Róisín vs. Sophie

Róisín Murphy

So here’ the story:

From the information I’ve been reading on both artists it turns out Calvin Harris originally produced this song called “Off And On” for Irish, electronica singer Róisín Murphy. She sung on the original demo, but in the end decided that the song was “too poppy” and different from the sound she was aiming for on her new album “Overpowered”. The demo soon leaked and created a lot of buzz. The song remained unreleased, but then then British singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor took on the song for her new upcoming album.


Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Most people seem to think Róisín’s version is more “On” and Sophie’s is “Off”, but it’s hard for me to say.

Róisín Murphy – Off And On (Unreleased)

Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Off And On


Sounds Like Calvin Harris exclusive
The only thing better than a song produced by Calvin Harris is a song that’s both produced AND remixed by Calvin Harris. I love busting this song out whenever possible in my sets. It’s super catchy and danceable and I’m not going to lie, I like it a lot more than both the originals.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Off And On (Calvin Harris Remix)

Your Love Is Like The Holy Ghost!

I know Holy Ghost has already had their name out there for awhile, but I’m not going to lie, they’re one of my favorite groups to come in the last year or so. Since they produce a sound that has a special place in my heart, it would only be right for me to post about them.

I’ve always been inspired by the disco era and Holy Ghost definitely takes elements from the genre and add their own unique style. They add enough danceable melodies and emotion it can make anyone want to cry on the dance floor.

Sounds Like Color exclusive question:
What sub-genre would best describe Holy Ghost!?

a) Nu-Disco?
b) Nü-Disco?
c) Neu-Disco?

Holy Ghost! – Hold On

Nick and Alex of Holy Ghost!

Holy Ghost! Remixes:

Panthers – Goblin City (Holy Ghost! Disco Dub)

Cut Copy – Hearts On Fire (Holy Ghost! Remix)

Cut Copy – Hearts On Fire (Holy Ghost! Instrumental)

Moby – I Love To Move In Here (Holy Ghost! Remix)

Only Fools And Horses – Spectacle Wins (Holy Ghost! Remix)

Here is a clip of the band working in the studio on their single “Hold On”. Oh what? Who is that sitting in the opening shot? Oh that’s only the chubbiest man in dance music, DFA label co-owner and Mr. LCD himself, James Murphy helping with production. If anyone can lead the Nü-Disco revolution it’d be J. Murphy.

To see more videos from Holy Ghost’s personal YouTube page, click here.