John Summit Finds ‘Comfort In Chaos’ on Debut Album

Multifaceted global sensation John Summit has finally released his highly anticipated debut album, Comfort In Chaos, out now on Experts Only/Darkroom.

From humble beginnings to prodigious global stardom, the rise of John Summit has been a spectacular phenomenon, with his success rendering him one of the most in-demand artists in the scene. The accountant-turned-dance music sensation has risen to the stars with a deep, creative passion that can be felt through every single he’s released since the dawn of COVID.

His breakthrough track, “Deep End,” which was released during the shackles of a global lockdown, turned out to be just the beginning for the Chicago native. Summit swiftly gained momentum with singles like “Sun Came Up,” a collaboration with Sofi Tukker, and “Human” featuring Echoes, which became a #1 track on US dance radio.

When the world was finally ready to welcome live music back into their lives, John Summit found himself headlining dance music’s most notorious festivals and selling out venues like Madison Square Garden. In just a few years, he became a powerhouse in the house and techno space. Now, he is pushing the boundaries, moving away from his comfort zone into more uncharted territory with his debut full-length album Comfort In Chaos, which is out now on his very own Experts Only record label.

Comfort In Chaos challenges the genre norms in dance music, unapologetically tapping into sounds like UK garage and drum and bass that Summit has always loved. Singles like “EAT THE BASS” and “Go Back,” the latter of which features drum and bass kingpin Sub Focus, shine a light on the diversity of this album, contrasting with singles like “Where You Are” and “Shiver,” both featuring powerhouse vocalist HAYLA.

From start to finish, the 12-part project is a work of art, but a few tracks left me absolutely spellbound. “Stay With Me” featuring Of The Trees is deep and brooding, with that tranquil, ambient bass for which Of The Trees is known. “palm of my hands” featuring venbee is every liquid drum and bass lover’s dream. I felt the comfort seep into my bones with this one — light, airy, and so full of life.

The title track, “Comfort In Chaos,” feels like the opening of heaven’s gates. It’s an ethereal symphony of synths and haunting vocals echoing the track’s titular sentiment gave me goosebumps from start to finish. “Tears” with vocalist Paige Cavell is giving old school trance, with that magic John Summit touch. In his own words, the track “starts off as John Schuster and ends as John Summit.” It serves as the foundation of all that the album is meant to embody.

I’d say it’s the story of my life on the road the past few years. It’s the highs & lows of playing in front of thousands to then being by myself in a hotel room. It’s the duality between being both John Summit on stage & John Schuster all alone at home.
John Summit

The album in its entirety is full of the old and the new, with nods to his Chicago house roots weaving through those sweeping, euphoric soundscapes. Comfort In Chaos is about the duality of life, the vice and virtue, the good and the bad. It’s all here, it’s all beautiful, and it demands to be felt.

Stream Comfort In Chaos below on Spotify or your preferred platform. Exclusive Comfort In Chaos vinyl and merch are also available via his official website, along with upcoming tour dates and tickets for his current global run of shows.

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John Summit – Comfort In Chaos – Tracklist:

Comfort In Chaos

Tears (feat. Paige Cavell)

Stay With Me (feat. Of The Trees)

Shiver (feat. Hayla)

EAT THE BASS

comedown

Resonate (feat. Kaskade)

Give Me Anything (feat. Elderbrook)

Where You Are (feat. Hayla)

Undo (feat. Koates)

Go Back (feat. Sub Focus & Julia Church)

palm of my hands (feat. venbee)

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