‘I’ll Be Up’ is all about a broken romance; Producer Max M and vocalist Chris Willis refuse to go to sleep until it’s resolved

“I’ll Be Up” is the newest single from Max M, featuring Chris Willis. “I’ll Be Up” is the latest single from Max M, the multinational DJ and producer currently living and working in France. Featuring guest vocals from Chris Willis, “I’ll Be Up” is an upbeat synth-wave odyssey, layering emotional lyricism over driving beats and sparkling electro flourishes. “I’ll Be Up” boasts the same infectious punch as Max M’s earlier work, combining the soaring heights of the anthemic “Never Wanna Leave” with the sizzling immersive atmosphere of “Under Water”. Max M’s latest single begins by letting the piano take centre stage, before building to a cooly understated pre-chorus with old-school groves but stylishly modern vocals. From there, the single forges a unique path between irresistible rhythms and earnest vulnerability, backed up by sugary synths that prime “I’ll Be Up” to be the summer of 2021’s hottest club track. I’ll Be Up builds off of the theme of a broken romance and nobody is getting any rest until things are resolved. The lyrics seem somewhat introspective. Max M’s production is the cinematic recipe that gives these thoughts form by means of a varied drum pattern, moving bassline, fluctuating synth and electronic […]