French duo Parallelle return with “Searching For The Groove,” the latest single from their upcoming LP 11th Avenue, out October 29 on their Lisbon-based label, FOLDER. The new single, which captures the duo’s playful approach to genre-weaving, is out now.
“Searching For The Groove” builds on syncopated percussion that nods to 2-step, with falsetto vocals and live touches of warm keys and saxophone. It flows with an easy groove, inviting listeners to find their own rhythm within its movement.
“This track is about the endless search for the groove of life. And what is that groove? It’s yours to define,” says Parallelle. “For some, it’s love. For others, success. Maybe joy, maybe freedom. Whatever it is, it’s the rhythm that keeps you moving forward. We met Benji (Sacks) when he was renting our studio in Amsterdam and became close friends. This track started as a studio jam and has quickly become one of our favorites from the album. It has a feel-good, late summer energy.”
11th Avenue highlights Parallelle’s continued commitment to exploring new ideas, united by an analogue production approach that builds a bridge between genres, experiences, and communities. The album emphasizes the imperfect beauty of analogue sound, combining live instrumentation, groovy beats, and jazzy saxophone and trumpet interplay with Thomas (Parallelle) and collaborators’ vocals, resulting in rich and authentic tones that feel both classic and contemporary.
Beyond the music, Parallelle has crafted a holistic vision for 11th Avenue. The album’s visual identity was shaped by progressive fashion creative director Sarah Bassett and captured by internationally renowned photographer Dani Bastidas, resulting in an aesthetic that mirrors the analogue-first ethos of the record. Parallelle will bring 11th Avenue to life globally with a curated album tour that blends intimate listening sessions with hybrid DJ sets, bespoke production elements, and immersive storytelling.
Further blurring the lines between sound and style, the duo has teamed up with rising high-end streetwear brand Ciaran for a capsule collection of limited-edition 11th Avenue T-shirts, hats, and jackets to be launched this October during ADE.
11th Avenue arrives October 29 via FOLDER, with a vinyl release to follow later in the month. “Searching For The Groove” is out now on all platforms.