French duo Polo & Pan return with dance single Disco Nap featuring Metronomy
FRENCH production tag team Polo & Pan return to the dance floor fray with new single Disco Nap featuring British counterparts Metronomy who add their own unique swing to proceedings.
The new tune follows their acclaimed single Nenuphar which was released last October. It rocked dance floors across the world heading into the festive season with a unique electro-disco sound, blending nostalgic elements with futuristic Mexican influenced vibes.
In addition to the new single Paul Armand-Delille (Polo) and Alexandre Grynszpan (Pan) have started the year with a bang.
The pair have a slew of sold out shows, from Brussels, Amsterdam and Warsaw to Berlin, London and Paris.
We caught up with Polo & Pan who put together an exclusive playlist for us that inspires their own sound.
Listen to the tunes and read what they had to say about them below:
Polo & Pan – Nenuphar:
Two years ago we ended our Cyclorama tour in Mexico. During this trip, we met the six talented women of the I.M YONI collective at Panoram Studio, our friend Human Fader‘s incredible and timeless space.
The connection was immediate. Mexico has always been a source of endless inspiration for us. It was there, in its vibrant energy, that Nenuphar was born.
Alisha Chinai, Vijay Benedict – Zindagi Meri Dance Dance:
What a banger! This is pure Bollywood disco gold from the 1987 movie Dance Dance.
Alisha Chinai and Vijay Benedict absolutely nail these vocals – it’s so infectious. Tracks like this remind you how forward-thinking Indian cinema was when it came to synths and dance music back in the day.
Metronomy – Everything Goes My Way:
This is one of our favourite feel-good songs. It’s from Metronomy’s The English Riviera, and there’s something so effortlessly breezy about it.
Andrea Laszlo De Simone – Immensita:
This is not because he’s on the same label as us but Andrea really is a genius – one of the most cinematic songwriters out there.
Immensita is exactly that. . . immense. It’s like a love letter to the universe, with grand orchestral arrangements. You listen to it, and it’s like you’re inside a timeless film.
Air – La femme d’argent:
Moon Safari is untouchable. It’s the reason we wanted to create music. This track kicks off the album and immediately sets the tone, it’s jazzy, dreamy, and spacey all at once.
They are true pioneers of that French sound that defined the late 90s, and you can feel their influence in so much music today.
Sofia Kourtesis – Si Te Portas Bonito:
Sofia is just incredible at blending personal stories with uplifting beats. While being based in Berlin, you can feel her South American roots in this track, with its warm, organic feel, very sophisticated.
PawPaw Rod – Glass House:
PawPaw Rod is still pretty new, but wow, what a voice. Glass House has this soulful, laid-back groove that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
We discovered him not so long ago and we truly got hooked by his sense of the melodies and attitude.
Nu Genea – Vesuvio:
This track is a total vibe. Nu Genea really knows how to mix disco, funk, and Neapolitan traditions into something special. Vesuvio has this vintage Mediterranean energy.
Myd, Polo & Pan – Dorothy (10 th Anniversary):
This was such a fun collab! Myd accepted our offer to reimagine our track Dorothy for its 10th anniversary, and he jumped in to add a little of his own magic.
We played it on a back-to-back DJ set with him in Paris at Rock en Seine . . . so fun!
The Sweet Enoughs – In Mind:
This track feels like a warm cup of tea on a rainy afternoon. The Sweet Enoughs is a side project of Paul Bender from Hiatus Kaiyote, and it’s all about creating stripped-back, soulful grooves.
In Mind is so calming and cosy, – this is music that makes you slow down and just be.