Dojo #150 may be right around the corner, but we’re not holding anything back this week, going all out with the vibes from the get-go. Nebbra takes primary duties in turning up the heat with a staggering remix of ‘Good For You’. Selena Gomez’s sultry vocals shimmer with summery sounds before the talented beat-maker unleashes an intense groove built for making bodies rock. This is the breath of life that the original needed, turning a bland effort into something truly phenomenal. The FIFA titles are often a goldmine for cult tracks, and they’ve certainly picked a winner in ‘It’s Strange’ which will be featured in the 2016 edition. This gem from Chicago’s Louis The Child is a lush delight for the ears, enlisting the gorgeous vocals of K.Flay to emanate that perfect beach atmosphere. With synth oscillation that mimics the ocean waves, it’s easy to picture this one as the soundtrack to your video montage of a summer just passed.
We have to move on from summer eventually though, and to do just that we’re entering a symphonic shift courtesy of Ark Patrol. His signature brand of soultronica proves to be a solid fit for Alina Baraz’s iconic voice, offering a refreshing take that drives forward with purpose despite its undeniably chill undertones. That’s exactly the direction we see Canadian producer Zanski heading as well, bolstering his repertoire of funky jams with one of his best yet. Opting for a more indie-dance approach, we’re certainly digging this fresh direction that still maintains his uplifting spirit from beginning to end. We’re all for branching out with new sounds, and that’s exactly what sees Kaskade rounding out this week’s write-up with his glorious new original ‘Whatever’. No stranger to crafting a festival anthem, this is one that will get crowds moving for all the right reasons, with the lyrics of KOLAJ just waiting to be elevated by the power of voices united in their thousands.
For a Monday though, we’re happy just to have these tunes flowing through our headphones. Peace out.
