Tate Sedar Channels 2010s Electro Nostalgia in “Take It All Back”
Los Angeles-based artist Tate Sedar is bridging the gap between past and present with his newest release, “Take It All Back.” The track serves as a high-energy homage to the golden age of electro house, seamlessly weaving together soaring female vocals with the driving, high-tempo rhythms of drum & bass. This release marks a significant milestone for Sedar, as it serves as his inaugural project on Big Fish Recordings-a label historically instrumental in launching the careers of electronic heavyweights like Zedd, Porter Robinson, and Lucky Date. You can listen to the track here.
A Modern Take on the Complextro Legacy
Sedar’s creative DNA is deeply rooted in the “complextro” movement, a subgenre that dominated the festival circuit in the early 2010s. Characterized by intricate, chopped-up synth patterns and aggressive basslines, this sound was a cornerstone of Porter Robinson’s formative years and remains a primary influence on Sedar’s production style. His connection to this era goes beyond the studio; throughout his career, he has performed alongside genre pioneers such as Wolfgang Gartner and Cash Cash, absorbing the technical nuances that defined that period of dance music.
From Hard Drive Demo to Dancefloor Anthem
The evolution of “Take It All Back” is a testament to the patience required in music production. The concept first took shape in 2024 while Sedar was deep in the creative process for his debut EP. Initially, the track was an experimental fusion of house and drum & bass, designed as a potential collaborative project. The foundation was built on a foundation of stuttered, rhythmic melodies and evocative, nostalgic chord progressions. Despite the strength of the initial demo, which featured a punchy, bass-heavy drop, the project was shelved and remained an unfinished file on his hard drive for months.
Today, the resurgence of high-BPM music-with drum & bass seeing a massive global uptick in popularity, often cited as one of the fastest-growing genres in the electronic space-makes the timing of this release perfect. By revisiting his roots while embracing the current shift toward faster tempos, Sedar has successfully modernized a classic sound for a new generation of listeners.
