Cheat Codes and Julia Church Collaborate on “Modern Tragedy”

In an impressive team-up of talent, the Los Angeles trio Cheat Codes and acclaimed Durban-born and London-based singer-songwriter Julia Church combine forces for their new single – “Modern Tragedy.” The track sits at the Cheat Codes’ signature intersection of dance-electronic and pop, riding on undulating basslines, driving beats, and ethereal melodies from the famed producers, while Julia’s breathy and soulful vocals bring some wistful and yet hopeful emotions to the entire composition.

“In a world where tragedy seems to be the only constant, we took that pain and transformed it into something greater. Working with Julia, we didn’t just make a track – we created a story that speaks to the struggle and finds beauty in the darkest moments. It’s a reminder that even in the chaos, there’s a harmony waiting to be found.” – Cheat Codes

“‘Modern Tragedy’ is about navigating the trials and tribulations of modern dating. Feeling as though you’re stuck in a perpetual merry-go-round of excitement and let-downs. I wrote this after being ghosted by someone I really liked. Sometimes all you can do is laugh (and write a song about it).” – Julia Church

Church has worked with some A-list electronic acts in the past, such as John Summit, Diplo, Sub Focus, Kaskade, CamelPhat, Gorgon City, Robin Schulz, to name only a handful, and her performance truly shines when added to Cheat Codes’ dynamic and creative production prowess. After putting out a pop ballad – “Bloom” with Train, last month, “Modern Tragedy” sees them returning to the dance-electronic realm.

Los Angeles trio Cheat Codes remains an inescapable musical force hopscotching through electronic, dance, pop, and now country genres, leaving an impact of innovation and collaboration throughout popular culture. Their total stream tally eclipses a staggering over 6 billion plays. Maintaining a prolific pace, they’ve steadily amassed a diverse discography, including the platinum Pop Radio Top 5 smash “No Promises” (feat. Demi Lovato), the gold-certified “Feels Great” (feat. Fetty Wap, CVBZ), and gold-selling breakout “SEX” with Kriss Kross Amsterdam. Speaking to their international impact, “Only You” (feat. Little Mix) soared to #1 on pop radio in the UK, while they received dozens of platinum certifications in 20 countries. On top of this, they have also done remixes for pop sensations Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith.

Igniting clubs worldwide, their 2019 “Level 2” EP yielded the #1 Dance Radio hit “Who’s Got Your Love” (feat. Daniel Blume) in addition to “Ferrari” (feat. Afrojack) and “Be The One” (feat. Kaskade). Acclaimed by Rolling Stone, Paper, TIME, Billboard, and more, the musicians have shut down The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! and Good Morning America with stunning and show-stopping performances.

Over the past two years, the band has released 4 very different and acclaimed albums focusing on the guys personal style and taste – “Hellraisers Part 1” (pop), “Hellraisers Part 2” (alternative), “Hellraisers Part 3” (dance) and “One Night in Nashville” (country). Collaborations included Tyson Ritter, Travis Barker, blackbear, Icona Pop, Felix Jaehn, and country legends Dolly Parton, Lady A, and Lee Brice just to name a few. Cheat Codes recently released “Location” featuring A7S and “You Don’t Even Know Me” with Sam Feldt, as they are currently focused on returning to their dance-pop roots.

Based in London by way of Durban, South Africa, Julia Church is a multi-platinum-selling artist and songwriter. Her collaborations include John Summit, Diplo, Sub Focus, Kaskade, CamelPhat, Gorgon City, and Robin Schulz, to name a handful. The music she has been involved with has topped Billboard charts, radio airplay charts, and club charts globally, with streams amassing over 300M. She has become notorious for her infectious melodies and distinctive soulful honey-like vocals and has solidified herself as a gem in the electronic and pop world, writing for some of the space’s most respected artists and songwriters.

She has also performed at the likes of Printworks, Tomorrowland, Electric Brixton, Outernet and Melkweg. Church is no stranger to writing for other artists. Recent cuts include Australian breakthrough artist Grentperez, DJ Zinc, Eli & Fur, Will Clarke, Joel Corry, Le Youth, Hayden James, and more. Julia is also well accustomed to the cinematic world, having worked with musician and composer Tom Ashbrook + BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winner Rob Lane, with three of their collaborations featuring on Sky Atlantic’s “A Discovery Of Witches,” recorded at AIR Studios. Julia Church continues to write and perform for some of the most recognized names in music, with her biggest cuts and collabs yet to come.

Cheat Codes’ forthcoming tour dates:

Sep 28 – Dallas, TX – Bottled Blonde
Oct 05 – San Francisco, CA – Temple
Oct 11 – Monterey, CA – Worlds Away Pre-Party
Oct 24 – Coral Gables, FL – University of Miami
Oct 25 – Charleston, SC – Trio
Oct 26 – Greenville, SC – Voyage Music Festival
Nov 29 – New York City, NY – Marquee
Nov 30 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live
Dec 06 – Denver, CO – Church Nightclub
Dec 07 – Salt Lake City, UT – Sky
Dec 31 – Scottsdale, AZ – Barstool

Listen to “Modern Tragedy” below: