What better way to start 2018 than to give a nod to the 2011 movie, Drive. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, the neo-noir film follows the story of a skilled stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver. Throughout the iconic movie, we also hear a sensational soundtrack, featuring releases from Kavinsky, Electric Youth and more.
To honor the retro-futuristic soundtrack, we’ve compiled a selection of five songs to listen to on long drives. Tune in below and show your support for these artists:
4h30 (À Tous Remix)
Produced By: À Tous (Original track by DANGER)
Why You Should Listen: À Tous’s remix of this DANGER classic adds a little more edge to the original, powering through with robust bass lines, crisp leads and video game synths. Definitely a tune to add to the music collection!
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Odd Look
Produced By: Kavinsky
Why You Should Listen: Featuring Canadian vocalist, The Weeknd, Kavinsky’s Odd Look delivers a wave retro-future energy and spirited sound. Having charted in Belgium, France and the U.S., it’s no wonder why we have this one on repeat.
Over Again (Crème Prulée Remix)
Produced By: Crème Prulée
Why You Should Listen: Fan of the bloghaus era? Then, we hope you didn’t miss this gem. Austrian DJ/producer, Crème Prulée, transforms Kid Rad’s Over Again into one of the most danceable, electro jams to-date.
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Tonight
Produced By: Yuksek
Why You Should Listen: Brawny leads? Check. Exhilarating builds? Check. Robotic vocals? Check. Banging bass lines? Check. Yuksek’s Tonight has everything you want and more, gracing listeners with some smashing dance music.
Waiting for the Stars
Produced By: Vitalic
Why You Should Listen: This drive playlist wouldn’t be right without an appearance from Vitalic. Having just released Waiting for the Stars in 2017, the phantasmal track takes listeners on a galactic adventure, with sparkly trinkets and new wave accents paving the way.
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