Albums | Denver-based DJ/producer/multi-instrumentalist Boogie Lights drops genre-defying LP DISCO DANCE THERAPY
Posted by VMan on January 8, 2025
Boogie Lights, the visionary producer/DJ/drummer and frontman of the dynamic 10-piece ensemble The Boogie Bunch, is thrilled to celebrate the release of his debut album, DISCO DANCE THERAPY.
DISCO DANCE THERAPY showcases Boogie Lights‘ genre-blending mastery across 11 tracks, taking listeners on a journey through his artistic identity – a sonic ethos influenced by house, disco, funk, bass, soul, and hip-hop. Featuring contributions from members of The Boogie Bunch—a rotating ensemble of talented musicians on saxophone, guitar, keys, soulful vocals, and more—the album acutely reflects Boogie Lights’ creative philosophy: by combining empowering lyrics and rhythms that inspire listeners to embrace the moment and dance through life’s challenge, Boogie Lights spotlights music’s transformative power to uplift and heal.
“The concept of DISCO DANCE THERAPY relates to the relationship between music and mental health. The theory of dance therapy is referenced in the title track, how sometimes ‘all you need is a beat to get back on your feet.’ The album is an uplifting expedition through indie, funk, disco, and house led by empowering lyrics focused on mental wellness, spreading love to the universe, and living in the moment.” – Boogie Lights
The album highlights a bevy of vocalists from The Boogie Bunch, including Denver’s soul queen DZIRAE GOLD, hip-hop savant Deezy Le Phunk, Shawn Dunbar (Hereami), and special guest Montel Moore. Boogie Lights also lends his voice to select tracks, supported by a lineup of stellar musicians: Rix (Ricky Feria) on guitar, Chando on keys/synth, Ty Piña on saxophone, Ben Suarez from The Hip Snacks on bass, and Daniel Colbert on violin.
This collective effort imbues an authentic, infectious energy into the album, resulting in a singular fusion Boogie Lights has coined Electronic Dance Funk (EDF) – a seamless blend of live funk and electronic dance music
Albums | Multi-genre rising talent SANJAY releases uplifting new single, ‘Waiting For The Sun
Posted by VMan on February 1, 2024
‘Waiting For The Sun’ is the new single from the multi-genre, rising talent, SANJAY. The producer and multi-instrumentalist has paved the way for its arrival on 7th July with two faultless remixes; a superb, soul-funk inspired rework by ViVA label head Steve Lawler, and a French house inspired re-rub by Hungarian artist, Myon. Now it’s time for SANJAY to let the original shine in all its experimental, indie danceglory, as he builds up to the release of his debut album ‘Ancestral Visions’ later this year.
Albums | Rising talent Belle Vex drops uplifting pop single, “Us”
Posted by VMan on September 12, 2022
Upcoming singer/songwriter Belle Vex has released the new single “Us”, driven by acoustic guitars and his airy vocal lines touched by hazy beats to round it off. The empowering single has been worked on for 6 long years by Belle Vex, and the song’s message encourages his listeners to be your own biggest fan in both good times and bad. A powerful and feel-good message to all is exactly what I needed to kick off my Monday. Check it out above now!
“Us is about being the support system when no one else would. This includes being there for yourself. My favorite song to date.” – Belle Vex
Bass, Trap | STRX Shares Stunning Pop-Trap Single, “Shadows” Featuring Ava Silver
Posted by VMan on May 13, 2022
Marking his debut on acclaimed label Frequency Music, STRX has returned to the scene with what might be one of his heaviest releases to date, bringing together atmospheric verses and bass-driven drops on “Shadows.” Incorporating the vocal talents of Ava Silver, “Shadows” is a truly versatile tune that is bound to start lighting up dancefloors in no time, and become a staple in STRX’s energetic sets.
“In the midst of the pandemic, I found myself feeling hopeless and somewhat depressed sometimes. The negative voices in my head naturally transferred onto the music script, even though I was trying to make uplifting club music. As a result of this crossover between energy & vulnerability, ‘Shadows’ was born. Due to the extent to which this feeling was relatable to Ava Silver, we managed to make a vocal that perfectly connected. All in all, we created a piece with a message that I hope people can relate to and get empowered by,” said the producer.
An accomplished musician and producer, STRX has been playing the drums for more than 10 years now. With a strong drive and ambition to find his own path within the music world, STRX oftentimes blends multiple genres into one song, while infusing his energetic sets with trap, dubstep and psytrance, aiming to tell a story to the audience.
Albums | Gaspar Narby Gets “Sleepless” in New Video
Posted by VMan on September 28, 2020
Up and coming producer Gaspar Narby teams up with LEES on a moody new single titled “Sleepless.” The track is taken from his forthcoming Collab EP, due out later in the year. The upbeat and fun record blends indie pop vibes with electronic and feels like a gloomy/rainy day. See what he had to say about the first track off the EP below and check out the visual for “Sleepless” above now!
“Sleepless, the EP’s first single, is the third song I write with LEES. She’s one of my closest friends and such a gifted writer; she just knows how to tell vivid stories through catchy melodies. This song is about the beautiful memories that haunt you, the ones you’d like to forget but never want to let go. It’s an uplifting sad song, basically!”
House | CID & CeeLo Green Will Make You A “Believer”
Posted by BIGLIFE on June 9, 2017
CID. Unreal producer and DJ. CeeLo Green. Unreal artist and vocalist. They combine forces to deliver an absolute smasher called “Believer” that will have you moving 5 seconds into pressing that play button. CeeLo Green doesn’t always do EDM, but when he does, he does it with CID music. Of the new single, CID said:
“We are living in a time where so many bad things are happening around the world and it’s heartbreaking and discouraging. Despite that I think it’s still important to believe in the power of music. Music can be uplifting even on the darkest days. So especially now, I wanted to release a song that could give people hope and inspire peace and unity.” – CID
A wise choice as we predict “Believer” is going to smash the Spotify charts with its quality production, sunny vibes, and upbeat message. Make sure you use and abuse that play button. We will for weeks to come.
Stream it on Spotify, here.
House | BTOYL’s Remix Of Paperboy’s “Ditty” Is An Uplifting Must-Hear House Remix
Posted by VMan on November 1, 2016
BTOYL has a habit of taking classic sounds and putting a fresh uplifting how spin on them, this time he’s taken “Ditty” and done exactly that, the hip-hop vocals and specific sound design match up surprisingly well and leaving you with contentment. This is one tune that you can listen to again and again and it gets better each time.
Based out of California, “Ditty (BTOYL Remix)” is far from BTOYL’s first release, he also has won a Beatport remix competition in the past, has been supported by the label AIA and a handful of DJS. BTOYL plans on releasing more tunes in 2017, keep your eye on him.