“It’s always a bit daunting working with artists you look up to. Tegan and Sara are artists that have such a decorated career of accomplishments and longevity that it stressed me out almost to the point where it was hard to finish the song. They said, ‘Let’s just make it a big anthem,’ and I loved the simplicity of that. It only took about 30 versions for me to get it right, but I took my time because I wanted us all to love it. They’ve been featuring on dance music because of their love of the genre way before everyone else was doing it. And I just think that’s the coolest thing. It’s so authentic. I’m honored to work with people I respect and am humbled that they were down to make this song. Hope you enjoy.” – Felix Cartal
“Felix and I met a half dozen times over coffee this last year, to discuss music, and all the things that inspire us to create it. We decided to collaborate on something. I told him I was very inspired by 90s dance music growing up, and may have sang ‘Rhythm Is A Dancer’ a few dozen times in the studio to see if it sparked anything. It did. Lyrically, I wanted to push the listener into another time, maybe even another world. It’s been a few years (two decades) since I’ve danced all night, but what I remember most of my time in the club was a euphoric freedom. Surrounded by strangers, I lost all my inhibition and let the music transport me somewhere else. As teenagers, Sara and I were able to shrug off any insecurity or anxiety at raves, but there, we also found community and people like us. While we didn’t become dance artists or DJs, there is no doubt our time in the electronic music scene in Calgary in the 90s inspired us to become artists in adulthood. The lyrics, ‘You’re like a fever burning in my mind, the hotter it gets, the more I leave behind,” summed up the whole song for me. Be it a person, a perfect night, an unforgettable moment, or a great song, when something feels right, it can take you anywhere.” – Tegan of Tegan and Sara
Felix Cartal has become a prominent force in the electronic music world. His collaborations include working with renowned artists like Kaskade, R3HAB, and Gallan and official remixes for stars such as Selena Gomez, Zedd, Galantis, Dillon Francis, MØ, Ellie Goulding, and Diplo
Felix‘s track record boasts multiple platinum singles and 2 prestigious Juno Awards for Best Dance Recording for his single “Love Me” featuring Lights, and most recently for “Need Your Love” featuring Karen Harding