Best of 2020 – Page 6

July 31, 2020July 30, 2020

Yelle – Karate

Back with another Yelle track and video. Yelle not only consistently produces great tracks but they always seem to find a simple premise to build a music video with. This time out, we are in the Dojo of dance. And lead singer Julie Budet (aka Yelle) is in red to contrast the with Dojo dancer in white. Was hoping for a dance showdown at some point, which didn’t happen but the video is entertaining nonetheless.

As for the tune itself, it’s rooted in a Hip Hop vibe of old. Has elements of house like the synth bassline and the keyboard chord stabs. The love on this track for me is the last minute or so of the track with that heartfelt synth lead line that drops around the 2:20 mark. Just another great track from the massive catalog of Yelle. The main line of the track is:

“Ton kimono est un pyjama” which translates to “Your kimono is a pyjama”.

July 25, 2020July 21, 2020

Elliot Moss – I Heard!

Elliot Moss · I Heard!

Elliot Moss just released a catchy and hypnotic tune named ‘I Heard!’. Clever lyrics, a repetitive chord and a grooving bass is the framework for ‘I Heard!’. Elliot Moss had this to say about the track “‘I Heard’ is about being trapped by the idea of happiness. That there’s always something better for you, but you don’t know how to get it. Or can’t get it right now,”

I like the subtle effects on his vocals as well the sax that lands later in the track.

July 24, 2020July 21, 2020

Deryk – Call You Out

deryk · Call You Out

Melody and voice on this one that stood out for me. New Zealand native deryk hits with passion and heart. Her vocals are smoky, lush and are backed by an atmosphere of hip hop beats and acoustic guitar. Some of here influences show through like Bjork and PJ Harvey. Certain moments in the track remind me of Unkle.