Elderbrook and Jan Blomqvist have joined forces for "Teardrop," a new single that proves sometimes the best music comes when two artists who actually understand emotion meet in the studio. The track dropped October 10 through Elderbrook's Mine Recordings, and it's the kind of song that works on the dancefloor and in your headphones alone at 2 AM.

Who You're Listening To

Elderbrook is the British producer and singer behind the massive 2017 hit "Cola" with CamelPhat, a track that basically defined a sound for a generation. He's got Grammy and Ivor Novello nominations under his belt, which means the industry has noticed what he's doing. Three albums in, over 2 billion streams, and a resume of collaborations that reads like a who's who of electronic music, Elderbrook has earned his spot as one of the most thoughtful producers working right now. He's toured everywhere from Coachella to Red Rocks and worked with names like Diplo and Black Coffee.

Jan Blomqvist comes from Berlin's underground scene and has basically built a career on bringing live elements to electronic music. He's played nearly 1,000 shows worldwide, from Burning Man to Coachella, and in 2024 he launched his own label, Disconnected, focused on vocal-driven melodic electronica. His 2025 album MUTE just wrapped up a sold-out world tour, so yeah, he knows what he's doing.

What "Teardrop" Actually Sounds Like

The track opens with haunting vocals layered over a gently undulating bassline. It doesn't immediately jump into the drop you might expect. Instead, it builds with intention, letting you sit with the emotion before it opens up into something euphoric. What makes it work is how both artists balance the groove with something deeper and more introspective. You can feel the melancholy underneath the energy, which is harder to pull off than it sounds.

This is where both producers' reputations for sophisticated sound design come through. It's a record that's equally at home in a club and in your personal rotation. The production is layered and detailed without being cluttered. The songwriting feels genuine, not manufactured to hit a checklist.

Where to Catch Them Live

Elderbrook's heading on tour through the end of the year, hitting spots like Zouk in Las Vegas, the Seismic Dance Event in Austin, and ending at St. Pete Pier in St. Petersburg before 2025. Jan Blomqvist's schedule is packed too, from Amsterdam during ADE to festival appearances and club shows across Europe and beyond, wrapping up with Papaya Playa Project in Tulum on New Year's Eve.

The Bottom Line

"Teardrop" is what happens when two artists who've spent their careers perfecting their craft decide to collaborate. It's emotional without being overwrought, danceable without sacrificing depth. If you've been sleeping on either of these producers, this is a solid entry point. And if you're already familiar with their work, you know this is worth your time.