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Electronic dance producer @BobbyNourmand continues to challenge listeners with “FADE” from new EP “Life On Mars”

BOBBY NOURMAND, “FADE”

Ever the experimentalist, progressive L.A.-based electronic dance producer maintains his groove but with a different vision now with the songs in his new EP Life On Mars, including “SANTO”, which I previously wrote about, and “FADE”. Bobby’s new music is heavily instrumental and big on atmosphere, and would be a video artist’s field day. “FADE” is a song that would be a segue into the wee hours at a club, in preparation of what might come during a night out. I can picture DJ’s playing it to reach just past the two minute mark, when the only words are uttered, in a whisper – just to get that moment of awestruck silence from the audience which would then be followed by cheers. “FADE” is an enjoyable and very creative release with an undeniably hypnotic rhythm.

Premiere house music vocalist @LeeWilsonmusic teams with producer El Funkador @FunkadorEl with cover of The Gap Band’s “Outstanding”

LEE WILSON and EL FUNKADOR, “Outstanding”

Talk about a blast from the past! Lee Wilson and El Funkador have reworked The Gap Band’s funky 1983 R&B hit “Outstanding” into a fun classic house music jam. It’s a great and unexpected choice, and you can hear why Lee is one of house music’s current go-to vocalists, having worked with Kenny Dope, Todd Terry and many other notables in the last five years. His vocal is brisk and effortless and El Funkador’s production retains a soulful vibe while transforming the song into a summery house smash that oozes nothing but positive vibes. “Outstanding” is a delightfully tasty treat with all of the right toppings, and a sweet change for the 2Dutch label.

A glorious B-side is revisited with the reissue of “Arms Of Another” by @BrightLightx2

BRIGHT LIGHT BRIGHT LIGHT, “Arms Of Another”

“Arms Of Another” is the latest single by Bright Light Bright Light, otherwise known as Rod Thomas, but it’s not a new song. The NYC-based, Wales-born singer, songwriter and producer is about to release an album of “B-sides” called So Gay, So Dramatic (due June 25), and “Arms Of Another” is certainly one of the key highlights of that selection. Originally released in late 2014 and newly remastered, it peaked at #6 on my chart, was in my Top 40 of that year, and has been popping up regularly on my stereo over the years. It’s a timeless track featuring additional production by Jon Shave (who has worked with Darren Hayes among others), and harmonies by Millicent Blue and Sophie Galpin. Do check out the new video up top, as well as my original blog post below (my original words still stand).

Canada’s @TheBoomtangBoys have a pop zinger with “You Ain’t Gonna See Me” featuring @Katrinaastasia

THE BOOMTANG BOYS and KATRINA ANASTASIA, “You Ain’t Gonna See Me”

Canadian dance producers The Boomtang Boys have released an original follow-up to their return to the pop music scene recently with a gentle cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Everywhere”. Once again using the delightful talents of Toronto singer Katrina Anastasia, “You Ain’t Gonna See Me” is a flirty and fun summer song that would sound great on the radio next to songs by Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, SZA and Ava Max. It’s brisk and uncomplicated with a catchy chorus that you’ll find yourself humming to when you’re not realizing it. The Boomtang Boys are masters of dance pop and it’s great to have them back!

Get to know Latvia-born Spanish singer Linards Zarins and his timeless new summer song “Dusk Till Dawn”

LINARDS ZARINS, “Dusk Till Dawn”

He’s widely known on Instagram with over one million followers as an influencer, but Spanish singer Linards Zarins has a great thing going with his summery new single “Dusk Till Dawn”. In fact, you can let the video transport you to an idyllic environment with your special someone, with its beautiful (if deserted) resort-like scenery. While the video has already accrued over a million and a half plays on You Tube, much of this can be attributed to the song itself. “Dusk Till Dawn” is chill and timeless, with Latvia-born Linards’ effortless vocal leading the way over a mid-tempo ‘cha cha’ rhythm. “Dusk Till Dawn” is one of those songs for romantic dances on the beach as the sun goes down.

