Mike Posner and Swedish House Mafia Turn Reflection Into Release on "Underneath It All": Listen

Saturday, 22 February 2025 11:18

Featuring production from Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello, the long-awaited track is an undeniable highlight of Posner's new album, "The Beginning."

Mike Posner has always been a seeker—of wisdom, of reinvention of a deeper connection to music and self. His new track, "Underneath It All," co-produced by Swedish House Mafia, is another chapter in that transformative journey.

The opening moments of "Underneath It All" are unhurried and deliberate. Swedish House Mafia establish a brooding atmosphere, allowing Posner's ageless voice to emerge like a distant mantra and intone a reflective affirmation: "The exciting thing is it’s only the beginning."

What follows is a gradual crescendo where melodic house synths bubble beneath the surface before breaking open into a dynamic, pulsating groove. Take a listen below.

Dance music has always been a vehicle for transformation for Posner, the voice behind "I Took a Pill in Ibiza," the hauntingly self-aware anthem that became a cultural touchstone. But his ties to the genre extend far beyond that singular hit.

He shared a creative connection with Avicii, another artist whose contributions to EDM frequently crossed between euphoria and introspection. With "Underneath It All," Posner continues that legacy, merging his reflective songwriting with the grand, cinematic vision of Swedish House Mafia’s Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello.

You can listen to Posner's new album, The Beginning, below via Spotify and find it on other streaming services here.