"Imagining" Michael Calfan ft Gabrielle Aplin

Saturday 24th July 2021

Release date: Out now Label: Warner Records

French producer & songwriter Michael Calfan has recruited the vocal talents of Gabrielle Aplin for the powerful new house anthem of the summer ‘Imagining’. The duo combine perfectly on a track that’s rich with the energy of a nation ready to dance together again. Building from a soulful breakdown, the track cuts out for a bar ahead of the drop. We’re then treated to a pulsating bassline & two-step groove, providing the foundation for Aplin’s infectious hook.

An artist who takes the ego out of electronic music, Calfan has always opposed the cliche personality of the self-inflated, social media DJ. Since being discovered by French electronic music royalty Bob Sinclair in 2008, he’s been prolific in his output of house anthems, always putting the music before any ‘celebrity’ ambitions. Releasing regularly with Spinnin Records, his 2015 hit ‘Treasured Soul’ introduced the world to his emphatic, house/ pop productions. He’s also had worldwide hits including ‘Nobody Does it Better’ and his collab with Martin Solveig ‘No Lie’. Since then, he’s remixed the likes of Calvin Harris, Charli XCX, Troye Sivan, Labrinth, Not3s and Glowie. His touring schedule has taken the French producer around the globe, taking in the local culture and immersing himself in all experiences. Working alongside a powerhouse in the UK pop scene, songwriter Gabrielle Aplin has showcased her artistic diversity over the last decade. Known for her chilled, off-kilter pop - she regularly collaborates with artists in different genres, finding new fans and pushing herself far out her comfort zone. The collaboration points to the pop songwriters long-standing love of electronic music, following her collaboration with TSHA on Ninja Tune.

Posted by Craig Jones