Sunlight. Laughter. Music carried on the breeze. Smiles and Beats is a celebration of all that feels easy and right — refracted through five unique mixes that each tell the same story in their own light.
Built on an upbeat, summery hook, the track has been reimagined five ways — from disco-ball sparkle to sunset haze. The first three singles will roll out through June, with the maxi single arriving in August.
🎧 The tracks
Each version of Smiles and Beats is a standalone mood. You’ll hear the same lyrics in all five, but the context shifts the meaning — from playful to intimate, euphoric to serene.
- Living Life Mix is bold and carefree — a club-forward anthem with a smile built into the groove.
- Mango Tree Mix leans into warmth and sway — tropical, melodic, and breezy.
- Just the Breeze Mix softens the rhythm — less about dancing, more about swaying in place.
- Me and You Mix draws things in close — a romantic echo of shared moments.
- Summer Dream Mix closes the loop with a dreamlike quality — a soft-focus finale to a perfect day.
🎥 A video companion
An official lyrics video for Living Life Mix launches alongside the single. Designed to highlight the joy and energy of the music, it’s a clean visual burst — color, movement, and positivity in motion.
![AION8 – Smiles and Beats (Living Life Mix) [Official Lyric Video]](https://d48ukhrecbou5.cloudfront.net/wp-content/cache/flying-press/0e6be7ea71df3e4d38de5d2f4816931c.jpg)
🗣️ Artist insight
“These mixes come from the same feeling — that weightless, sun-warmed joy you get when everything just feels good. I wanted to see how many ways I could say it, and every version felt right.”
— Alek Irwin (AION8)
📡 Five transmissions. One message.
Smiles and Beats (Living Life Mix) releases June 6, followed by Smiles and Beats (Mango Tree Mix) and Smiles and Beats (Just the Breeze Mix) on June 13. The full 5 track maxi single arrives August 15.
Take what you need. Replay what resonates. Let the rhythm smile back.