It’s getting colder and windier in Melbourne. So, to distract those of us that are getting deeper into winter (not talking to you Northern Hemisphere people), we’re going to start off with some fun and sunny vibes before leaning into the dark and deep, cold weather feelings.
Riton & Kah-Lo – Ginger
The latest track from Riton & Kah-Lo is just what the doctor ordered. “Ginger”, released last month, embodies the exciting possibilities of a spontaneous summer night. Riton’s infectious tune syncs up perfectly with Kah-Lo’s bubbling and exuberant vocals (as it always does).
This song would be the soundtrack to a night where you’re trying to get something going at the last minute. It may be haphazard, it may not go as planned, but when it’s all said and done, you’ve gone and pulled off an epic night.
It’s just a quick rip. It might not even be a full production. But with a beat that’s this fire the track had to see the light of day.
Redlight – Lost In Your Love
Nothing says warm weather like classic house music. Songs that are lively and invite you to bop around on the dancefloor are the background to so many summer nights.
Redlight loves putting out the kinds of tunes that just nail that iconic house sound. His songs takes those old school house vibes and just lets them ride.
“Lost In Your Love” is a perfect example of house music that’s not pretentious and only wants to make everybody dance.
Disciples – Daylight
Now that we’re all warm and happy, let’s take that energy back to the cold and do our best to brighten it up. This classic sounding tune from the Disciples is a slower and darker vibe to transition us back.
“Daylight” tells us to take some time and ride out a groove. It’s a song that evokes the feeling of walking through a city late at night where the normally packed streets are all yours.
The garage elements draw you out onto the dance-floor, but not for anything aggressive, just smooth and soulful movements.
TCTS & Parx – Bang!
After probing the depths, TCTS and Parx bring us up a little bit. But only to drop something heavy for us to deal with. “Bang!” is a downbeat yet aggressive house song with a meandering pace that emphasizes the weight of the beat being thrust on the listener. It’s low pitch, cumbersome, and undeniable.
It’s also a straight groove. The producers came up with a powerful sound here that has that extra something that makes it creepy and weirdly dominating.
Dimension – Whip Slap II
Drum and Bass is a genre with some unique characteristics. It’s fairly common to have artists release something than either remix it or tweak it and brand it as a VIP. It’s a cool idea and artists have a great attitude of recognizing that they might not always get it right the first time. VIP’s tend to have a slight change in groove, so it’s probably not far-fetched to think that after trying out a song in their sets, deejays probably have a few ideas about how to make the tracks they like even better.
“Whip Slap II” is more or less a tweak of Dimension’s “Whip Slap”. The main beat is the same, but it’s slowed down a bit and the bridges and breakdowns are really polished up. The new version has the same power of the first iteration, but it flows better overall.
Plus, the bridge has an absolutely filthy bass-line that pulls the listener in. The elements that were added make the song just that much better.
CHOOOOOOOOON of the Week
Artful Dodger – Please Don’t Turn Me On (Disclosure Remix)
Roughly five years ago Disclosure set the world on fire by bringing UK garage back into the spotlight. Their productions were call backs to a decades old sound. It was a lighter, more commercially digestible version of garage that played so well.
Their hits reached all corners of the dance music scene, with songs like “Latch” and “White Noise” popping up in sets that spanned many genres of pop music.
“Please Don’t Turn Me On” was one of the remixes that came out when Disclosure’s singles from their first album were hitting the airwaves. It’s nowhere near as popular as the aforementioned songs, but it’s a pure distillation of the sound that made them so popular. It was something that we hadn’t heard in a long time. The upbeat and lighter take on the classic garage sounds were impossible to listen to without bopping your head.
Singles from Disclosure’s forthcoming album are popping up, so keep on the lookout for some new music from this dynamic duo.
If you’re interested in reading more about the Disciples’ “Daylight” you can read our full track review here.
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