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Elkka “Right Here”

Here’s one for anyone who loves the energy and urgency of Basement Jaxx in pop diva banger mode and/or is searching for a dance track with the kind of big hearted vulnerability of Robyn at her best. “Right Here” is thrilling and ultra dramatic, the kind of song that feels like it should be soundtracking a crucial cathartic moment. I won’t be at all surprised if this ends up in some tv season finale down the line.

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Metronomy x Pan Amsterdam “Nice Town” (Alain Ogue Remix)

The original mix of “Nice Town” is an enjoyable 80s electro pastiche, and accurate enough that you could probably drop it into a movie and most people would assume it’s something unearthed from an old DJ’s crates. The Alain Ogue remix is also retro 80s but in a way that’s a lot more exciting to my ears – very busy and dynamic, the kind of maximalist mix that’s constantly tossing cool sounds at you. The best bit is the ascending sax sample that enters around 75 seconds in, a perfect little snippet of sound that momentarily relieves tension and adds a dash of sophistication to the track.

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