Moby and Jacob Lusk's viral Coachella version of 'Natural Blues' with BLOND:ISH and Kiko Franco gets official release on Defected

One of Defected’s standout releases of 2025, ‘Natural Blues’ returns in a powerful new form as Moby, BLOND:ISH and Kiko Franco are joined by critically acclaimed vocalist and songwriter, Jacob Lusk. Defected’s 2025 version of ‘Natural Blues’ reimagined Moby’s seminal original, connecting across both club and streaming worlds, reaching No.1 in Beatport’s House chart before surpassing 10 million streams across all DSPs, all while remaining a fixture on major editorial playlists and radio stations all across the globe.

Now the artists unveil a new studio version inspired by one of the most talked-about live moments of 2026: Moby and Jacob Lusk’s viral Coachella performance, which sparked huge online demand for an official release.

One of the most commanding vocalists in contemporary music, Jacob Lusk brings an unmistakable emotional quality to the record, transforming Moby’s iconic record into its most soulful and expansive form.

I’m so grateful to Mr. Moby for this amazing opportunity. Who knew that 10 minutes on stage with him at Coachella would completely change my life? I’m so grateful to be able to release this special moment to the world. With everything that’s going on in the world right now, I think a lot of people feel alone. Even I have felt alone at times. But this song and this experience with each other are a reminder that we are not alone…

Honestly, no matter how dark it gets, you have to remember that everything is actually going to be okay.

– Jacob Lusk

BLOND:ISH’s uplifting piano flourishes and radiant synth work remain at the heart of the production, while Kiko Franco’s melodic Afro house-inspired arrangements drive the record firmly towards peak-time dancefloors.

Working on a legendary song like 'Natural Blues' is truly mind-blowing. Its uniqueness is a testament to why it continues to defy time. I'm grateful to have the talented Jacob Lusk join us for this new version, which was unveiled in a surreal performance at Coachella. It's an honour to collaborate with such inspiring artists, and we're excited to see how this new version will continue to inspire people for years to come.

– Kiko Franco

Bridging festival euphoria, underground house and timeless songwriting, this new incarnation of ‘Natural Blues’ arrives with the rare momentum of a track that has already proven its global appeal and now feels set for an even bigger chapter.

‘TECIE’ links this version of Natural Blues to an upcoming original movie of the same name spotlighting a Gen-Z romance set in the LA animal rights and activism scene. The meaning behind the acronym TECIE will be revealed in November.

Moby, Jacob Lusk, BLOND:ISH & Kiko Franco – ‘Natural Blues (TECIE)’ is out Friday 14th August 2026 on Defected Records.

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