Pegassi Unveils New Live From Earth Single “Upclose”

Pegassi zooms in on the darker edges of his sound with ‘Upclose’, a sleek and atmospheric new single out today via Live From Earth, the Berlin-based label known for bridging underground credibility with mainstage instincts. The Belgian DJ and producer has become one of the most exciting new names in Europe’s renowned club circuit, making waves with each release through a sound that’s equal parts forceful, playful, and unmistakably his. Following his recent set at Upclose by Awakenings, where he went b2b with Anetha in front of a packed field, ‘Upclose’ adds another surge to his ongoing storm of releases, pulling broken beats, hard-hitting rave energy, and clean-lined production aesthetics into a meticulously built dancefloor weapon.

“Upclose” fits neatly into the musical world Pegassi has been building across his recent run: club music with impact, personality, and a penchant for detail. The track is turbulent from the get-go, built on pulsing basslines, sharp percussion, and mid-range synths that give the record its harsher bite. Airy vocal harmonies float through the track with a clean, almost weightless quality, making the record feel full without ever crowding the mix. A breaksy shift in the second build brings a dynamic kick, priming the record as a true dancefloor moment. It feels as controlled as it is volatile, resulting in the off-kilter character that defines Pegassi’s strongest work.​