STAR SEED are off to a scalding start in the new year. Kicking off 2022 is Digital Forest—a three-track EP from the pair that includes the titular, “Digital Forest,” “All I’d Ever Need” with Meggie York, and “Don’t Forget” alongside Vaance. It’s the experimental melodic duo’s sophomore EP on Seven Lions‘ dominating Ophelia Records imprint, following last year’s Innerspace EP. The emerging producers continue to merge the gap between sonic exploration, nature, spirituality, and the unknown a genre-defying sound that seemingly values the journey over the destination. House grooves move the listener through the EP’s title track, while Meggie York’s stunning vocals complement a melodic trap beat on “All I’d Ever Need” and Ohio-native Vaance adds his touch on the high-energy appeal of “Don’t Forget.”

Formed in just September of 2020, it hasn’t taken long for the Cincinnati-based duo to plant their flag as a force to be reckoned with. STAR SEED is coming off tour dates in support of Virtual Riot as well as a spot at Insomniac’s Lost In Dreams. Their success in 2021 got them a nod as an Artist to Watch in 2022, and with releases like Digital Forest, it becomes overwhelmingly clear how they cemented a spot on the list.

It’s not often one of our Artists to Watch unites with our Label of the Year, though when it does happen, the results speak for themselves. Listen to Digital Forest EP below.

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