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Deaf Havana’s James Veck-Gilodi Teams Up With SOTA On Ace New Track ‘SLEEP FOREVER’
SOTA’s new track, ‘SLEEP FOREVER’, brings electronic drum and bass together with rock through a collaboration featuring James Veck-Gilodi of Deaf Havana and producer Circadian. The release reflects SOTA’s interest in drawing on rock and metal while keeping the euphoric character of their sound.
SOTA said Veck-Gilodi helped create a moody introduction, which was later developed with Circadian into what SOTA described as a merging of alternative songwriting and drum and bass production. SOTA is due to play dates across Europe and elsewhere before a headline show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley on 30 January 2027.
In short
- SOTA’s ‘SLEEP FOREVER’ features Deaf Havana’s James Veck-Gilodi.
- The track combines alternative songwriting and drum and bass.
- SOTA’s tour culminates at Wembley on 30 January 2027.
Explained simply
Drum and bass is electronic dance music built around fast, prominent breakbeats and deep bass. Rock and metal draw on amplified guitars and live-band arrangements, while alternative songwriting often uses less conventional sounds or structures.
SOTA is a drum and bass artist who has also drawn on rock and metal in their music. James Veck-Gilodi is the singer and guitarist in British rock band Deaf Havana, and Circadian is a producer who worked on the track with SOTA.
The collaboration brings these musical approaches together, reflecting how artists can cross genres and work across different scenes. SOTA is also scheduled to play shows in Europe and elsewhere, with a headline performance at London’s OVO Arena Wembley on 30 January 2027.