Dragonfruit - Gears Of The Giant Machine (2021)

‘’Born out of a love for sample-hiphop and neo-soul’’. That is the foundation of the Dutch, Rotterdam-based alt-R&B-band Dragonfruit. With influences that span from Flying Lotus and J Dilla to Mahalia and Sabrina Claudio, the sound of Dragonfruit is characterized by a mix of soundscapes, old-school samples and electronics that, together with the mesmerizing vocals of lead singer Danique van der Vlugt, create a chilled but very danceable atmosphere.

Produced by Sjoerd Huissoon, also-known for being half of the Dutch electronic duo Amy Root, together with Anton de Bruin, the keyboard player of the band, Gears of the Giant Machine brings a dreamy vibe to the listener which fits well with the message of the song.

‘’Gears of the Giant Machine is about realizing we are all a part of something bigger than us, something we’re probably incapable of understanding. We’re all just parts of a bigger machine.’’