2. “Dancing in the Dark” by Madi Diaz

“Dancing in the Dark” by singer-songwriter Madi Diaz makes you remember a moment of passion in a dim, smoky club with that special someone you obsessed over — or at least makes you imagine such an encounter. With its simple lyrics, “Dancing” encapsulates what it’s like to be young and infatuated. Diaz expresses a very relatable message of love’s immediacy in her track with pulsating rhythms and sensual timbre. Unlike other dance songs, it shows a carefree lightheartedness in its melodies and emerges as catchy indie pop with a rippling synth line and Diaz’s ranged vocals. Rooted in ‘80s dance anthems and steady beats, Diaz will make you want to lose your sense of personal space and show off all your funky dance moves.

– Allison Kubo, Staff Writer