Doss’s remix of Underground, reimagines the original track with a unique blend of pulsating drums and contorted lyrics. Known for her ability to infuse tracks with ambient and atmospheric soundscapes, Doss manages to retain the essence of the original while introducing a fresh, captivating feel. Doss has been a prominent fixture within the underground dance scene over the past decade, having previously collaborated and remixed tracks for the likes of SOPHIE, Lady Gaga, Caroline Polachek and A.G Cook.
Speaking about the new remix, Doss said: Like most songs I’m inspired to remix, “Underground” balances several feelings at once: work and play, joy and pain, freedom and restraint. I love bringing a pop song like “Underground” into a club setting—a space that indulges in escapism and plays with the contrast of real life verses real self.
The remix follows the release of ‘Underground’ and its accompanying music video last month. Clocking in at 177 bpm, this four-to-the-floor dance track whizzes by faster than a Japanese bullet train as the group express their dissatisfaction with “life that feels like a manual” and a yearning to go underground where “the music is divine and I finally feel alive.” The track is charged with exhilarating energy and features a captivating post-hook “chika chika chika”, a clever word-play in Japanese that signifies ‘under’, ‘electric sounds’ and the sound of a train rushing towards you at full speed. The group celebrated the release of the track with an epic rave in Tokyo’s Shibuya district in collaboration with the notorious underground party KyunDesu – the party was packed out all night long whilst a curated lineup of DJs kept the crowd excited before the debut live performance of Underground by f5ve later that night.
The stunning accompanying video, directed by Charlotte Rutherford (PinkPantheress, Nicki Minaj) and Crystalline(IVE), is a visual feast split into three dynamic sections. The video begins within the repetitive ‘salaryman’ working culture on the subway in Japan, before escaping to the underground rave scene where the girls find liberation. The Tokyo rave section features the group’s signature sharp choreography as they perform a classic Japanese club dance called ParaPara, adding an authentic touch to the vibrant visuals. The final scene features the iconic Japanese DEKOTORA deco trucks and thrilling street racing, with vehicles from the iconic film Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift.
ABOUT f5ve
Inter-dimensional dream agents from Tokyo, f5ve [pronounced fi-vee] are a newly formed five-piece group composed of J-Pop icons SAYAKA, KAEDE, MIYUU, RURI (previously in Happiness and E-Girls) and RUI (from iScream). The band originally released one single under the name SG5 but chose to reform as f5ve late last year. f5ve’s mission is to infiltrate the subconscious mind to eradicate self-doubt and bad vibes. Utilizing their arsenal of optimism, confidence, fantasy, intelligence and female empowerment, these five women create surreal aural landscapes in which fear can’t exist. In a genre often associated with innocence and sweetness, f5ve dares to embrace the darker and more mature aspects of love and womanhood, setting themselves apart as a force to be reckoned with.
ABOUT DOSS
Over the past decade, “Doss” has emerged as a unique force in dance music, blending diverse moods into a cohesive sound. From her 2014 debut to her 2021 EP, 4 New Hit Songs, the producer, vocalist, and DJ combines manic drum patterns, vocal contortions, ambient, and shoegaze elements. Raised in Texas and based in New York, she first appeared on Acephalé before joining LuckyMe and introducing her creative studio Duet with the single “Jumpin.”
Known for her digital puppies, bubblegum pink vinyl, and early internet nostalgia, Doss collaborates with major artists like SOPHIE and remixes tracks for Lady Gaga, Caroline Polachek, and others. Her latest EP, 4 New Hit Songs Remixes, features contributions from Rye Rye, Hudson Mohawke, and Plush. Her new single “Drugs” is a remix of Uffie’s 2018 track.
Doss captivates audiences from clubs to festivals, maintaining the warmth and energy that first endeared her to fans.
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