Cole Koch has released his lockdown-inspired debut single, 'Lockdown NYC'

Cole Koch has launched a new project with his swaggering debut single, 'Lockdown NYC'.

Out today (Friday, 12th February) via Kanine Records, it was inspired when the Toronto-based producer found himself stuck in New York as the pandemic kicked off early last year, having travelled there to perform at The New Colossus Festival.

A press release explains: "With shops, restaurants, and transport options all closed due to the lockdown, Cole Koch and his friends found themselves stranded in the city without food, money or their passports. After a number of nights sleeping wherever they could, they eventually felt that the only thing they could do to get home was to hitchhike. But given the lack of traffic on the roads, that was easier said than done.

"Eventually Koch and his friends came upon a young couple heading back to Toronto, and managed to smuggle them across the border under some blankets and suitcases. The experience truly affected him and his musical intentions for the months ahead, and so began to build a studio in which to create his new musical venture."

Check out 'Lockdown NYC' below.