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Berlin based Australian musician Declan McDermott arrives with a debut EP for Delusions Of Grandeur that feels like a culmination of every chapter in his musical life. Raised on a diet of disco, funk and soul, trained as a multi instrumentalist, and now deep in the craft of analog driven house production, Declan brings a sound that is warm, emotional and rhythmically alive. His new release Doin It All 4 U is not just a club record. It is a reflection of where he has been and where he is heading next.
Across the EP, he blends shimmering Rhodes, bubbling live basslines, vocoder soaked vocals and crisp drums into grooves that feel equally at home in living rooms and late night dance floors. The remixes offer further dimensions from Tom Trago and Lovetempo, while Dani featuring Luxonous expands the EP into jazzy and atmospheric territory. This Track Talk dives into the music, the influences behind it and the story of an artist who has quietly shaped his own lane in the electronic world.
Declan’s title track Doin It All 4 U is a soulful, funky house jam built from the ground up with live musicality. The Rhodes chords shimmer, the bassline bubbles with intention, and the drums cut through with crunchy clarity. The vocoder lines add warmth and personality, creating a feeling of intimacy and optimism that sits right at the heart of his sound.
For the first remix, Dutch house mainstay Tom Trago reshapes the original into a heavier club ready burner. His version pushes the low end, tightening the groove and transforming the track into a peak time moment without losing the soulful core that makes the original so inviting.
Lovetempo takes the reins next, blending 808 drums, Moog textures and a deep boogie sensibility to create a cosmic reinterpretation. His remix sits somewhere between retro electro and modern funk, offering a playful and analog rich alternative universe.
The EP closes with Dani featuring Luxonous. Built on a fluid, jazzy groove, the track carries atmospheric depth while weaving soprano saxophone and EWI into the arrangement. Its meditative motion recalls the spirit of artists like Frederick Galliano and St Germain, making it a powerful finale that highlights Declan’s range.
Declan is a multi instrumentalist from Sydney who now calls Berlin home. He works across bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals and synthesisers, often reaching for vintage gear, analog recording setups and classic drum machines. His musical fingerprint is shaped by years of hands on playing, experimentation and collaboration.
He has contributed to projects with Lovebirds, Black Loops, SIRS, Red Pig Flower, Joel Holmes, Derrick McKenzie from Jamiroquai, and Byron the Aquarius. Tracks he has worked on for labels like Freerange, Glitterbox, Live at Robert Johnson, Teardrop Recordings and Sound of Vast have reached charts such as the Traxsource Top 10.
This broad creative background explains why Doin It All 4 U feels so lived in. The EP carries the fingerprints of a musician who listens deeply and plays with intention.
A personal selection of influential songs reveals the blueprint behind Declan’s musical DNA. These tracks form the emotional and stylistic seedbed for the sonic world he builds today.
I have distant memories of my parents playing this song, probably some of the earliest music I can recall listening to in my life.
Another huge influence in my early life, I remember this being my favourite ABBA song as a young kid.
The first live music event I ever attended was an Alice Cooper concert, a memory that I will never forget.
An amazing piece that I played while studying music in high school, definitely a massive influence on my bass playing.
Another standout track from my high school rehearsal room days, massively influenced by Luthers amazing vocals.
I remember hearing this track and being completely blown away with Mark King’s slap bass style, I was immediately hooked.
My favourite Jamiroquai track, for years this was the song that I would set as my alarm to get ready for school/music practice.
By far my favourite electronic music track, this was the piece of music that inspired my journey in collecting vintage analog synthesisers and electronic music production.
Stumbled across this incredibly unique and beautiful piece of music while going through a deep youtube rabbit hole during my time in Istanbul, always stuck with me.
A piece that is very dear to me, a culmination of all my musical influences produced with equipment that has shaped the sound of my music. Incredible EWI and soprano sax magic from the almighty Luxonous.
Doin It All 4 U marks an important moment for Declan McDermott. It is a project built on musicianship, emotion and analog craft, shaped by decades of experiences that started in childhood bedrooms and rehearsal rooms and now unfold on some of the most respected labels in house music. With remixes that stretch the EP into new territory and a closing track that showcases his jazz infused sensibility, this release is both a statement and an invitation. Declan stands poised for an exciting chapter, and this EP is a powerful sign of what is yet to come.
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