New York electronic duo The Knocks and Canadian dance-pop powerhouse Dragonette reunite for Revelation the first chapter of an electrifying new collaboration. The track, accompanied by an official visualizer, marks their first joint effort since 2019’s GRAMMY-nominated single Slow Song —and it’s nothing short of synth-pop perfection.
Steeped in glossy retro-futurism, Revelation sets its narrative inside the fictional corporate dystopia of Revelation Technologies, a neon-drenched liminal space straight out of an ’80s fever dream. The campaign comes to life with the mesmerizing presence of RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Aquaria, who steps in as the muse behind the track, embodying the allure and mystique of a world where the lines between ambition and fantasy blur.
Sonically, The Knocks and Dragonette craft an irresistible blend of shimmering synths, pulsing basslines, and effortlessly cool vocals. Dragonette’s signature sultry delivery glides over The Knocks’ pristine production, resulting in a track that feels at once euphoric and enigmatic. If „Slow Song” was a slow-burning dancefloor anthem, „Revelation” is its high-octane sequel—built for neon-lit cityscapes and euphoric midnight drives.
The Knocks, comprised of James Patterson and Ben Ruttner, have built a reputation as NYC’s dance music luminaries, weaving together elements of disco, house, hip hop, funk, and indie.