Vancouver producer Tails pairs with Australian vocalist @AyaYvesmusic for the gentle electronics of “last night (eclipse)”

TAILS and AYA YVES, “last night (eclipse)”

“last night (eclipse)” is full of so many vocal and production subtleties that it’s easy to let it slip away. But that merely paves the way for additional listens to this new song from Vancouver electronic producer Tails and Australian singer Aya Yves. The more you hear it, the more you appreciate its gentle nature and first class production in its story about giving in and being caught up in a special romantic night with someone. Aya Yves has one of those versatile voices that could bring any song to life and Tails often fuses it with the melody and rhythm with great results.

Internet sensation @YungBae teams up with breakout vocalist @UPSAHLmusic with the vibrant funky pop of “Woman On The Moon”

YUNG BAE and UPSAHL, “Woman On The Moon”

It may not immediately strike you until you find yourself awash in its deep funky groove, but “Woman On The Moon” by Portland, Oregon “future funk” producer/songwriter and viral performer Yung Bae and Phoenix singer/songwriter UPSAHL will grow on you quickly with its gender reversal of “man on the moon”. The song builds on the summery energy derived from its chugging bassline. It follows up Yung Bae’s fifth album Bae 5, from which you likely heard the much-streamed “Bad Boy”, which also featured Wiz Khalifa and MAX, as well as collaborations with Mike Posner and AWOLNATION. UPSAHL recently undertook a huge achievement, co-writing “Good In Bed” on multi-Grammy Award winner Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia album, as well as co-writing for the likes of Mike Shinoda and Madison Beer. Together they have a fun synergy, and “Woman On The Moon” has the potential for being a dance floor draw this summer.

“Give Me That” is smashing UK deep house by producers Charlie Lane & @Gold88music with singer Kate Wild

CHARLIE LANE, GOLD 88 & KATE WILD, “Give Me That”

The UK consistently brings the world fantastic deep house music which veered away into its own iteration from the classic US house music of the 80’s and 90’s. The latest banger to ring your chimes is “Give Me That”, a collaboration of producers Charlie Lane and the duo Gold 88 with the striking voice of Kate Wild. Though she has released several songs under her own name in 2020 and 2021, in fact Kate’s most famous releases are uncredited and are part of releases by the likes of David Guetta, Dillon Francis, Breathe Carolina, Jay Hardaway and even rockers Bring Me The Horizon among others. Her voice gives this song the magic touch on top of a glimmering melody and chorus (love the xylophone sound) along with the bubbly house rhythms. “Give Me That” solidifies that such dance floor gems that have been waiting for the pandemic to end will still be there for clubs and festivals as they begin again.

Meet Toronto teen singer/songwriter Cmagic5 @5cmagic with sophisticated and danceable “Love Me If You Can”

Cmagic5, “Love Me If You Can”

“Love Me If You Can” is one of those songs that immediately prompts your ears to perk up when you hear it. And when you find out that the singer/songwriter, Toronto’s Cmagic5, is still a teenager with such a well-honed voice, then you can see that there is enormous potential in her vision of creating dance/pop with a message and a sophisticated backdrop beyond her years. While this singer of Portuguese heritage won’t reveal her name just yet, Cmagic5’s moniker includes her actual first initial “C”, while “5” represents her birthday, May 5. With its polished production that still offers some soulful grittiness, “Love Me If You Can” is culled from her album Ready To Run. The song speaks to mental health mainly of young adults and teens by encouraging them to love themselves first and then spread that love as well. Fans of Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, and SZA will enjoy what Cmagic5 brings to the new music scene.

Chicago’s @AashMehtamusic taps into his Indian influences for deeply personal “Ma” featuring @iamSonez

AASH MEHTA and SONEZ, “Ma”

It’s a bit off the beaten path even for the producer himself, but Chicago’s Aash Mehta is back with a personal but progressive ode with “Ma”. The song incorporates musical elements from his Indian heritage, as well as being bilingual with both English and Hindi verses. Most of the song is recorded at a deliberate pace with focus on a vocal by Sonez that’s subtle and strong in all the right places. At 4:45 it is a little long but is punctuated by two solid buildups, one which really serves as the climactic moment in the song in its last 1:30 or so. It may take a few listens but you can appreciate the unique touches by Aash and the multi-cultural moments all the more. “Ma” is a beautiful, relatable love-letter and reinforces the need for artists to take time to make their songs personal when they can.