Album Review: Girls And Boys by Digital Sound Band
Released in 2012, Girls And Boys by Digital Sound Band is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene, blending Electro House and Progressive House with a distinctly Russian flavor. Released under the Not On Label banner, this album feels like a DIY labor of love that punches above its weight. It’s raw, energetic, and unapologetically fun—a snapshot of a time when dance floors were still sacred spaces.
The standout track for me has to be Girls And Boys (Electroclash Edit). This version strips things back just enough to let the groove breathe while keeping the energy dialed up to eleven. The pulsating bassline locks you in from the first beat, and those retro synths? They’re pure ear candy. It's one of those tracks that sticks with you—not because it’s overly complicated but because it just works. You can almost picture yourself in some dimly lit club, losing track of time as the rhythm takes over.
Another track worth mentioning is Zoom (Extended). If you're into builds and drops, this one delivers. It starts off slow, teasing you with atmospheric pads before exploding into a euphoric crescendo. What makes this cut memorable isn’t just its technical craftsmanship—it’s how it plays with tension and release. By the time the drop hits, you’re practically begging for it. It’s the kind of song that reminds you why Progressive House became so popular in the first place.
Sure, Girls And Boys might not reinvent the wheel, but it doesn’t need to. Sometimes, music just needs to make you move—and this album does exactly that. Listening to it now feels like rediscovering an old playlist you forgot about; familiar yet fresh.
Here’s the kicker though—what’s up with the lack of label support? In an era where labels often dictate trends, Digital Sound Band went rogue, proving that sometimes the best sounds come from outside the system. Makes you wonder what other underground treasures are out there waiting to be found.
