – Bridgeview, IL
9/8/23 – 9/10/12: The Sacred Acre 2023 – Ninilchik, AK
9/22/23: Cascade Equinox Festival 2023 – Redmond, OR
Exclusive Headspace Interview w/ Maddy O’Neal & UnderLux
1. This is the first collaboration between both of you, what inspirations did you both have for this track? Was it easy getting into a writing flow together?
“We actually started this collaboration a year ago but we were waiting for the right time to link up in person and get the vibe right. We work so well together in person that it was crucial to get to the point we ended up at. We dove back in just as spring was starting and were definitely inspired by the changing of seasons and the fresh energy that comes with warm weather, festivals, and letting loose.” -Maddy O’Neal
“This is our first collaboration that has been almost two years in the making. Maddy has always been a hero and inspiration of mine, so when I started opening up for her on a few Denver and Massachusetts shows I made it my goal to collaborate with her. When I first sent the track it was very Pretty Lights inspired and was going off a tempo and melody I thought would fit nicely with a track called “Zest Please” she had just dropped with CloZee. Working with Maddy was extremely easy. We rewrote the song several times but she is such an open-minded individual it made for a very comfortable safe space to bounce ideas off of each other. Communication was huge in this project with a lot of trial and error and also many laughs and jokes along the way.” -UnderLux
2. Writing music can be a difficult task on its own let alone when multiple people are involved. Did you two face any challenges when writing this track together? If so, how did you over come those obstacles?
“We actually rewrote this song four different times. It’s actually wild to hear the first version and where we ended up. That being said, we learned so much from each other along the way and the track kept getting better and better the more we scraped things and honed the vibe. To be honest, it was a super fun process even though that sounds like a frustrating thing to do. We trusted each other’s judgment and feedback and were open to ideas when they came up so it really turned into a lot of experimenting with ideas until we were like “YUP” we’re here.” -Maddy O’Neal
“I think our biggest challenge was deciding the motif and purpose of the song. We (or maybe just myself) were unsure of where this track would sit and the type of emotions we wanted to evoke from the song. Once again through open minds, exploration and communication, we were able to agree on the melodies and rhythms that you now hear today.” -UnderLux
3. What does this track mean to each of you individually? What do you hope listeners take from it?
“This song feels like the perfect summer anthem. It’s bouncey, celebratory, and bright. It makes a statement. The head-nod factor in this one is pretty apparent once you get going and we are so pumped on the timing and vibe of the tune just in time for some warm weather and fresh energy. We hope it can be that head bob soundtrack to all the summer activities.” -Maddy O’Neal
“To me, it’s inspiration, confidence, and fun. I consider Maddy a wildly talented and intelligent individual so finally getting to sit down and feel like an equal when it came to composition really gave me confidence in my abilities moving forward. I hope that listeners have as much fun listening to the track as I had to make it with my now very close friend. I hope they find some courage within themselves to plunge into genres of their lives with their heroes that they may not currently feel so safe in.” -UnderLux
4 What is next for both of your projects? Do you have anything up and coming that fans can look forward to?
“I actually just wrapped up a 4-track EP this week! Very excited about this one. I’ll be trickling out singles over the next four months into the full release in September and previewing all the IDs at my upcoming festival stops. I am also super excited to be working on a headline tour this fall.” -Maddy O’Neal
“Lots and lots of music. Many genres and many friends. I hope this collab will grant me the opportunity to work with more of my heroes. As far as my solo releases, be on the look out for some deep trance music and several house genres in an autumnal EP!” -UnderLux
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