If there’s anyone who knows what it takes to make it as an EDM vocalist, it’s Karen Harding. With half a billion streams to her name, the prolific English singer-songwriter is the stentorian voice behind many a dance anthem. Having cut her teeth in the contemporary dance music space for the better half of a decade, Harding is revered as one of the scene’s most in-demand collaborators. MNEK, Disclosure, Giorgio Moroder, Galantis, Purple Disco Machine—the list goes on. These electronic music superstars have sought out Harding to breathe life into their compositions before they become generational anthems. Fresh off the release of her long-awaited debut EP Sweet Vibrations, Harding has linked up with EDM.com to give her firsthand experience and offer five tip...
Having previously collaborated on the tracks “Love On Me” and “Never Felt A Love Like This,” Swedish duo Galantis and Australian dance music vet Hook N Sling are back once again with their latest single, “The Best.” With platinum-selling singer-songwriter Karen Harding providing soulful vocals, this track lives up to the euphoric feeling of their previous collaborations. In addition, vocals from the seven-year-old daughter of Galantis’ Christian Karlsson are incorporated throughout the track. Out on Virgin Records, this song embodies the feelings of youthfulness and happiness. Its buoyant tone is established from the outset with gleeful piano keys and the intoxicating vocals of Harding. The chorus is absolutely exhilarating, utilizing soaring whistles an...