I96 - Summer Nights
Dance/Electronica, Electronic Pop, EDM
Distric Of Columbia, United States
Overall Impression: Filled to the brim with catchy hooks and solid performances, "Summer Nights" is a deftly produced and well-arranged EDM anthem that combines both great energy and melodic variation, resulting in a terrifically uplifting track that, just as the title suggests, encompasses the feeling of summer brilliantly. I96 clearly knows the genre well and has done an excellent job of crafting a well-written tune that you can't help but tap your foot and nod your head to, great work!
Strongest Point(s): The production is excellent, showcasing great clarity and depth whilst also ensuring each and every individual element of the track is given the necessary space to breathe in the mix, the result is a production that has just the right amount of polish without losing the overall personality of the song, many similar tracks of this nature can so often be over-produced, causing a lack of dynamic nuance that takes the character out of the track, thankfully this is not the case here. In terms of the arrangement, this is also a particularly strong element of the track, not only does it contain a great amount of tonal and timbral variation, courtesy of the diverse instrumentation, but the way the various sections of the song flow seamlessly from one to another is excellent and never feels disjointed, resulting in a cohesive and natural flowing arrangement that keeps the listener engaged from start to finish.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of EDM will find a lot to love with "Summer Nights", its positive vibes and pure catchiness will appeal to a wide range of dance lovers.
Artist target suggestions: Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Zedd, David Guetta, The Chainsmokers, Tiesto, Armin Van Burren, Martin Garrix, Avicci, Nicky Romero, Hardwell, Subfocus, Nero, Madeon, Swedish House Mafia, Alesso
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.