upsidedownhead joins forces with Parissa Tosif of Vallis Alps for the release of their pulsating new single ‘to give’

‘to give’ follows on from a string of singles and remixes from upsidedownhead – known to his many musical peers as Ross James – including ‘circulate’ ft PLGRMS which was described by Complex as ‘warped but infectious piece of synth pop centred around delicate vocals and fragile synths.’ Previously, upsidedownhead has collaborated and toured with the likes of Vera Blue, Broods, Thelma Plum, HONNE, Thandi Phoenix and Wafia.

The collaboration is also a warm welcome for Vallis Alps fans, who have been patiently waiting for new music since the duo (Parissa Tosif & David Ansari) released their sophomore EP, Fable, in March 2017. Known for blending synth pop with downtempo hip hop, Vallis Alps burst onto the scene in 2015 with their hit single ‘Young’, which came in at #27 on that year’s triple j Hottest 100.

Ross has previously released his debut EP complex in November 2018, which was praised by online tastemakers CLASH and The Line Of Best Fit. It has also had spins across triple j and FBi Radio and added to playlists across Apple Music and Spotify and awarded upsidedownhead his first international spins from BBC Radio 1 and Amazing Radio (UK). After a great response from his performances at BIGSOUND 2019, upsidedownhead will be playing at this year’s Electronic Music Conference in Sydney.

 “Crookedly hypnotic electronica that demands your immediate attention”
– The Line Of Best Fit

“Undulating electronics that recall James Holden or AFX” – CLASH

“Already generating a buzz of conversation through a combination of eclectic sounds”
– Mixdown

“A producer to watch, with his songwriting and sonic choices continuing to place him in a league of his own” – Purple Sneakers