ACCIO’s “I Believe In Us” is a lush, late-night affirmation wrapped in progressive house fantasy
ACCIO’s “I Believe In Us” floats in on a quiet breeze and leaves like a rising tide, subtle and unstoppable. It’s the latest release from the artist formerly known as Chris Costello, now reborn under a new moniker and with a crystal-clear vision. And if you weren’t paying attention before, now’s the time to start.
From its ambient-laced intro to its swelling emotional peak, “I Believe In Us” moves with intention. The vocals don’t dominate — they hover, weightless but present, like a memory you’re not ready to let go of. There’s a restraint here that hits harder than maximalism ever could. Each synth sweep, each soft percussion layer, feels chosen, not placed — like a spell being whispered rather than shouted.
Progressive house can sometimes veer into the formulaic, but ACCIO sidesteps the genre’s easy tropes. Instead, he leans into mood and movement, letting textures lead and melodies unfold like chapters. There’s a cinematic stillness in the opening moments, a kind of emotional exhale, before the track opens up into something wide-eyed and sure of itself.
The rebrand isn’t just cosmetic. Pulling inspiration from the summoning charm in the wizarding world, ACCIO is a fitting name for a producer who’s been quietly conjuring whole universes with his music. “Set Me Free” felt like the first page; “Like a Ghost” lingered like a spell. But “I Believe In Us” is the full incantation — a track that doesn’t just ask to be heard, but felt.
In a world full of dancefloor bangers chasing virality, ACCIO is doing something more deliberate. He’s crafting atmosphere, anchoring big feelings in detailed production, and building his own mythos track by track. “I Believe In Us” is a love letter to belief itself — in yourself, in the moment, and in the magic of sound that stays with you long after the drop.
