Category: Song Of The Day

SONG OF THE DAY: Dani Deahl and Animale ? ?Thunderbolt?

Chicago?s in the house, literally. I make no secret that I am a fan of Dani Deahl ? for her productions, mashups, DJ sets, and blogs. Teaming up with fellow Chicagoan Animale, they unleash the spicy electro of ?Thunderbolt,? on Steve Aoki?s Dim Mak label. With the double dropouts, the track that comes immediately comes to mind is Steve?s own ?Beatdown,? except instead of going trap/moombahton, the military-styled drumbeat leads to a pretty synth-line that isn?t dissimilar to the Art of Noise classic ?Moments in Love.? It?s not as obvious as the recent Katy Perry single ?Dark Horse,? but if you listen closely and have ever vibed to a Quiet Storm broadcast on the radio, you will definitely hear it. DJs should jump on this track, as well as the appropriately-titled ?A DJ is Not an iPod? by Tocadisco, which are both featured on Dim Mak?s ?New Noise Volume 5.?

Dani Deahl and Animale ? ?Thunderbolt?

SONG OF THE DAY: Bass Kleph – “Raise Up Lights”

Living up to his name, Aussie producer Bass Kleph unleashes “Raise Up Lights,” an aggressive, bass-heavy thumper. It seems as if touring with Wolfgang Gartner has influenced him to go more track-y and take a break from his most recent vocal-oriented releases (“Going Crazy,” “Flashing Lights” and “Make Me Forget”). While there is a pretty melody in the break, the track is all about the womping bassline, crowd chants, and the speed-garage beat structure. Yes, it sounds massive in a club and will fit any big room set around the world.

Image Courtesy of Megaton Records.

Bass Kleph – “Raise Up Lights”

SONG OF THE DAY: Anushka – “Never Can Decide”

Soulful synth-pop. A song called “Never Can Decide” seems perfect for Brighton-based duo Max Wheeler and Victoria Port, known as Anushka. Combining the varied elements of glitch, synth-pop, and electro with classic R&B make for a unique sound unlike anything else out there right now. Victoria’s vocals are a cross between Sade and Bj?rk, with a hint of Nina Persson (Cardigans) – seductive, smooth, and soulful with a touch of quirk. The production shares those same qualities as it feels soothing- yet the different elements, when separated out, could easily be quite jarring. These ideas of contrast are highlighted further in a colorful and dynamic video which elevates the song to an even higher level. Anushka are definitely a duo to watch for 2014 and its easy to see why BBC Radio DJ Gilles Peterson signed them to his label.

Image Courtesy of Brownswood Recordings.

Anushka – “Never Can Decide”