From Heartbreak to Healing, Mikeyy’s ‘breathe’ is a Journey Through Sound

Mikeyy has released an emotionally driven EP called breathe via NIGHTMODE.

Every track on breathe is built from real emotion, and you can hear it in every note. From the euphoric rush of “lift” to the cinematic release of “changes,” Mikeyy takes you on a ride through highs and lows.

The New Zealand-based producer is making waves with his latest project, breathe, a four-track EP released via NIGHTMODE. Known for blending his own vocals with deeply emotive production, Mikeyy has crafted a release that resonates both sonically and emotionally. Building on the success of the lead single “lift” — which secured a spot at #14 on the Top 20 Hot NZ Singles Chart and gained traction on George FM — breathe expands his immersive sound with two additional tracks that further showcase his evolving style and taste.

At the heart of the EP is its title track, “breathe,” a melodic house production that walks the line between melancholy and hope. The song’s soft falsetto vocals carry a sense of suffocating distress, yet the instrumental tells a different story. Shimmering synth leads, warm melodic stabs, and a steady, shuffling groove give the track an uplifting energy — one that aims to guide listeners toward the light even in their darkest moments.

“’breathe’ was written in a time when I was going through a rough patch mentally. I built the chords in the breakdown to feel like I was almost giving myself a hug… The drop is high energy and features uplifting synths to help uplift both the listener and myself while I was making it.”
Mikeyy

As we travel through our emotions we arrive at “lift,” a striking departure that dives into the realm of stutter house with vibrant orchestral flourishes and piano-driven melodies. Motivational lyrics weave through layers of playful textures, including the laughter of children, before surging into a euphoric drop.

“‘lift’ encapsulates the prettiness combined with the high energy of the breathe EP. To anyone listening at home, on the dancefloor, or at a big festival: I hope it moves you. You are always never alone.”
Mikeyy

The EP takes an introspective turn with “heal,” where Mikeyy leans into drum and bass while reflecting on personal growth. Crisp melodic plucks and energetic percussion create an off-kilter tension that mirrors the uncertainty of healing. As the track progresses, confidence builds, culminating in an explosion of stuttered vocal chops and soaring DnB elements.

“’heal’ encapsulates the light, raw feeling of the breathe EP in drum & bass form. With a stutter house-influenced vocal chop in the drop, it’s wholesome but high energy as always.”
Mikeyy

Closing the project is “changes,” a six-minute emotional release that ties together the EP’s themes of struggle, healing, and hope. Meditative spoken word passages, layered over reverberating bass and swelling orchestral elements, guide listeners toward a sense of calm. A repeated phrase, “Let it all work out,” acts as a grounding mantra while the track swells into a cathartic crescendo of four-on-the-floor synths.

“‘changes’ is unfiltered and ends the breathe EP with letting out all the undesired feelings of the tough time that the EP accounts. It’s mirrored with a positive tagline… and hopeful pianos that build into the ultimate crescendo.”

Mikeyy

With breathe, Mikeyy proves he’s not just producing music — he’s telling a deeply personal story. The EP blends vulnerability with a euphoric release, offering listeners a sonic space to process their own emotions. Whether through the comforting chords of breathe, the empowering lift of heal, or the introspective journey of Changes, Mikeyy’s work is a testament to the power of music as both an escape and a means of self-discovery.

Listen to Mikeyy – breathe – on Spotify:

Mikeyy – breathe EP – Tracklist:

breathe

lift

heal

changes