As a nascent raver living sans-parents in San Francisco, Ardalan began his relationship with acclaimed tech-house label DIRTYBIRD at its very first BBQ event in 2007; by 2010 his career had set sail with his Justin Martin collaboration "Mr. Spock", cultivating a career that has allowed the producer to learn, play and experiment. Now, with poise and a touch of sensual grit, Ardalan reveals news of his forthcoming debut album Mr. Good with the release of lead single "I Can't Wait"—an innovative track that will surely help to inspire a new chapter of dance music.
"I Can’t Wait" is a duet with my girlfriend," Ardalan shares with Billboard. "It's one of the last songs I made on my album. Through the process, she was always waiting for me to watch Game of Thrones with her and would say, 'I can’t wait any longer.' I never ended up watching it. The song is open to interpretation for the listener."
Distinct in its delivery, Ardalan showcases a brassier yet more melodic side of house—a subtle ode that takes us deeper into his mindset for music. Modulated yet teeming with a medley of dreamy synths and poignant melodies, "I Can't Wait" hooks us with striking vocal samples that perfectly encapsulate the sense of isolation felt when one's passion and goals outweigh personal and emotional upkeep. Grasping hold of the twisting house and techno fusion, Ardalan displays his matured sound in the lead single, giving us a taste of what's to come.
Ardalan will be taking Mr. Good on a thirty-six stop album tour, showcasing the new record with extended sets in some of North America's most intimate club environments. The tour will kick off in Santa Barbara in September, with support from Justin Martin, Soul Clap, Melé, Claude VonStroke and more.
Mr. Good North American Album Tour Dates:
September 8 – Condor Boat – Santa Barbara, CA
September 13 – Circle Carnival – Calgary, AB
September 14 – London Block Party – London, ON
September 20 – Wallflower – El Paso, TX
September 21 – Space – Miami, FL w/ Claude VonStroke
September 27 – Simons – Gainesville, FL (BLUR)
September 28 – Flash – Washington DC w/ Soul Clap
October 5 – Dirtybird Campout – Modesto, CA
October 11 – 1UP – Reno, NV
October 12 – Terrace Afterhours – Las Vegas, NV
October 18 – House of Yes – Brooklyn, NY
October 19 – Bassment – Charlotte, SC
October 25 – The Block – Salt Lake City, UT
October 26 – Cirque Noir Afterhours – Houston, TX
November 1 – 99ten – Edmonton, AB
November 2 – The Great Northern – San Francisco, CA w/ Melé
November 8 – Sonia – Boston, MA
November 9 – Home Bass – Orlando, FL w/ Justin Martin
November 15 – Casa Cobra – Guadalajara, MX
November 16 – Vinyl – Denver, CO
November 21 – The Patron Saint – Indianapolis, IN
November 23 – TV Lounge – Detroit, MI
November 27 – LVL44 – San Jose, CA
November 30 – Open Studios – Vancouver, BC
December 7 – Warehouse on Watts – Philadelphia, PA w/ RYBO
December 14 – Bang Bang – San Diego, CA
December 20 – Sound – Los Angeles, CA
December 21 – Meow Wolf – Santa Fe, NM w/ Kevin Saunderson
December 27 – Spybar – Chicago, IL
December 28 – Monkey Loft – Seattle, WA
January 10 – The Parish – Austin, TX
January 11 – Fox Theatre – Boulder, CO
January 17 – Site 1A – Milwaukee, WI
January 18 – Flash – Washington DC
January 19 – Sunday Night Mass – Burlington, VT
January 22-26 – Holy Shipwrecked – Punta Cana, DR
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