In the sun-dappled hills of Malibu, Jeffery Paradise, the creative force behind Poolside, crafted his 2023 album Blame It All On Love from his remote hilltop home. The record, a shimmering blend of chillwave and nu-disco, captured the essence of his serene enclave. But in 2025, tragedy struck. The Los Angeles wildfires tore through the Malibu Hills, reducing Paradise’s home and all his belongings to ash. For an artist whose music radiates effortless cool, the loss was a devastating blow.
Yet, from the embers of this catastrophe, Paradise has emerged with a new single, “Pull Together,” released March 27 via Ninja Tune’s Counter Records. Teaming up with German producer Tim Bernhardt, known as Satin Jackets, Paradise channels resilience into a track that pulses with hope and unity. The collaboration marks Poolside’s first release since the wildfire, transforming personal loss into a universal call to persevere.
“After the fire, I was gutted,” Paradise shared in a recent interview. “But music has always been my way of processing. Working with Tim felt like a lifeline—a reminder that we’re stronger together.” The single, layered with Poolside’s signature breezy grooves and Satin Jackets’ sleek production, is both a cathartic release and a testament to Paradise’s unyielding spirit.
Recorded in a temporary studio setup, “Pull Together” leans into Poolside’s knack for crafting escapist soundscapes while weaving in a subtle undercurrent of grit. The track’s infectious bassline and airy synths invite listeners to dance through the pain, a nod to the healing power of community. For Paradise, it’s a step toward rebuilding, both creatively and personally.
As Los Angeles grapples with the wildfire’s aftermath, “Pull Together” resonates as an anthem for collective recovery. Paradise’s journey from loss to creation underscores the enduring power of art to mend and inspire. Stream the single now, and let its rhythms remind you: even in the darkest moments, we can find light together.
“Tragedy and art have always been old friends. I understood that before, but now—I live it,” shares Poolside. “Losing a home changes you, but it also opens a door to create something from the ruins. What started as loss became a cycle—pain feeding art, art feeding healing. And now, the beginning of the new beginning—for me, and for Poolside. I could throw in a cliché about rising from the ashes, but I’d rather just look ahead…I’m dropping a single with my friend Satin Jackets to mark the start of this next chapter. It’s called “Pull Together” —inspired by…the way Los Angeles has Pulled Together to help each other out.”
Shared by the Los Angeles Times on their reporting of musicians who lost their homes to the fires, “Jeffrey Paradise, founder of the L.A. electronic act Poolside, had moved his home and recording studio into the Malibu hills three years ago. His house was a favorite hangout of the Grateful Dead in the ’70s, built with wood salvaged from the Venice Beach pier. He loved hosting musician friends from Highland Park for weekendlong writing sessions. ‘We’ve been on tour for years, so this was our sanctuary whenever we got back,’ Paradise said. ‘Bob Dylan had a place nearby. I’d run into Anthony Kiedis at cafes. Gene Simmons and Seal were my neighbors. We absolutely loved this house.’ But now his street is ‘a war zone, I’ve never seen anything like it, just an acid-trip nightmare hellscape,’ Paradise said. ‘Everything is gone. The enormity of it all is hard to comprehend. I can’t even feel it yet. This is going to be our reality for years.’
Listen to “Pull Together” on all major platforms via Counter Records.
