Lloyd Barwood - Praying To The Moon

Blending orchestral grandeur with raw club energy, “Praying To The Moon” arrives with the ambition of an anthem and the heart of a story worth telling. Exploding across dance floors worldwide, “Praying To The Moon” is a peak-time weapon that fuses sweeping orchestral strings, magnetic vocal hooks and a relentless groove designed for big-stage impact. A track that commands attention and emotion in equal measure, it now finds its rightful home on Axept Records, the label led by Yulia Niko and known for pushing sonic boundaries and redefining the sound of tomorrow. Originally handpicked to soundtrack the UEFA Champions League campaign, “Praying To The Moon” carries cinematic ambition in its DNA. Built from the ground up with the vision of a modern anthem, the track’s creation began with the strings — composed with classical techniques to stir tension and emotional intensity. The bass and drums followed, crafted to elevate the strings and deliver dancefloor power. The final touch was the vocal — hypnotic and anthemic — that gave the track its identity and name. The story behind the UEFA connection is just as unique as the track itself. After a performance in London, a chance encounter with someone from an independent film company working on behalf of UEFA led to the record being selected for the main pre-kickoff advertisement. A cinematic shoot was staged at NightTales, a London club transformed into a Boiler Room-style set, with all attendees in UCL team jerseys. Though the campaign didn’t reach completion due to contractual issues, the track remained — now poised for release through Axept, where it’s set to fulfill its destiny on the global stage. With “Praying To The Moon”, the artist has delivered a statement of intent — an anthem that straddles the emotional world of orchestral music and the physical impact of electronic dance music.

Artist Bio

Lloyd Barwood is an emerging DJ and producer ascending through the electronic music scene. Beginning his journey only in 2022, Lloyd Barwood has quickly established a presence in the industry with chart-topping releases and international DJ gigs.

Lloyd Barwood is an emerging DJ and producer ascending through the electronic music scene. Beginning his journey only in 2022, he has quickly established a notable presence with performances both domestically and internationally, gaining support from internationally
acclaimed artists and releasing tracks on esteemed labels such as Framewerk’s Capital Heaven imprint, Area Verde’s IDYLIA, and inU Musika. He is soon to debut on Yulia Niko’s Axept Records with “Praying to the Moon”.

Lloyd’s diverse production style is reflected in his dynamic DJ sets, where he transcends genres, drawing inspiration from various aspects of electronica to create a distinctive sound. His versatility has led to bookings across the U.K. and beyond, including supporting globally
renowned DJs, headlining his first show, and gracing international stages at renowned venues like the Forum club and Extrema Outdoor in Belgium.

Additionally, Lloyd has curated his own progressive and melodic house events throughout the U.K.