There is no doubt that people like a song with a catchy tune and a sing-along chorus, but almost just as often they need something to let loose and move to, something rhythmic and pulsating, that they can feel without thinking about it. (Granted, the music doesn’t always do all the work. There are often other, ahem, substances involved.)
But whether substances are involved are not, VNV Nation has been making excellently eurythmic dance beats for over fifteen years. Early albums of theirs were known to be on the harsh and intense side of electronica, but since their 1999 breakout release Empires, their sampling and synthesizing has been of a higher quality and better danceability.
Of course, listening to electronica is one thing, but experiencing it live is a whole other animal. If you are in the mood to feel the pulsation for yourself, enter to win a pair of tickets to VNV Nation’s performance at the 9:30 Club this Tuesday by telling us in the comments below what song is guaranteed to get you movin’ and groovin’ on the dance floor every time–electronica or otherwise!
Enter to win by 9 am on Tuesday. The chosen winner must respond via email by noon.
