With over a decade behind the decks, Alden Song has carved out a sound that bridges eras and continents. Rooted in the classic groove of New York and sharpened by modern European precision, his music is defined by rolling basslines and hypnotic rhythms engineered for the dance floor.
Listen now and read our exclusive interview with him below:
Hi, Alden! How are you?
Hey guys, I’m doing well! Thanks for having me.
What was the original sonic idea or mood that sparked ‘The Truth’?
Lately I’ve been digging a lot of House music coming from Europe. I also wanted more of a dark, moody track that wasn’t afraid to take its time and morph. I loved playing around with this song’s bassline and stabs, with a touch of melodic elements.
Electronic tracks often start from a single element; was it a synth patch, a vocal chop, or a rhythm that came first?
I usually start with drums which create the overall structure of the track. At around 0:45 there is a stab that gets introduced, and that was the first sound I sampled and effected. I really pushed myself to sample from different areas and incorporate it all.
Did you build the track around a specific emotional theme or was it more of a sound-driven exploration?
I knew I wanted a darker, clubby track. I was playing around with a bunch of elements until I found the vocal. It’s very airy and mysterious and I think it was the final piece when it came to the direction I wanted to take it.
What DAW and main plugins were central to producing ‘The Truth’?
I work in Ableton Live 12 and I use a few key plugins in my workflow. The bassline was created using Diva, I love how it generates warm, almost analog sounds. I mentioned how I sampled a lot of these songs, so I used Ableton’s stock Simpler plugin. It’s very powerful and it was crucial in this song’s creation. I also used various Kontakt libraries to help with other melodic elements such as synths and pads.
Were there any unique sound-design tricks, modulation chains, or processing techniques you experimented with on this track?
For a lot of the sound design when it came to sampling, I loved using a combination of Ableton’s Redux plugin and FabFilter’s Saturn saturation plugin. It lets me create really gritty, punchier sounds and add a lot of life when sampling.
How did you approach layering and mixing to get the track’s energy to hit the way it does?
I loved playing around with starting the song off super minimal and then building the elements on top of each other over time. Also, I would use the vocal as a nice “bring it home” moment to tie in these parts. I like the word morph because your brain hears all the sounds, but they might not all be playing at the exact same time.
Have you tested it out live yet? What was the crowd’s reaction?
I love playing this song out in my DJ sets. It’s usually my opener since it sets the tone nicely and the crowd seems to love it!
Where does ‘The Truth’ sit in the evolution of your sound as a producer?
My sound is always evolving, and I think ‘The Truth’ is a step into a more deeper, moody side of my productions.
What can fans expect next in terms of your electronic direction or upcoming releases?
Expect more club-oriented music from me because that’s what I’ve been loving to make lately. I’ve been chatting with labels and maybe an EP will come out. Overall, my sound is shifting, and I think my fans are really digging it. My most popular releases thus far have been my recent ones, and the reception has been great.
Alden Song shows no signs of slowing down. By honoring the foundations of classic club culture while pushing forward with a refined, contemporary edge, he continues to craft music with a purpose, to keep dance floors locked in motion. For Alden Song, it’s not about trends or shortcuts; it’s about rhythm, restraint, and the long game.
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