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The Shapeshifters ft Aria Lyric - YOLO [Glitterbox Recordings]

There are a couple of releases vying for tune of the week and this is right up there. Simon Marlin, (aka The Shapeshifters), teams up with New Jersey based vocalist Aria Lyric to create an authentic slice of disco complete with strings, horns, live bass and a stunning blend of keys. The result is a track that sounds like it belongs every bit as much back in disco's heyday as it does in today's digital world where many of us crave musical moments that remind us of golden eras we lived through while growing up. Impeccably constructed and utterly uplifting!

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Mousse T ft Cleah - Melodie [Peppermint Jam]

This is a late contender for the most infectious release of the year as Mousse T delivers a monster of a tune! Featuring the sweet vocals of Cleah, "Melodie" is a disco infused soulful house groover that is guaranteed to fill floors for the rest of 2018 and beyond. "The Shapeshifters Remix" also hits the spot with an exceedingly funky bassline, beefed up percussion and some catchy brass added to the original elements. The final remix takes a deeper, dubbier path as Tensnake get in the act to great effect. Instrumentals of each interpretation are also included. Whichever mix you favour, those vocals are so enticing, so contagious that you might just find yourself singing along as well as dancing! Set to be huge when it finally gets released on 7th December although it will be available via Traxsource pre-release from 23rd November.

Reviewed by Dean Serafini