Art vs Science have returned with a brand new post-midnight vibe in the euphoric, ‘I Saw You’; the second single to come from their much-awaited third album, ‘Big Overdrive’ (releasing on August 5), their first album release in seven years.

The genre-defying trio have always shown their versatility, offering bold ideas and experimental tunes, and ‘I Saw You’ is no different. It shows off dance-floor ready thumping beats and hypnotic uplifting synths, cleverly crafting a feeling of elation.

‘I Saw You’ begins with post-club vibe, with swirly synths, rubbery bass, and AvS’s distinctive vocals, letting the listener float along in after-party chill-out bliss, but that all changes when we’re slapped sideways by THOSE drums that kick in at 0:55. For a dance-floor ready track, AvS really let drummer Dan W get absolutely loose in the choruses - that’s no dance beat, that’s Grohlesque goodness. The lead synth in the choruses that goes hard on the modulation wheel reflects the intensity of the drums, and gives some cheeky 70s prog vibes at the same time, while the synth bass brings to mind Deadmau5’ 4x4=12 era. . With the catchy cry of ‘I Saw you’, this will easily become a festival favourite from Art vs Science.

Produced by Dan Mac and Dan Williams from the band, with mixing and mastering by Perth based producer Sam Ford at his Tone City Recording Studio (POND, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets) , ‘I Saw You’ has an emphasis on DIY with Dan Mac finding weird locations and setting up mics in bedrooms and kitchens to capture Dan W’s epic drum performances. “The bulk of their forthcoming album was tracked at Dan Mac’s parent’s old place in Dural, in a sweaty hotbox near the attic, using a handful of microphones and a bucketload of vibe.” Art vs Science

In an incredible example of their amazing songwriting and creativity, Art vs Science have chosen the new songs for ‘Big Overdrive’ from a time range spanning 2012 to 2022. At the time, many of them were considered too experimental, or too strange, or not quite “on brand”. “In the course of selecting the music for this long awaited album, some of these rare sessions were uncovered, and the joy and fun embedded within were plain to hear. Of course, lots of love and expertise came from actual outside experts such as Kim Moyes (The Presets), Alex Gooden (Mix Engineer, SAFIA), Sam Ford (Tone City Records), Joe La Porta (Mastering, Sterling Sound), and Guy Davies (Mastering, Electric Mastering).

“Big Overdrive is a celebration of jamming and making music which is fun, different and experimental. It’s a collection of tracks written over most of the band’s lifespan, with an emphasis on songs which we think are beautiful in their weirdness. The themes of the songs span love, loss, exuberance, life, death and passion. And dancing.” - Art vs Science

Art vs Science will be returning to the festival stage playing at the Caloundra Music Festival on Friday, 30 September, and Wine Machine, along with Flight Facilities, Lime Cordiale, Masked Wolf, San Cisco and many others in December! “Stoked to be playing at the Caloundra Music Festival again this year. Had a ball at the 2017 one. Also keen as beans for another round of Wine Machine, this time in South Australia. Psyched!” - Art vs Science

‘I Saw You’ is available now on all streaming platforms.

ART VS SCIENCE TOUR DATES

Friday 30 September, Caloundra Music Festival, Queensland Tickets

Saturday, 17 December, Wine Machine, McLaren Vale, South Australia Tickets