Appetite

A groove built to open a set

Chris Lorenzo built “Appetite” with the practical needs of a live set in mind: it began as a possible opener for his CRSSD Festival performance. Released in May 2025 on Catch & Release, the track turns a disco loop into a rolling tech-house groove, with punchy drums and a rising synth part creating the anticipation before the drop. The lyrics are sparse by design. A processed vocal phrase acts as a rhythmic hook rather than carrying a detailed narrative, keeping attention on the interaction between bass, percussion and build.

In a Beatportal studio breakdown, Lorenzo explained that the signature vocal came from a phone recording made by accident and was then reshaped with pitch and effects. He also described constructing the escalating riser to stretch tension rather than rely on a sudden, simple drop. Those details make the track’s character easier to hear: its appeal is rooted in the way a compact motif develops across a DJ-friendly arrangement. The longer mix leaves space for transitions, while the production gradually increases pressure before releasing it.

“Appetite” circulated through DJ sets and festival environments, with Beatportal documenting its making and live purpose; this provides a more specific reception picture than unsourced claims that it was a global chart hit. No dependable mainstream chart peak is evident. The song’s presence in club culture is better understood through the number of high-profile DJs reported to have played it and Lorenzo’s own account of its intended use. It is a functional dance track in the best sense: a clear groove, a hook that sticks quickly, and a carefully managed build that gives a room time to anticipate the payoff.