Listen to Soul, Listen to Blues by SAFIA is one of the many songs included in Marshmellow Pavement, Vol. 1, a new all-indie, all-Australian compilation from the A&R Department.
I like it because it starts out as a meditative soul-infused electronic ballad and then about halfway through, in an audacious but charming move, they switch gears and straight up drop the bass and it becomes a meditative soul-infused dub-step jam.
I realize that sounds like a contradiction in terms and possibly a disaster. I promise it is truly a delight.
I also like the video for the song. The cool blues and shimmering silvers simultaneously underscore the soul and make the jump to dub-step feel like nothing more than taking a particularly deep breath on the dance floor.
If you like it, and happen to be reading this from Sydney, you can go and hear SAFIA (and several other bands) live at the compilation launch party on August 8th, 2013.
If you don’t like it: There are 21 songs other songs available for you to choose from, so go find some that tickle your fancy.