Straight ahead, no-nonsense #electroswing from L.A. producer ATOM SMITH (back on Freshly Squeezed after a run of remixes and guest spots) teaming up with the London-based singer and songwriter EMMA LEA. OUT NOW: https://idol-io.ffm.to/playingwithfire

I DON'T WANNA SLEEP with it's four-on-the-floor beat brings back the unmistakable trademark horn charts of Big Band Swing arranger ELLIOT DEUTSCH on Trumpets with WILL VARGAS on Saxes and Clarinet. Throwing hints of a disco swing flavour into the mix and a melodic drop, the song is feel good all the way with an appropriate lyric about embracing all that life has to offer. Don't sleep on this one!

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I Don't Wanna Sleep

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Atom Smith, Emma Lea - I Don't Wanna Sleep

It's easy to forget just how good a straight-ahead #electroswing banger like this feels! Out now here: https://idol-io.ffm.to/playingwithfire

Combining super-catchy and classic dance floor vibes in a truly hybrid nod to the heady days of DISCO, this has bold and bright horns specially arranged by bad-ass LA session man Elliot Deutsch and a chorus that is enough to make anyone high. 

Watch the Official MV here:  Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbB46iHxy4o
Taking his cue from the lyrics, Hollywood chum of Atom's, director Brad Cooper (see also Comin' Up Swinging/Bright Like Hollywood et al) has immaculately crafted a highly detailed but completely out-there music video. Part 50's sitcom, part B52's homage, part John Waters nod with hints of Tim Burton's Mars Attacks! Plus the force of nature that is LINA LUX (who you may remember from Sepiatonic)!

Higher and Higher

Atom Smith, Emma Lea - Higher and Higher

American ELECTRO SWING producer and sought-after remixer ATOM, drops his 2nd to last single before the 2nd album on Freshly. OUT NOW here: https://idol-io.ffm.to/playingwithfire

Known for his ‘outside-the-box’ style and approach along with a crisp, tight sound, this is a punchy uptempo dancefloor track building through his trademark big-band brass to a disco swing hybrid combining vocoder pop vocals and vintage jazz influences. Full album out now!

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Come Again

Atom Smith, Miss Emmma - Come Again

Having consolidated his place at the top table of #electroswing producers, ATOM SMITH here drops the penultimate single before his 2nd full album. 100% is a pure FUNK nugget. Out now here: https://idol-io.ffm.to/playingwithfire

With his trademark Hollywood big band brass section letting rip with solos over a killer groove, the track features a vocoder vocal by Atom himself preaching words of karmic LA wisdom. "If it ain't 100% real, then it's 100% fake." Indeed. A brilliantly solid crossover record, with political topicality, 100% worthy of support.

100%

Atom Smith - 100%

Californian producer and catalyst ATOM SMITH drops his second full length album. Out now here: https://idol-io.ffm.to/playingwithfire

King of collaboration and an in-demand remixer, PLAYING WITH FIRE brings together all singles since BASS AGE BIG BAND in 2020 with recent releases and 3 previously unheard deep album tracks.

ATOM's sound evolved from a love of European ELECTRO SWING adding his distinctive Hollywood Big Band horn section with L.A. rappers and burlesque-star vocalists.

Ball & Chain

Resisting the obvious temptation to rehash past glories, the Los Angeles producer instead revisits his collaborative partnership with Californian rapper BURKEY. Out now here: https://idol-io.ffm.to/playingwithfire

The single BACK IT UP is an innuendo-laden, Alternative Hip Hop funky jam that leans towards Swing Hop yet remains defiantly curveball. It's out now on all platforms.

Check out the Official MV here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6F9YarA0Sk
Filmed on location in LA, the video features local colour from the world famous Boardwalk on the beach front. Featuring Burkey and Samy Starborn.

Back It Up

Atom Smith, Burkey - Back It Up

Los Angeles producer ATOM SMITH (and friends) deliver the second single to show there'll be no let-up. Out now here: https://idol-io.ffm.to/playingwithfire

Bringing the feel-good party vibes to the Electro Swing dancefloor, STOLICHNAYA resists the temptation to drop the pace, instead opting for a rabble-rousing, sing-along Klezmer-inspired ear-worm of an anthem that skanks along in catchy tribute to the infamous Russian tipple. As MISS EMMMA intones in true Sally Bowles style "If you need a little something in your daily quest for nothing, you can drink Stolichnaya all day long!" I'll drink to that.

Stolichnaya

Atom Smith, Miss Emmma, Burkey - Stolichnaya

LA's hottest #electroswing producer returns with a huge new tune for summer. Out now here: https://idol-io.ffm.to/playingwithfire

Again featuring vocals from burlesque queen Miss Emmma and with his trademark Hollywood Big Band brass section (courtesy of top arranger Elliot Deutsch), ONE FOR THE ROAD comes in 2 sizes; L or XXL - the DJ friendly extended dance-floor mix. Serving suggestion: Play LOUD!

Watch the Official MV here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfajlQL2nxg

Filmed in sunny California on a road-trip to LA last summer, this long overdue official video features the irrepressible cast of burlesque show DESPERADA bringing their unique brand of revved up western glamour.... It's a wonder ATOM managed to keep the car on the road as Miss Emmma and friends hitch a ride on Route 66 and totally steal the show along the way!

One for the Road

Atom Smith, Miss Emmma - One for the Road

Circles

Atom Smith, Alanna Lyes - Circles

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