Drawing us in with a dimensional synthscape featuring piano chords and a rhythmic bassline, expanding into an astral synthwave energy, SLAPPER opens We Kept the Night with cinematic allure. We are immediately enthralled by the dynamism of the track, and could imagine We Kept the Night being featured in a film like Drive.
We love the 80s adjacent drum rolls that punctuate the track. The production manifests as a cohesive tapestry of sound with a high emotional quotient, taking us on a sublime journey. The sonic ebbs, flows and chord changes keep us mesmerized throughout, whilst the overall compositional nature of the track is brimful of hypnotic changes that are designed to evoke the maximum emotion.
We Kept the Night would be perfect for a festival set at Tomorrowland or Coachella, and we learn that the track is designed to explore themes of “memory, connection, and the kind of nights that never truly fade.”
We Kept the Night comes with a music video featuring footage that brings to life the human connection that SLAPPER intended to shine a light on with the song. SLAPPER says, “The idea behind the track was simple – some nights don’t end. They stay with you, long after they’re gone.”
We learn that SLAPPER is a Romanian electronic artist who creates cinematic, emotionally driven soundscapes fusing synthpop, synthwave, and modern electronica. He is fast becoming known for his signature blend of retro-futuristic textures and melodic storytelling. His music is designed to evoke nostalgia whilst remaining sonically contemporary.
Following the release of his album HOPE in 2025, along with singles like Into the Light and The Break of Day in early 2026, SLAPPER continues his journey with We Kept the Night. Needless to say, we are in awe, and have added We Kept the Night to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of SLAPPER, and anticipate future releases!