Forester New Single Electric Soul: A Deep Dive into the 2026 Release

Forester has always had a knack for making electronic music feel like a deep breath of fresh air, and their latest drop, “Electric Soul” is no exception. Released just a few days ago on March 20th, it’s a standout piece of their new project, Somewhere In Between. If you’ve been following Xander Carlson and David Parris for a while, you know they usually lean into those wide-open, “nature-inspired” soundscapes, but this track feels a bit more grounded and intimate.

A New Chapter for the L.A. Duo

While their earlier work often felt like a soundtrack for a mountain hike, “Electric Soul” carries a bit more of a late-night, city-street energy. They teamed up with Jackson Phillips (better known as Day Wave) for this one, and you can really hear that influence in the driving indie-pop rhythm. It’s got that signature Forester atmosphere—lush synths and ethereal vocals—but there’s a punchier, more nostalgic vibe that makes it feel perfect for a long drive.

The lyrics hit home, too. It’s all about those “ghosts” of past relationships that seem to linger in specific places. When they sing about walking down Broadway just to remember a moment, it captures that bittersweet feeling of moving on while still feeling tethered to a memory.

Why It’s Topping Playlists

There’s a reason these guys have racked up over 70 million streams. Even as they move toward a more polished, pop-forward sound under Kygo’s Palm Tree Records, they haven’t lost that emotional core. “Electric Soul” manages to be catchy enough for a summer festival stage but quiet enough to listen to alone in your room.

Catch Them on the Road

If you want to hear this one live, 2026 is shaping up to be a massive year for the “Forest Family.” They’ve got a packed spring schedule leading up to a big set at Electric Forest in June.

• NYC: April 24 @ Webster Hall

• Chicago: April 25 @ Outset

• SF: May 2 @ August Hall

• LA: May 9 @ Echoplex

• Rothbury, MI: June @ Electric Forest

“Electric Soul” feels like the start of a really exciting era for Forester. It’s a evolution of their sound that feels earned—more mature, a little more “electric,” but still very much them.