Cloonee Explores His Artistic Journey on Debut Album

Cloonee explores the different sonic phases of his artistic journey in the 16 tracks found on his debut album, Are You Still You? Many artists in the scene share a common desire to express their creativity in multiple ways and evolve their careers. Yet fans don’t always welcome that evolution. That experience aligns with Cloonee‘s rise through the ranks of the house music scene. As he honed his skills as a producer and drew on a range of influences, fans called for his tunes from different phases of his career. The UK-born, Los Angeles-based DJ and producer heard these calls for the “this Cloonee, that Cloonee, or the current Cloonee,” but through it all, he’s stayed true to himself. On his debut album, Are You Still You?, he answers the question he asks himself with an affirmative yes. The 16-track debut album from Cloonee, which is out now via Hellbent Records and Good Music For Bad People, isn’t your standard collection of tunes from a house hero. Instead, it’s a love letter to every side he’s explored, from past to present, showing that artists can evolve consistently while still staying true to their roots. This was put on display with the initial run of singles, which include...