Just weeks after surprising fans with a string of new releases, Skrillex is back with another genre-bending collaboration. This time, the electronic music icon has teamed up with Blawan, Randomer, and Brazilian funk powerhouse MC Dricka for the blistering new single ‘Thistle.’

Released via OWSLA and Atlantic Records, the track showcases an unexpected fusion of underground techno, Brazilian funk, and bass-heavy club music, creating one of the most unique collaborations to emerge this year.

A Collision Of Global Club Sounds

‘Thistle’ sees four artists from very different corners of electronic music come together to create a track that feels tailor-made for peak-time warehouse and festival moments.

Blawan and Randomer bring their signature industrial techno energy, while Skrillex injects his trademark forward-thinking production style. The addition of MC Dricka’s commanding Portuguese vocals gives the track a raw Brazilian funk edge that elevates it beyond a standard techno release.

The result is a relentless club weapon that seamlessly blends pounding percussion, distorted synths, rolling basslines, and infectious vocal hooks.

A Long-Awaited Release

For dedicated fans, ‘Thistle’ has been a long time coming.

The track has previously appeared in DJ sets from Skrillex, Blawan, and Randomer, generating significant buzz online as fans attempted to identify the ID. After months of speculation, the official release finally gives listeners a chance to experience the full version.

Given the pedigree of the artists involved, it’s no surprise that the track has already become one of the most talked-about underground releases of the week.

Arriving Ahead Of CONTRA Festival

The release also arrives at a pivotal moment for Skrillex, who is preparing for the debut edition of CONTRA Festival, a new two-day event taking place at Berlin’s legendary Kraftwerk Berlin. Curated in part by Skrillex himself, the event will feature a diverse lineup spanning techno, bass, experimental, and club music, including Blawan, Flowdan, Juliana Huxtable, Batu, JASSS, Malibu, Nick León, and more.

With ‘Thistle’ bringing together several artists connected to the festival’s forward-thinking ethos, the release feels like a fitting preview of the sounds CONTRA aims to showcase.

Skrillex Continues His Productive Run

The new single follows a busy few months for Skrillex. Earlier this month, he joined forces with ISOxo on the high-energy collaboration ‘Smoke,’ while March saw the release of ‘Duro’ alongside Young Miko.

Meanwhile, Blawan continues to ride the momentum of his critically acclaimed 2024 album SickElixir, further cementing his reputation as one of the most innovative producers in contemporary electronic music.

If ‘Thistle’ is any indication, Skrillex’s current creative phase is all about pushing boundaries and bringing together scenes that rarely intersect. The fusion of techno, Brazilian funk, and bass music may sound unlikely on paper, but in practice, it results in one of the year’s most compelling club records.