Melbourne producer Joseph Cookson's first single "What I Had 2 Do" sampled Death Cab for Cutie, the perfect transition point for apprehensive indie bros looking to dip their toes in a higher BPM. His follow-up builds on that promise with self-deprecating vocal samples, only this time he dives right into the beat. "My life isn't that interesting", a woman nervously giggles, and you can envision pigeon toes cluttering the dance floor, hands in pockets, anxiously swaying side to side. True to Cookson's alias, his tracks as Amateur Dance evoke the feeling of the first time you step into a club. You scan the room and try to mimic everyone else—and as you adjust to this new environment, you realize you're actually having a really good time.
Amateur Dance: "Still Amateur" (via SoundCloud)
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