Steel Alive presents Under The Big Top, a steppers-flavored EP, tailor-made for live sessions. The EP is anticipated by its single featuring Charlie P, Should Pass Thru. With this project, the French group delves into the heart of the sound system dance, an area they explored during their last tour.

As usual for Steel Alive, the accordion occupies a special place in the arrangement, exploring different sounds. Another familiar characteristic, evident in this EP, is connections with other artists: three of the five tracks are collaborations.

Fango, a rookie artist from Lyon, features on Maximum Circus. Its circus theme is very familiar to Steel Alive (and the “the big top” is a well known image to fans of dances and festivals). Also linked to the circus is Should Pass Thru, with English MC Charlie P, whose unmistakable voice sets the bar very high on the EP’s first single. Firewalking contains the last guest feature of the EP, from Khoe-Wa. Born from his visit to Reunion Island, this track propels us to the Indian Ocean with its psychedelic sitar, combined with Steel Alive’s accordion. 

This EP is the result of a lengthy collaboration between Steel Alive and dub pioneer Pilah (Dub Addict, Kaly Live Dub) in production, mixing and mastering. With a striking cover designed by Jérémy Magniez, the energy of this work demands that it be heard live.

Under The Big Top is available on digital platforms.

About Steel Alive:
Steel Alive is a French dub band known for blending digital, electric, and acoustic instruments to create a unique sound. Based in Réunion Island and Lyon, their music fuses reggae influences with instrumental dub, resulting in a rich and immersive sonic experience. Over the years, they have released notable works, including the album Connecting… Please Wait (2022) and singles like Should Pass Thru (2024) and Trapeze (2024). Among their standout tracks is Glory Horns, featuring Brazilian singer LUIZA, which has gained significant attention for its vibrant and dynamic production.