Some artists ride the waves of electronic music trends; John Modena shapes them. With over a decade of impact, collaborations with iconic labels, and support from industry legends, the French DJ, writer, and producer has built a reputation not just for delivering hits but for crafting experiences. His latest release, “Drowning,” marks a defining moment: a fusion of emotional vulnerability, Afro House rhythm, and deep-club sophistication that showcases Modena at his sharpest and most expressive.
Making his debut on Haute Couture Music, Modena returns with a track that feels both timeless and fashion-forward, a sonic statement with the precision of high-end design. “Drowning” arrives after a long lineage of successful releases on labels such as Armada, where he collaborated with Robbie Rivera on “Keep It Together.” But here, Modena leans fully into the artistic direction he has been refining since 2022: music as emotion, as storytelling, as visceral connection.
The song blends Afro-inspired rhythms, deep house foundations, and Modena’s unmistakable flair for layered harmonies and atmospheric synths. It’s a track that wraps around the listener warm, rhythmic, and quietly intense. Vocals drift like confessions whispered into the night, giving the single its heartbeat: a narrative of emotional overwhelm, surrender, and rebirth through sound.
While the groove is built for modern dancefloors, the soul of “Drowning” lies in its tension. The percussion pulses with urgency. The chords deepen the emotional stakes. The synth leads, sharp yet fluid, cut through the mix like light through water. It’s the kind of musical craftsmanship that illustrates exactly why Modena has remained a respected figure in the global electronic scene since 2007.
Discovered with “Forever” on the DJ Center, an early release remixed by David Vendetta and supported by Roger Sanchez, Tiësto, and Martin Solveig, Modena quickly rose as one of France’s most intriguing electronic voices. Years of club residencies allowed him to refine his instincts: understanding not just how to make a crowd move, but how to make them feel.
Now, with a commitment to releasing a new track every month, he stands in a mature era of his artistry, one defined by emotional depth, meticulous production, and an unshakeable passion for connection. Mixed by Steven Barkan and mastered by Sam Willis at Wired Masters UK, “Drowning” is polished, powerful, and unmistakably ModenaIt’s more than a track. It’s a moment of surrender. A plunge into rhythm and vulnerability. A reminder that dance music, at its core, is human. With “Drowning,” John Modena doesn’t just continue his story; he elevates it.