Isaac Howlett, the front person of acclaimed synth-pop outfit Empathy Test, has unveiled his new solo single, "Spiralling" - a raw, dance-floor-ready track addressing depression and anxiety from his own lived experience. Collaborating with the enigmatic European music collective A State Of Flux, Howlett delivers a compelling blend of accessible hooks and emotional nuance, transcending genre boundaries.

Drawing from diverse electronic influences, "Spiralling" creates a soundscape that's immediate and immersive, pairing dancefloor rhythms with rich, emotionally layered textures. It's a musical journey into the depths of inner turmoil.

"I'm in the privileged position of being asked to collaborate a lot, but rarely find time. However, when a deliciously dark demo entitled Spiralling landed in my inbox, I was immediately inspired. The lyrics come from something my late grandfather said which stuck with me: 'depression runs in the men, on your mother's side'. I felt like a time bomb waiting to explode". - Isaac Howlett

Behind the production, A State Of Flux, known for its creative anonymity and fluid collective ethos, crafted a backdrop that marries clarity and complexity...

"We wanted to create a musical backdrop that, on the surface, seemed immediately accessible, but also delivered on complexity that mirrored Isaac's personal expression. It was a highly collaborative and fluid process where the track developed over a series of months with everyone contributing musical ideas". - Peter 7, A State Of Flux Link