X is a glittering, high-voltage love letter to Kylie Minogue’s iconic electro-dancepop era, delivering a rush of neon-lit euphoria tailor-made for the club. As the lead single from Steffen’s upcoming tribute album Keep Your Light In Everything, the track channels the late 2000s heyday of synth-driven hedonism while injecting a fresh, modern pulse.
From the first cascading synth arpeggio, X rockets into orbit with unapologetic glamour. The production is a masterclass in dancefloor alchemy, pulsing electro beats collide with shimmering disco strings, while Steffen’s vocals glide between breathy allure and full-throated abandon. The chorus is pure dopamine, a hook so infectious it feels genetically engineered for queer nightlife, where the song’s “wild, ecstatic glamour” (as Steffen describes it) will undoubtedly thrive. What sets X apart is its razor-sharp balance of nostalgia and innovation. While the track pays homage to Kylie’s 2007 X album—particularly its sleek, futuristic sheen—Steffen avoids mere imitation. The bridge’s laser-cut breakdown and the final chorus’s layered ad-libs elevate it into something distinctly his own. Recorded in March 2025, the track sounds both timeless and urgent now, like a long-lost Daft Punk remix beamed from a parallel universe.
For pop purists and dance devotees alike, X is a shot of sonic adrenaline. It’s the kind of song that doesn’t just sound like a party—it is the party. Listen to X by Steffen on all music streaming platforms now.
