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Dance to This
Pop · 2018

Dance to This

Troye Sivan

A hushed, mid-tempo duet that trades club-ready bombast for the flickering intimacy of a kitchen floor dance. Muted synths and breathless vocals define this late-night gem.

June 13, 2018 · Capitol Music France

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Dance to This is the ultimate anti-banger. While the title suggests a high-energy floor filler, the reality is a masterclass in pop restraint. The track is built on a skeletal, clicking beat and warm, submerged synths that feel like they are being heard from the next room. It captures the specific, cozy euphoria of being completely over the club scene and finding more excitement in a private, domestic connection. The production is remarkably dry and intimate, eschewing the massive reverb tails common in modern pop for a sound that feels close enough to touch.

Moments Worth Listening For
the way Ariana's voice enters like a ghost, mirroring Troye's breathy delivery almost indistinguishably
the bridge where the percussion drops out, leaving only a shimmering synth pad and layered harmonies
the subtle, syncopated guitar lick that anchors the groove without ever becoming a lead instrument
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Dance to This sound next to the rest of Troye Sivan's catalogue?

Serene+4.0σ

Serene saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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