Review
Well, if you've ever wondered what Mozart might have sounded like if he had gotten his hands on a synthesizer, then Clean Bandit's "New Eyes" might be the album to clue you in. Their debut studio album, released on May 30, 2014, bravely weds classical strings with thumping electronic dance beats, creating a dance floor where Beethoven and bass drops coexist harmoniously. With collaborations from the likes of Lizzo and Jess Glynne, it’s clear that this isn’t your average quartet fiddling around—it’s a full-blown genre-blending party.
Tunes like "Mozart’s House" not only make classical music cool again but downright irresistible, compelling you to bust out moves you didn't know you had. And "Rather Be," featuring Jess Glynne, isn’t just a track—it’s an anthem, sticking in your head long after the last note plays. The title track "New Eyes" delivers a auditory spectacle that deftly balances the old-school charm of violins with the contemporary swagger of electronic beats. "New Eyes" is undoubetly a musical kaleidoscope, and with this debut, Clean Bandit isn’t just knocking on the door of the electronic dance music world—they’re kicking it down with a violin bow in hand. - Chloe
Artist Bio
Clean Bandit is an electronic group from Cambridge, England, known for blending dance, pop, and classical music since starting out in 2008. They broke through with hits like "Rather Be" featuring Jess Glynne, which earned them a Grammy in 2015, and have since released two albums, "New Eyes" and "What Is Love?," packed with high-profile collaborations with artists such as Sean Paul, Anne-Marie, Zara Larsson, and Demi Lovato. Signed to Atlantic Records, Clean Bandit gained additional recognition with their track "Rockabye," which topped the UK charts over Christmas in 2016. The group is still active as of 2025, continuing to release new music. Fans of Disclosure, Years & Years, or Galantis might find Clean Bandit’s sound familiar.
