Featuring Illia Kysal | Out Now on Lazy Dog Records Known for his high-energy EDM and Tech House bangers, DJ Snook takes a deeply personal turn with his newest release, “I’ll Cry”—a mellow, emotionally charged electronica track written in tribute to the experience of losing a parent to Alzheimer’s disease. Released via Lazy Dog Records, a proud partner of Ananke and Chronos, I’ll Cry is unlike anything DJ Snook has produced before. Stripped of the usual festival builds and club-ready drops, this track offers something far more intimate: vulnerability, tenderness, and raw, honest emotion.

A Song from the Heart

Written by Darroch Snooks (P.K.A. DJ Snook) from his own lived experience, I’ll Cry captures the heartbreak of watching a loved one slip away—bit by bit—through the slow and cruel progression of Alzheimer’s. It is a song for anyone who has walked this painful road, seen the light fade in the eyes of someone they love, and felt powerless to stop it. The lyrics speak plainly, yet poetically, of loss and longing: “When you forgot my face / When you forgot my name / It will be such a crying shame… I’ll cry a little.” “You gave me the strength / Always made me carry on / Helped me build my walls / Made me someone strong.” These words, penned with deep sincerity and care, resonate deeply with those who know the reality of this disease—not only for its physical toll, but the emotional one as well.

A Voice That Carries the Pain and Beauty

The track features a hauntingly beautiful vocal performance by Illia Kysal, a gifted singer-songwriter whose delivery adds breathtaking nuance and gravity. Every note, every pause, is filled with compassion. Illia doesn’t just sing the song—she feels it. Her voice lifts DJ Snook’s lyrics into something cathartic and timeless, offering comfort and solidarity for those grieving, and those trying to hold on.

A New Chapter for DJ Snook

Darroch Snooks’ musical journey began in Edinburgh, Scotland, before moving to Australia, where he rekindled his passion for DJing and music production. With roots in trance and progressive house, his usual releases are built for the dance floor. But I’ll Cry proves that this is an artist unafraid to stretch creatively and connect emotionally. It’s a bold and beautiful departure, and one that showcases DJ Snook’s depth as both a producer and storyteller. This track might not pack the drop you’d expect—but it hits in all the right places.

“I’ll Cry” is out now on all major platforms

Released by Lazy Dog Records, Australia Listen now and be prepared to feel every beat.