We Live In A Society

We Live In A Society is an innovative collaborative EP from Australian electronic producer Flume and American experimental rapper JPEGMAFIA, released on May 2, 2025, through Flume’s label Future Classic. This marks the duo’s first full-length collaboration, following their earlier collaboration on How to Build a Relationship from Flume’s 2019 mixtape, Hi This Is Flume. The EP represents a merging of their unique styles, blending experimental hip-hop and electronic music into a sound that feels both groundbreaking and familiar.

The EP features four tracks, each carrying its own distinct energy and style. A standout is the single “Is It Real”, which features Ravyn Lenae and explores deep questions of identity and reality through an atmospheric, experimental production. The closing track, “The Ocean Is Fake”, ties the project together with its emotionally intense, genre-defying beats and provocative lyrics, adding layers of complexity to the EP’s overarching themes.

The cover art for We Live In A Society is designed by Flume and visually encapsulates the essence of the music. Featuring a surreal, flower-like sculpture against a vibrant gradient background, it mirrors the avant-garde, boundary-pushing nature of the sound within. The EP also includes animated visuals for the track “Track 1”, which further adds to the project’s otherworldly feel, presenting a stylized, surreal animation that complements the experimental soundscapes.

Since its release, We Live In A Society has garnered praise for its ability to blend electronic and hip-hop elements in a way that pushes creative limits. Both Flume and JPEGMAFIA have proven their willingness to take risks and explore uncharted territory, resulting in a work that’s as thought-provoking as it is musically adventurous. The EP is available on popular streaming platforms like Apple Music and Bandcamp, where fans can experience its bold fusion of genres firsthand.