Before Dawn

Before Dawn is a US-based group from Austin operating as a side project of SLANDER. The duo began releasing electronic music in August 2025, with six releases appearing across a four-month period through December 2025. They release exclusively on Arcane Music.

Before Dawn produces peak-time driving techno alongside explorations into Afro house, breakbeat, deep house, and drum & bass. Their output on Arcane Music demonstrates range from high-energy dancefloor tracks to deeper, rhythm-focused compositions. The project represents SLANDER's expansion beyond their established sound, with releases spanning multiple electronic subgenres within their concentrated release schedule from 2025.