Set to 88 is the recording act behind ‘Breathing’ and the electronic-pop single ‘1996’, released August 13, 2026. Clocking in at two minutes and thirteen seconds, the latest release puts a relationship under pressure into a compact dance format. Its account of the lyrics centers on someone trying to preserve the affection between two people through conflict and growing distance.
Romance, Tension, Determination
-PurpleMistress
That combination gives the track an interesting premise: the voice asks for connection while the production pushes toward release. There’s something compelling about bringing that particular argument to a dance track. Staying together requires effort, and an electronic arrangement can give that effort a physical expression through changes in pace and intensity. The brief running time also sets a demanding frame. At 2:13, a song has room for a focused idea and a quick change of temperature.
