We look at the Rhythms that make us dance, those primal beats, the “Boom Bang Pow” that make us want to move. We’ll ask what makes them work and why is that we’re hearing that untz untz everywhere we go from the dance floor, to the coffee shop, to the insides of our minds? FEATURING Charli XCX – Boom Clap Vengaboys – Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!! Jessie J – Bang ... Show More
Aug 19
All roads lead to Pharrell: Tyler, Clipse, and Cardi
The conversation around the new music this summer has been a dour one. Some of the biggest songs in the country right now are downtempo stomp-clap anthems and wistful Cranberries pastiche. Even on this very show, Nate and Charlie have asked: where's the fun? As it turns out, the ... Show More
52m 36s
Aug 12
A brief history of terrible lyrics (with Sam Sanders)
Why do bad lyrics happen to good people? From "suckin' on a chili dog" to "making love to his tonic and gin," even the biggest hits from our favorite artists can feature lyrical turns that make us feel quizzical, offended, or even downright nauseated. With the help of Sam Sanders ... Show More
43m 5s
Jun 2023
"Tubthumping"—Chumbawamba
Don't call them one-hit wonders. And don't you dare try to knock them down.
This week, Rob's covering the career of the British anaracho-punks Chumbawamba, including their massive hit "Tubthumping," which took over the world for a spell in 1997. Later, Rob's joined by journalist ... Show More
1h 21m
Apr 2019
'Old Town Road' by Lil Nas X
YEE-TO-THE-MOTHERFUCKIN-HAW!!!!! Today on the podcast, we're doing something we've never done before, and punching up a brand new song that hasn't even been out for a WEEK! We discuss the memetic culture of the internet, the changing state of the music industry, whether or not th ... Show More
1h 17m
Aug 2021
DANCE ANTHEMS #070 - [EDX Guest Mix] - 7th August 2021
Another episode of Dance Anthems has landed with the freshest upfront sounds in dance and electronic music.
Tunes today from FISHER, Snakehips x ARMAND VAN HELDEN, Wh0, John Summit x Vintage Culture, NAVOS x Harlee, ChangedFaces, BURNS, CID Music & Volkoder and DJ Tom Brownlow.
W ... Show More
2h 3m
Feb 2024
Deee-Lite's "Groove Is In The Heart"
This time on One Song it’s a jam that Luxxury describes as “musical potpourri”. Join him, and co-host Diallo Riddle, as they unpack Deee-Lite’s Groove Is In The Heart. It’s a song that is packed with samples taken from house, disco, funk, jazz, dance, and exotica. Come for the gr ... Show More
1h 15m