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Pop · 2016

Drum

MØ

High-energy electropop driven by staccato synths and MØ's signature raspy grit. A 2016 anthem of rhythmic liberation and bittersweet moving on.

October 7, 2016 · Chess Club

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Drum is a quintessential slice of mid-2010s electropop that captures the specific intersection of dancefloor euphoria and indie-pop introspection. Produced by BloodPop, the track utilizes the tropical-inflected synth textures popular at the time but anchors them with a much heavier, more percussive backbone than its peers. The 'drum' of the title isn't just a metaphor for a heartbeat; it's the driving force of the entire arrangement, manifesting in sharp claps and syncopated electronic hits that demand physical movement.

Moments Worth Listening For
the moment the bridge breaks into a syncopated percussion solo before the final explosive chorus
MØ's voice cracking slightly on the high notes of the pre-chorus, adding a raw human element to the digital production
the layered 'hey' chants that provide a communal, celebratory backdrop to the second verse
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 Drum sound next to the rest of MØ's catalogue?

Uplifting+2.1σ

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

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