Category: Song Of The Day

SONG OF THE DAY: W&W – “Diving In (Title Unknown)”

Previewed on their recent MainStage podcast #172, there’s a good bit of buzz around a new track from W&W.? Although currently untitled, it will most likely be called “Diving” or “Diving In,” as that is the main vocal in the chorus.? The tracks starts off with big room electro that softens into a break for the female vocals to come in.? Using water references, “you be the ocean, i’ll be the shore,”? the song is about taking chances on a new experience (possibly romantic), sung with pretty vocals that have a bit of edge, not harsh or angelic, but a subtle mix of both. Although just two minutes are posted online, it’s easy to tell that this will be a major tune to watch for.

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SONG OF THE DAY: Showtek ft We Are Loud & Sonny Wilson – “Booyah”

The Janssen brothers (Wouter and Sjoerd), better known as Showtek, have had quite the string of massive club records – “Cannonball,” “How We Do,” and “Get Loose.” For “Booyah,” they’ve teamed up with WeAreLoud and singer Sonny Wilson for a track that seamlessly blends moombahton and drum & bass dropouts into big room, aggressive electro. Throw in a synth hook similar to Bingo Players’ “Rattle” and a “Booyah” chant and you’ve got a record that goes over massively in the clubs. The video version/radio edit starts off with the moombahton vibe before building into the harder electro sounds and it really works – so much so that BBC Radio 1 has already playlisted it. The new video features two brothers running amok in London, celebrating the vibe while playing hooky from school. Maybe not the best role models, but they definitely capture the energy of the track.

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SONG OF THE DAY: Bauer & Lanford – “Leave Me Behind”

While the whole world is engulfed in the musical magic of Avicii’s debut album ‘True,’ let’s take a listen to a track by a few other talented Swedes.?? Bauer and Lanford have been quickly building an impressive resume of remixes (Estelle, Adrian Lux) and productions (“Out of Control” with Michael Wermeets, “Another Day.”)? “Leave Me Behind” is their official introduction to the US,? a progressive pop dance tracks that combines thoughtful, almost Empire of the Sun sounding verses with a more pounding chorus.? The vocals of Sara Josefsson? are quite gorgeous and she will no doubt be picked up by other edm producers looking for an innocent and raw emotional performance.?? The animated cartoon video (created by Nick Murray Willis) is both haunting and empowering at the same time as the lead character struggles with personal demons and betrayal.?? DJs should watch out for the forthcoming remix package fearing a hot mix from Kryder amongst others.

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