There’s a certain kind of track that doesn’t just play, it moves you. “Ocean Tides,” the latest release from DJ/producer SWAYLÓ featuring rising alt-vocalist ANLIL, is one of those rare songs that balances rhythm and feeling so seamlessly, it almost feels elemental.
Set in a pulse of Afro-house grooves and deep tribal percussion, Ocean Tides tells the story of two people emotionally syncing, drawn together by forces bigger than either of them. The newly released lyric video adds another layer of intimacy, pairing hypnotic visuals with lyrics about surrender, magnetic connection, and emotional tides.
Who Are SWAYLÓ and ANLIL?
If you’re new to these names, here’s what you need to know:
SWAYLÓ is a boundary-pushing producer who blends house music with tribal, global, and spiritual influences. He doesn’t just make tracks for dance floors, he crafts sonic experiences rooted in ceremony and connection. His work pulls from Southern Africa, Mexico, and the American Southwest, making his sound both grounded and transcendent.
ANLIL, on the other hand, brings a haunting vocal presence rooted in alternative rock and emotional pop. Her lyrics tend to go deep, she writes for the over thinkers, the feelers, the ones who wrestle with things in the dark. On “Ocean Tides,” she softens into the world of electronic music without losing her signature edge.
Why This Track Stands Out
Ocean Tides sits at the intersection of emotional storytelling and high-vibration club energy. It’s danceable but introspective, spiritual but accessible. You could hear it at Burning Man or in your headphones at 3 a.m. when you’re sorting through the pieces of something personal. It’s built for both.
Whether you’re searching for:
- songs that feel like spiritual connection
- new Afro house with female vocals
- emotional electronic music with meaning
- lyric videos that do more than fill space
this track delivers.
