Vicetone Drops Brilliant New Single Off Monstercat – ‘Way Back’ (feat. Cozi Zuehlsdorff)
As new music Friday continues to push on, we have a lovely new single fresh out of the Monstercat kitchen. Vicetone has teamed up with vocalist Cozi Zuehlsdorff on an inspired new tune – ‘Way Back’. To say that this track is well produced is an understatement as they guys have worked in so many different elements, it is hard to catch them all on even the second and third listen!
‘Way Back’ features many layers of instrumentation ranging from the familiar piano riff to the unexpected clash of violin. When the drop arrives it comes in the form of a wildly unique synth that further gives the song a bouncy house feel that is undeniably fun. All of these pieces fit together with Cozi’s beautiful vocals make for a one of kind release. We also feel that this single will produce some seriously interesting remixes as well. Check it out below!
Vicetone’s Long Partnership with Monstercat
Vicetone, the Dutch duo made up of Ruben den Boer and Victor Pool, had already spent several years building one of the most consistent catalogs on Monstercat by the time “Way Back” arrived. Known for melodic, emotionally driven progressive house records, the duo helped define the label’s sound during the mid-2010s alongside labelmates like Pegboard Nerds and Rogue. Their willingness to work with vocalists rather than relying purely on instrumental drops, as they did here with Cozi Zuehlsdorff, became one of the hallmarks that separated their catalog from more drop-centric Monstercat releases.
Cozi Zuehlsdorff’s Crossover into Dance Music
Cozi Zuehlsdorff, best known at the time for her acting and singing work including the “Dolphin Tale” film franchise, brought a polished pop vocal sensibility to “Way Back” that helped the track stand out from typical Monstercat drops. Pairing a recognizable vocalist from outside the dance scene with Vicetone’s cinematic production style reflected a broader trend of electronic producers reaching beyond the usual pool of EDM topline singers to find distinctive voices capable of carrying a song’s emotional core.
Monstercat’s Role in Vicetone’s Growth
Monstercat’s release model, built around a dedicated YouTube channel and a curated approach to genre variety, gave acts like Vicetone consistent visibility with an audience that trusted the label’s curation. That platform helped tracks like “Way Back” reach listeners well beyond the traditional club and festival circuit, since Monstercat’s audience skewed toward younger fans discovering electronic music through streaming and video platforms rather than radio or nightlife. For a melodic, vocal-driven single like this one, that distribution model proved especially valuable, helping “Way Back” find an audience that appreciated its emotional, radio-friendly songwriting just as much as its production value.
