Rise - Aphire (EDM) When Aphire’s new track, Rise, begins, we get an ambient soundscape with some delightfully retro synths. But that’s not for long, as the song quickly elevates into a driving club track that gives us similar feels to retro records like La Bouche’s “Be My Lover“. The song is kick-forward, which is what puts it in overdrive, contrasting with a more muted, swirling alto vocal from our female lead. The vocal production, as well as the rest of the track, is top notch, with some beautiful adlibs and harmonies that feel quite anthemic. But our favorite part of the track is certainly the chord production in the chorus—it really fills up the chest. Get your butt on the dance floor to this one.

Best Lyric: “See the walls are caving in, when I’m not ready to fly.”