Doug Loch’s Dark Storm doesn’t just sound like its title—it feels like it. Stormy, cinematic, and full of emotional lift, the track is a dramatic evolution for the Australian-based Scottish producer, whose blend of progressive house and melodic techno has always leaned toward the evocative. This time, he digs deeper, and the results are thrilling.
The track’s backbone is a striking chord progression—written during a late-night moment of inspiration—that cycles between emotional shades with elegant fluidity. A staccato piano arpeggio gives the piece its urgency, while subtle touches—a crashing wave recorded on Loch’s phone, for instance—elevate the production to something richly atmospheric and deeply human.
More than a club track, Dark Storm is a narrative: a piece of music that charts inner tension and resolution with rare clarity. That Doug Loch has paired the release with a remix from Australian dance legend Danny Bonnici only underlines its significance. With support from global names and an upcoming slate of international gigs, Loch’s ascent feels inevitable. Dark Storm is not just a career milestone—it’s a signal flare.
