SONG OF THE DAY: Katrina – “Ready to Love”

The first time I heard Dave Aude’s mix of “OPM” from Star Search alumna Katrina, I was instantly drawn to the catchy hook, sing-along chorus, and of course, the playfully fierce vocal. After seeing her perform live at the Promo Only Summer Sessions last year, I quickly became a fan. When she was on tour with Meat Loaf, I chatted with her at the Ryman and she mentioned that she was working with Frankmusik. Needless to say, I’ve been anticipating the release of “Ready to Love,” and it’s even better than I’d imagined. A fully-realized dance pop song complete with sing-a-long chorus, energetic beats, a catchy strat/guitar hook (which has my trainspotter brain going crazy), and great vocals/vocal production, the song is “ready” for mainstream radio. For clubs, there is a plethora of strong remixes by Joe Gauthreaux, Mike Rizzo, and Dark Intensity. Seamus Haji’s take stands out as my favorite, following up his recent remixes of Usher and Ne-Yo with this smooth blend of body and soul with energetic electro. Watch for the remixes to be released next month and enjoy a preview of the original version below.

Original – Listen

Seamus Haji – Listen

SONG OF THE DAY: Hanski – “Sunlight Showers”

People often ask me why I reference certain artists in my reviews. For me, 808 State was one of the first artists that defined the “electronic soundtrack” sound. Their tracks were uplifting, energetic and upbeat, but often not so in your face that they would steal the focus from what else was going on around them. Yet, 808 State tracks were always catchy and memorable. If 808 State was still making music in that vibe, it would probably sound like “Sunlight Showers” by Hanski. The UK-based producer has really captured the feel – a happy, feel good instrumental that capture an emotion and are uplifting. The kind of track that, when deployed properly in a primetime set, would have people raising their hands to Shazam it. The Spark7 mix goes a little more proggy, while the Speed Limits mix teases with a pretty piano intro before the energetic electro mix kicks in. With such an uplifting vibe, its easy to see why “Sunlight Showers” is track being deployed during the ASOT 600 live shows.

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SONG OF THE DAY (SUNDAY FUNDAY): Jenn D – “You Keep Giving Me Love”

Happy pop/disco dancing at its absolute bleached best, Jenn D delivers big time with “You Keep Giving Me Love,” the follow-up to her 2012 track “Lose It.” ?There’s absolutely no misses in this track, a non-stop jam that would easily slip into any Ministry of Sound compilation, almost a throwback to Moony, Milky, and DB Boulevard in its execution. ?And with Jenn D herself looking like an early Gaga (minus covering her face awkwardly), there’s a chance that she could tap into the vein of music it seems Kylie has temporarily abandoned. ?The world needs a good disco punch to the face every now and then.

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