Category: Song Of The Day

SONG OF THE DAY: Felix Cartal ft Chloe Angelides – Ready For Love

There are so many tracks that get released each week that it is easy to miss gems.? When you factor in that “Ready For Love” was sent out during the madness of the Winter Music Conference, it’s not surprising that I missed the track from Felix Cartal.? Following up “New Scene” and “Young Love,” the Canadian producer continues to push the boundaries of pop and EDM, making melodic tracks enhanced by enchanting and commercial (but not cheesy) vocals. “Ready for Love” feels like a Zedd song, but with a bigger chorus meant to singalong with – the kind of song that Sirius BPM should have in power rotation by now.? Digging through Soundcloud, I came across this mix by Poprox which takes the song a bit more stadium, but keeps the NRG and the pop vibe firmly in place.? The mix seems to be at the perfect sweet spot between credible and accessible, showcasing a new production talent we should be keeping our eyes (and ears) focused on.

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SONG OF THE DAY: Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano ft Miri Ben-Ari – One Life

When I saw Micah the Violinist accompany Sylvia Tosun during her performance at Winter Music Conference, I had a feeling that the violin would be making a comeback in EDM tracks.? Here comes “One Life” by ‘Sexy By Nature’ duo Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, which starts off as a big room progressive track with some operatic vocals in the background, and then it happens – the buildup and drop to a gorgeous solo violin.? Israeli violinist Miri Ben-Ari is no stranger to clubland, having collaborated with Armin van Buuren on the first track of his Intense album.?? It sounds so beautiful and somber at first but as the backing comes in, the strength and energy builds to the point where the violin is just as powerful as the beats.? “One Life” is one of those tracks that stands out because not only is it strong, it is unlike anything else out there right now.? By the time Ibiza season hits full speed, there is no doubt that a vocal version will surface.? Until then, creative DJs will be rocking this version.? It makes me wonder whatever happened to Vanessa Mae.

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SONG OF THE DAY: Dash Berlin and Rigby – Earth Meets Water

At the core of being a great DJ is the ability to select the perfect song to play at the perfect moment to take the dancefloor on a journey.? The same could be said of an artist or a producer, writing or finding the perfect song to express emotion and tell a story.? Dutch band Rigby released “Earth Meets Water” in March 2013 and achieved a Top 40 placement.? The original is a piano-based indie-pop song, which highlights the incredible vocal range of singer (and Dutch Idol finalist) Christon Kloosterboer.?? As a topline writer for Juventa, Sharon Doorson, and yes, Dash Berlin, it seems obvious how his song ended up as the lead track from Dash Berlin’s forthcoming album.? This new version, now credited to Dash Berlin and Rigby, is not merely a remix but a re-production with the vocals supported by Dash Berlin’s signature uplifting and gorgeous trance.? It’s one of those rare times when the complete emotion of the original track is elevated by the EDM production.? The haunting beauty of the outerworldly vocals, the message of the lyrics, and the epic production combine to make a song that is instantly memorable and emotionally moving.

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