Since 2016, Daniel Goldstein (the mastermind behind the This Never Happened label) has been on a bit of a noble crusade. By taping over phone cameras at the door, he’s forced us all to actually be there—creating those rare, soul-bonding moments on the dance floor that stay in your head rather than your camera roll.
His latest single, “Disappear,” feels like the perfect soundtrack for exactly that.
From Pork Restaurants to Global Stages
It’s wild to think that the guy now dubbed the king of “dreamy backrub house” got his big break back in 2012 playing to an empty dining room in a San Francisco pork restaurant. Fast forward five albums later, and Lane 8 has mastered a sound that’s hard to pin down but impossible not to feel.
“Disappear” leans into his pop sensibilities without losing the DNA that makes a Lane 8 track work. You can hear the fingerprints of his eclectic influences all over it:
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The Grit: Hints of tough 90s hip-hop rhythms.
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The Atmosphere: A nod to the sprawling, psychedelic vibes of his childhood favorite, Pink Floyd.
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The Polish: Sleek, European techno influences pulled straight from the likes of Kompakt.
Why “Disappear” Hits Different
While some electronic music can feel cold or overly engineered, “Disappear” has that signature Lane 8 warmth. It’s a “sandals shuffling” kind of track—melodic, emotional, and just the right amount of catchy.
It captures that specific “sugar rush” we loved about the EDM heyday but filters it through a sophisticated, grown-up lens. It’s music for people who want to dance, but also want to feel something deeper than just a bass drop.
“Lane 8 doesn’t just make tracks; he creates spaces where you can actually lose yourself.”
Final Thoughts
In an era where everyone is fighting for your digital attention, “Disappear” is an invitation to do the opposite. Put the phone down, lean into the melody, and let the “dreamy backrub house” take over.
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