Two Very Differing Songs
Following on from their debut single ‘Future Disco’, Neon Circus aka Mackinlay Smith and Dan Gooch focus on blending elements from a variety of genres, alternative, indie and electronica to build their second release, ‘Digit-izm’.
The duo demonstrate they have knowledge of what it takes to create something new and original, focusing on the tools needed like software and instrumentation like synthesisers to create their own sound. The resulting track is a consistent line of electronica built upon by a catchy chorus line “we need to get some digit-izm”. This is memorable for the fact that it refuses to budge from your mind once heard. Although this song can be happily played on Cd and in car stereos, it cannot really be imagined live or in a club on the dance floor. It is therefore up to the remix version to aid the dance floors and make a name for itself in clubs.
When it comes to the follow up track ‘Remember’, it is difficult to believe that both tunes are from the same people. The latter includes strings and has a much more natural feel. Both are in complete contrast yet perfect examples of the diversity these two can create.
‘Digit-izm’ is taken from the forthcoming album ‘Don’t Get Panicked’.