Agents of Time Join Together with Darla Jade To Release Outstanding single ‘Stay With Me’

Italian duo Agents of Time continue to solidify their reputation as masters of melodic storytelling with their latest single, ‘Stay With Me‘, featuring the ethereal vocals of Darla Jade. Released on February 6, 2026, through their own Time Machine Recordings, the track is a masterclass in the atmospheric, hardware-driven techno that has defined Andrea Di Ceglie and Luigi Tutolo’s twelve-year journey. Following a prolific 2025 marked by high-profile remixes for the likes of Swedish House Mafia and James Hype, as well as massive mainstage performances at Tomorrowland Winter and Tomorrowland Brasil, the duo is currently riding a wave of immense creative momentum. As they move further into 2026 with a packed global touring schedule—including upcoming stops in Brazil and Colombia—Agents of Time are evolving their signature sound from the introverted depths of their early work into a more expansive, trance-inflected energy that remains uniquely their own. In ‘Stay With Me‘, Agents of Time maintain their reputation as “hardware-heavy” purists while embracing the polished clarity of modern melodic techno. Their production on this track is a sophisticated blend of analog warmth and digital precision, centered around a few key techniques. At the heart of it, is the duo’s signature commitment to hardware-driven synthesis. Rather than relying on standard software plugins, Agents of Time utilize iconic analog gear to craft the track’s driving, rubbery basslines and sharp, resonant leads. This “hands-on” approach gives the song a tactile, human energy; by recording long, improvised hardware takes instead of simple MIDI loops, they ensure the lead melodies feel alive, with subtle variations in texture that keep the listener hooked from the first beat to the final fade. To elevate the track into a cinematic experience, the duo leans heavily into their mastery of spatial sound design. They utilize boutique effects like the Strymon BigSky to create those massive, “oceanic” reverb washes that define the breakdown, allowing Darla Jade’s vocals to float over a bed of trance-inflected arpeggios. By expertly balancing these ethereal, high-end textures with a polished, club-ready low end, they’ve created a track that feels equally at home on a massive festival stage like Tomorrowland as it does in the intimate, dark corners of a warehouse rave. While Darla Jade provides a haunting vocal performance that acts as the emotional anchor for Agents of Time’s driving production. Known for her “light and shade” songwriting style, Jade brings a sense of vulnerability and “evocative sentiments of longing” to the track. Her contribution is particularly striking during the breakdown, where the percussion drops away to leave her vocals floating over a delicate piano riff. This creates a powerful contrast between the intimate, human element of her voice and the vast, hardware-driven soundscape of the duo. Jade is no stranger to high-profile electronic collaborations, having previously lent her songwriting and vocal talents to industry heavyweights like Kaskade (‘On My Way’), Gorgon City (‘Burning’), and Blond:ISH. Her ability to blend a “Scandi-pop” melodic sensibility with the darker textures of melodic techno allows her to cut through the mix without overpowering it. In ‘Stay With Me’, she utilizes a mix of ethereal falsetto and more powerful, grounded “head voice” tones, adding a layer of sophisticated pop appeal that makes the track as suitable for radio play as it is for the mainstage, just as The Agents of Time’s composition. In summary, with ‘Stay With Me‘ rapidly becoming a staple of their 2026 world tour, Agents of Time have delivered a definitive peak-time anthem that perfectly bridges their techno roots with a grander, trance-inflected energy. From their massive “Time Machine” showcase at ARCA in São Paulo to high-profile sets at Ultra Buenos Aires and Time Warp Mannheim, the track’s blend of Darla Jade’s haunting vocals and relentless analog drive has consistently provided the emotional high point of their performances. As they prepare to return to the Tomorrowland Winter mainstage and navigate a packed spring schedule across Europe, it is clear that “Stay With Me” is more than just a single—it is the sonic heartbeat of their most ambitious year to date, proving that the duo’s ability to command a global crowd is only growing stronger. You can listen to Agents of Time– ‘Stay With Me‘ below! The post Agents of Time Join Together with Darla Jade To Release Outstanding single ‘Stay With Me’ appeared first on EDMTunes.