The Knocks & Dragonette – “The Hero” press photo
Photo by Gina Manning

Listen to The Knocks and Dragonette’s “The Hero” Single

NYC electronic duo The Knocks (@the_knocks) and Canadian electro-pop powerhouse artist Dragonette (@dragonette) recently revealed the second installment of their collaborative journey entitled “The Hero” after releasing “Revelation” last month.

The Knocks & Dragonette – “The Hero” [Official Video]

The Knocks & Dragonette - The Hero [Official Music Video]

Once again, they deliver a match made in synth-pop heaven. This new era is set in a 1980s corporate liminal space at the fictional company Revelation Technologies, with Aquaria (RuPaul’s Drag Race winner) being the muse. This collaboration is a follow-up to The Knocks & Dragonette’s 2019 GRAMMY-nominated single “Slow Song.”

Revelation Technologies’ official spokesperson says, “Many people spend a lifetime in search of a meaningful moment. We are here to help. On February 26th, we invite you to close your eyes and open your heart to the latest, cutting-edge in Revelation technologies. Connect inward to your emotional self in harmony with our new product ‘The Hero’ and let the meaning find you.”

Dragonette adds, “This song is about the banality of how a relationship can turn cold. When it’s not a dramatic explosion of betrayal or strong emotions that crash together. It’s about finding yourself in the midst of something else, unseen and unknowable making the question ‘Is this working’ hard to answer.”

With more to be revealed by Revelation Technologies, please keep a close eye on The Knocks & Dragonette and the muse Aquaria.

The Knocks

The Knocks press photo
Photo by Joe Perri

The prolific GRAMMY-nominated and multi-platinum-selling NYC dance music luminaries deliver a carefree electronic sound that draws from disco, house, hip-hop, soul, funk, indie, and pop. Comprised of James Patterson and Ben Ruttner, the duo produce a dizzying array of danceable, New York-inspired music, bringing their DJ sets and live electronic performances around the world.

With more than 3 billion streams and consistent chart success, they have released 3 full-length albums, and 5 EPs, and performed their hit singles on US late-night TV shows, including Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Meyers. Known for their collaborative prowess, The Knocks have worked with artists across the musical spectrum, ranging from indie [Foster The People, MGMT, MUNA], hip hop [Cam’ron, Wyclef, Method Man], dance [Purple Disco Machine, ODESZA, SOFI TUKKER, Dolores Forever], and pop [Billie Eilish, Carly Rae Jepsen, Charli XCX].

Dragonette

Martina Sorbara, better known as the electro-pop artist Dragonette, has lived multiple musical lifetimes over the past 15 years. A JUNO Award-winning artist and sought-after songwriter, Sorbara has scored numerous global hits, including “Pick Up the Phone,” “Let it Go,” and the chart-topping “Hello” with Martin Solveig. She’s collaborated with the world’s biggest DJs (Basement Jaxx, Kaskade, and Galantis, among others) and released four acclaimed albums, including the JUNO-nominated “Fixin to Thrill” (2009) and “Bodyparts” (2012). Along the way, Dragonette has headlined shows across the globe; supported the likes of Duran Duran, New Order, Ke$ha, and Miike Snow; and played to thousands of fans at Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, Glastonbury, and Lollapalooza.

A longtime priority writer with Sony/ATV publishing, the Toronto-based Sorbara also regularly works with acts under UMG, Warner Music, Syco, and Spinnin’. Her musically diverse credits include songs for Keith Urban, Cyndi Lauper, Pretty Sister, Mike Mago, and Carly Rae Jepsen with The Knocks.

The Knocks & Dragonette – “The Hero” Single

The Knocks & Dragonette – “The Hero” cover art

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