Category: Song Of The Day

SONG OF THE DAY: tyDi ft Dia Frampton – Stay

Aussie producer tyDi has a way with great singers. Working with Christina Novelli (“Fire and Load”) and Kerli (“Something About You” and “Glow in the Dark”), his electro tracks seem to inspire vocalists to write and perform emotional lyrics. That is definitely the case with ‘The Voice’ runner-up Dia Frampton, whose voice shines on “Stay.” Seemingly inspired by the country tone of her coach from ‘The Voice,’ Blake Shelton, as well as Avicii’s last album and Phillip Phillips “Home,” the uplifting euro-pop track has a bit of a country feel, but not so much as to seem out of place on dance radio. For clubland consumption, both remixes go a bit harder and aggressive, with Brad & Victor H channelling 2011 Avicii and Frank Pole sounding a little more like big room Swedish House Mafia. As with tyDi’s other releases, the video is creative, emotional, and adds to the meaning of the song. Rather than starring random models, tyDi shows his acting chops, and if for some reason “Stay” didn’t grab you on first listen, the unforgettable and heartbreaking video will move you to tears.

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SONG OF THE DAY: Dave Aude vs Luciana – #Hashtag

By now you’ve seen the infamous “#Hashtag” skit from Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake- well, here comes the long-awaited dance track sampling it. Constructed by Dave Aude, the pounding electro jam features Luciana talking sarcastically in #hashtags with that vulgar and dry wit that makes her such a beloved part of clubland. Whether or not this is a response to the omnipresent “#Selfie” by Chainsmokers is unknown, but the satirical and rhythmic similarity makes it seem quite likely. Either way, “#Hashtag” will definitely be a fun track to drop on an unexpecting dancefloor right afterwards.

SONG OF THE DAY: Clean Bandit ft Sharna Bass – Extraordinary

Following up a massive number one single like “Rather Be” is quite a challenge, but Clean Bandit have done quite well with aptly-titled “Extraordinary.” Continuing their signature sound of mixing classical instrumentation (piano/cello) with classic house vibes, the groovy-tempoed track is the perfect bed for the honeyed-soul vocals of 16 year-old newcomer Sharna Bass. When I wrote up “Rather Be,” I described it as the “2014 take on the Deep Dish/Everything But the Girl collaborations and productions,” and this new song continues that direction with a bit more of a soulful garage vibe. Set for a June release, Clean Bandit’s debut album ‘New Eyes’ (which includes their previous releases “Mozart’s House” and “Dust Clears”) is shaping up to be this year’s massive credible dance-pop crossover in the same vein as Disclosure. I know that I will be buying the download as soon as it is available.

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