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Song of the Day: Take You Down – Illenium

By 20-somethinglife | August 3, 2018

Illenium has been putting out new tracks consistently over the summer and recently debuted “Take You Down” at a festival just a few weeks ago with its official release today. This song is very personal to him as he wrote it about his previous heroin overdose and the impact that his addiction had on his family, in particular, his mother. He put out this statement with the track:

The most interesting part of this song is that the vocals are actually from his friend Tim James, pitched up making them sound like a woman’s voice.

For more Illenium, check out Gold (Stupid Love), Fractures and Lost.

Take You Down Lyrics:

I didn’t mean to hurt you when I hurt myself
It’s just an empty voice screaming out for help
No, I didn’t mean to scare you
But I couldn’t see
That when I went to hell I was taking you with me

When I close my eyes
I’m climbing in the dark
Trying not to fall apart
Sometimes I get so high
Falling is the only out I see
And I don’t wanna take you down with me

Yeah I’m loving my out
And you’re loving my out
Take you down
Take you down with me
(Down with me, down)
(Down with me, down)
(Take you) down with me

Down, you’re down with me
Down, you’re down with me

(Yeah I’m loving my out)
(And you’re loving my out)
(Take you down)

This life is like a razor
When it cuts I bleed
But it’s in my hand
And I’m doing it to me
Sometimes it’s like an ocean
And it gets too deep
And there’s no way that now you could rescue me

When I close my eyes
I’m fighting in the dark
Trying not to break your heart
Sometimes I get so high
Falling is the only out I see
And I don’t wanna take you down with me

You need to let it go now
Before you drown
I know that you won’t understand
But you need to let go of these hands
‘Cause I’m going down
And I don’t wanna take you down with me

And I don’t wanna take you down with me
Take you down, down with me

Song of the Day: High Enough – Justin Caruso

By 20-somethinglife | July 26, 2018

Justin Caruso is best known for his remixes of top artists but has recently been putting out more and more of his original music, further showcasing his talent. “High Enough”, featuring vocals from the Canton, MA native Rosie Darling, speaks to a relationship that just doesn’t seem to quite work, a feeling that most of us can surely relate to. With melody driven synths in the chorus and an incredible performance from Rosie in the verses creates a perfect example of Justin Caruso’s EDM style.

For more Justin Caruso, check out his remix of Tritonal’s “Good Thing” in the Ryse Radio Ep. 5 mix.

Song of the Day: Cool Kidz – Boehm

By 20-somethinglife | July 25, 2018

Boehm, the Romanian producer, recently released “Cool Kidz” a bouncy track with fun synths, chopped vocals, and plenty of snaps a la The Chainsmokers. It’s a perfect, fun summertime song for your pool or beach playlist.

For other songs like this, check out “Satisfied” by Galantis, the Nicky Romero remix of ROZES’s “Where Would We Be”, and “Out My Mind” by Tritonal.

Song of the Day: Satisfied (feat. Max) – Galantis

By 20-somethinglife | July 23, 2018

The Swedish duo Galantis has an amazing ability to create dance songs that make people, well, want to dance. The EDM genre has diversified greatly over the last decade into more sub-genres than there are breeds of dogs. Galantis, however, sells out shows because they make music that is so infectious everyone starts dancing to it even if they’re more of a bass-head or trance fan. “Satisfied” featuring vocals from MAX, is peak Galantis when it comes to that irresistible groove that lifts everyone up.

So, check it out and let “Satisfied” put a little Shiba Inu (and you thought we wouldn’t be able to work in another dog breed reference).

Song of the Day: Glimmer (William Black Remix) – LIONE

By 20-somethinglife | July 19, 2018

Hailing from Orange County, William Black is recently really trying to hit his stride. In this remix of “Glimmer” by Lione, he adds a melodic plucky synth that matches perfectly with a more minimal style percussive sound. It’s a melancholy song, but he manages to make it a bit brighter and fun.

In his own words:

I had a really fun time with this remix, Once I heard the vocals I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. Huge thanks to LIONE for asking me to do it.

He has a few other great songs out at the moment so we’re sure we’ll see his name popping up more and more.