Sultan + Shepard Melodic Masters Set to Elevate South Africa

<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;"><span style="background-color: #ff0072; color: white; font-size: x-large;"> ARTIST PROFILE | THINK IN ELECTRONIC </span></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff0072; font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;">Sultan + Shepard Under The Surface</span></h2><p data-end="702" data-start="330" style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbqidulB72ZImBDF6lmd5_OP2NuMfBm06Gl54tKTbk41Ev87_wqEyIKebwsdzhxOmxGYw1ew7kfUMxtgMmvradJcWlE7Lm7Us_Brz2XaYEVqdjuTD24SBJ_Zc2LsKc-OjPkuPXSxNj_L2iRz9D3nh7IOb0rT9FC706pyBTyeklFQ34nlissfd6MP40z9b/s515/Sultan+shepard_thinkinelectronic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sultan and Shepard melodic house duo at Lane 8 South Africa event" border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="429" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbqidulB72ZImBDF6lmd5_OP2NuMfBm06Gl54tKTbk41Ev87_wqEyIKebwsdzhxOmxGYw1ew7kfUMxtgMmvradJcWlE7Lm7Us_Brz2XaYEVqdjuTD24SBJ_Zc2LsKc-OjPkuPXSxNj_L2iRz9D3nh7IOb0rT9FC706pyBTyeklFQ34nlissfd6MP40z9b/s16000-rw/Sultan+shepard_thinkinelectronic.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato;"><br /></span><p></p><p data-end="702" data-start="330" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato;">As the anticipation builds for<a href="https://www.thinkinelectronic.com/2025/10/lane-8-is-redefining-deep-house.html" target="_blank"> Lane 8’s</a> upcoming <a href="https://www.thinkinelectronic.com/2025/05/theatre-presents-lane-8-in-south-africa.html" target="_blank">South Africa shows</a> alongside <a href="https://www.thinkinelectronic.com/2025/10/paris-debut-album-labyrinth-out-now.html" target="_blank">PARIS</a>, one name on the lineup stands out as a guaranteed highlight: <strong data-end="496" data-start="476">Sultan + Shepard</strong>. Known for their emotional melodies, long-form storytelling, and seamless evolution through electronic music’s shifting eras, the duo continue to carve out their own lane in the global melodic house scene.</span></p><h3 data-end="738" data-start="704" style="text-align: justify;"><strong data-end="738" data-start="708"><span style="color: #ff0072; font-family: Lato; font-size: medium;">A Duo Defined by Evolution</span></strong></h3><p data-end="1074" data-start="740" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato;">Formed by Montreal-based producers Ossama Al Sarraf and Ned Shepard, Sultan + Shepard first broke through in the early 2000s with a signature <strong data-end="903" data-start="882">progressive house</strong> sound that lit up dancefloors around the world. Tracks like <strong data-end="975" data-start="964">“Walls”</strong> and their power-packed remixes helped establish them as go-to names for uplifting, melodic energy.</span></p><p data-end="1504" data-start="1076" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato;">But as electronic music expanded, so did their artistry. Their sound gradually transformed into the warm, deep, and atmospheric style that defines them today — a shift showcased beautifully through their recent work on Lane 8’s <strong data-end="1327" data-start="1304">This Never Happened</strong> label. Their albums <strong data-end="1375" data-start="1348">“Something, Everything”</strong> and <strong data-end="1398" data-start="1380">“Forever, Now”</strong> highlight this evolution with lush sound design, emotional textures, and storytelling-focused production.</span></p><h3 data-end="1543" data-start="1506" style="text-align: justify;"><strong data-end="1543" data-start="1510"><span style="color: #ff0072; font-family: Lato; font-size: medium;">Essential Tracks to Dive Into</span></strong></h3><p data-end="1675" data-start="1545" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato;">For anyone gearing up for their South African appearance, these standout tracks capture the essence of Sultan + Shepard’s journey:</span></p><ul data-end="2068" data-start="1677"> <li data-end="1744" data-start="1677"> <p data-end="1744" data-start="1679" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato;"><strong data-end="1693" data-start="1679">“Assassin”</strong> – a hypnotic staple of their modern melodic era.</span></p> </li> <li data-end="1824" data-start="1745"> <p data-end="1824" data-start="1747" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato;"><strong data-end="1758" data-start="1747">“nCTRL”</strong> – balancing nostalgic synthwork with refined progressive style.</span></p> </li> <li data-end="1924" data-start="1825"> <p data-end="1924" data-start="1827" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato;"><strong data-end="1843" data-start="1827">“All I Know”</strong> (with Le Youth & Emily Falvey) – emotionally charged and endlessly replayable.</span></p> </li> <li data-end="1975" data-start="1925"> <p data-end="1975" data-start="1927" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato;"><strong data-end="1944" data-start="1927">“Almost Home”</strong> – deep, warm, and cinematic.</span></p> </li> <li data-end="2068" data-start="1976"> <p data-end="2068" data-start="1978" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato;"><strong data-end="1999" data-start="1978">“Feels Like Home”</strong> (with Dillon Francis) – a nod to their earlier, high-energy roots.</span></p> </li> </ul><p data-end="2185" data-start="2070" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato;">Together, these tracks reveal the duo’s progression from festival-ready anthems to immersive, melodic storytelling.</span></p><h3 data-end="2225" data-start="2187" style="text-align: justify;"><strong data-end="2225" data-start="2191"><span style="color: #ff0072; font-family: Lato; font-size: medium;">What to Expect in South Africa</span></strong></h3><p data-end="2531" data-start="2227" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato;">Sultan + Shepard’s sets are known for patient builds, glowing harmonies, and an emotional pull that sneaks up on a crowd. Their performance alongside <strong data-end="2397" data-start="2377">Lane 8 and PARIS</strong> in South Africa promises a night shaped by atmosphere, tension, and the kind of melodic depth that has earned them worldwide respect.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #ff0072; color: #444444; font-family: Lato;"> <iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/Sxc34r9BPTc?si=6U9bILIiKxHQQs4R" width="480"></iframe> </span></p><h3 data-end="2760" data-start="2717"></h3><p></p><p data-end="2715" data-start="2533" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato;">Expect sweeping progressions, warm textures, and a set crafted to draw listeners into a full musical journey — the perfect complement to Lane 8’s deep and immersive event experience.</span></p><p data-end="2715" data-start="2533" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span style="color: #ff0072; font-family: Lato;">🔗 Related Links</span></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: #ff0072; color: #444444; font-family: Lato; font-size: xx-large;"></span></p><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><a href="https://www.thinkinelectronic.com/2025/05/theatre-presents-lane-8-in-south-africa.html" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: 0.2s ease-in-out;" target="_blank"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato;">Get your tickets to Lane 8 </span></span></a></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><a href="https://www.thinkinelectronic.com/search/label/interview" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: 0.2s ease-in-out;" target="_blank"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato;">Think in Electronic: Other Artist Interviews</span></span></a></div></div>

Sultan + Shepard Melodic Masters Set to Elevate South Africa

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