After two decades in electronic music, Eli Brown presents his long-awaited debut album, Panic Attack, via Insomniac Records.
The album marks his most expansive and personal artistic statement to date with 14 tracks in it.
It reflects the sounds, scenes, and experiences that shaped his musical journey, while paying tribute to the rave culture that first inspired him.
Eli Brown’s Journey from Drum & Bass to Techno
Eli Brown has established himself as a prominent name in contemporary techno, earning recognition for his ability to push the genre in new directions.
His music has reached audiences across underground clubs and major festival stages around the world.
However, his career began in the UK drum & bass scene.
The Bristol-born DJ and producer first gained attention as Xample and as one half of Loadstar, reaching the top of UK drum & bass charts.
In 2016, he decided to start a new chapter under the Eli Brown name, entering a different musical scene with its own audience and identity.
Since then, his project has grown to more than two million monthly Spotify listeners and accumulated over 300 million streams.
He has also performed at major events and festivals, including Coachella, Tomorrowland, Ultra, and Glastonbury.
In 2024, he made history with the first techno performance at Rockefeller Center.
With Panic Attack, Brown brings these different chapters together in one cohesive album.
The project traces his development from his early days in drum & bass to his current position in the global techno scene.
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‘Panic Attack’ Reconnects with Eli Brown’s Rave Roots
The album draws heavily from the sounds of UK warehouse culture, particularly jungle, drum & bass, and trance-inspired rave music.
Brown reinterprets these influences through the darker and more driving techno sound that defines his current productions.
Rolling breakbeats and powerful basslines meet soaring melodies throughout the record.
The tracklist also moves between high-energy club tracks and more reflective moments, exploring musical territory beyond his familiar dark techno approach.
Despite its range of influences, Panic Attack remains firmly focused on the dancefloor.
Brown uses the album to revisit the sense of freedom and escapism that first drew him to rave culture.
It also reflects his experience on both sides of the DJ booth.
For Brown, the project offers an opportunity to explore a broader range of production styles and musical influences.
He also wants to recreate the feeling of losing yourself in the music, away from everyday distractions and expectations.
Eli Brown Brings Together Collaborators Across Genres
The album also reflects the collaborative spirit of electronic music culture.
It features contributions from drum & bass producer Dimension, UK MC IRAH, and singer-songwriter BARBZ.
Their involvement adds different musical elements and perspectives to the album.
Several tracks arrived ahead of the full release, including ‘Electrify’, ‘It’s Like That’, ‘Damaged’, and ‘Frequency’, featuring Dimension.
These releases received support from artists across electronic music, including Joseph Capriati, Armin van Buuren, Adam Beyer, Tiësto, Andy C, David Guetta, Carl Cox, Dom Dolla, and Kream.
The latest preview, ‘Badman Riddim’, features IRAH and further highlights the album’s connection to UK rave and bass music influences.
Eli Brown Takes ‘Panic Attack’ on a World Tour
Alongside the album release, Brown is taking Panic Attack on a world tour.
The run has already included performances at Factory Town, Concourse Project, and Echostage in Washington, D.C.
On November 14, one day after the album arrives, he will headline his biggest show to date.
In collaboration with Factory 93, Brown will transform Los Angeles’ historic City Market into a warehouse-inspired rave for more than 10,000 fans.
The tour will then return to the UK for its closing show on November 21 at Electric Brixton in London.
With Panic Attack, Eli Brown brings together two decades of musical influences and experiences in one project.
The album highlights the sounds that shaped his career while presenting a broader view of his artistic direction.
It also reinforces his ongoing connection to the rave culture that continues to drive his music.
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