Wrapping up 2015 with a wide string of successes, the future for powerhouse trio DiRTY RADiO looked nothing but bright. Their single “Numbers” garnered over 3 million plays on Spotify and hit #1 on the viral charts in Canada. Going into 2016, they’ve kept the momentum going with massive commercial radio support in their hometown of Vancouver and international radio support from the likes of MistaJam on BBC Radio 1Xtra, completion of their tour with Dragonette and Miami Horror, and with the release of their single “Curious.” DiRTY RADiO return with their second single of the year “Killin Me 2.0,” just in time for their headlining hometown show in Vancouver at the Imperial.
A classic 4 on the floor beat combined with jazzy percussion and smoothly layered with electro-infused synth stabs, “Killin Me 2.0” creates the perfect blend of retro and modern indietronica vibes that keeps you dancing all night long. Taking the instrumentals from their 2012 track “Killin Me,” they’ve sped up the tempo, added in drums, and changed up the bassline to create a completely revamped song perfect for the club. Laced with singer Shaddy’s soulful and infectious vocals, the track beautifully showcases DiRTY RADiO’s signature eclectic sound, bringing together the best of indie, hip-hop, electro, and pop.
On the making of “Killin Me 2.0, “We took this vocal from one our favourite tracks we wrote back in 2012 and completely remade the instrumental specifically to fit in a live context. Coincidentally we've also been playing it in the club and its been going off pretty well.”
