Rather than focus on particular tracks, we prefer to focus on entire singles here at Phonica, be they 7inch, 10inch, or 12inch – there has to be a physical release for it to be included in our chart. It’s the hardest chart of all to compile, as these short tracks or EPs are far more subjective than an album and far less consensus amongst us. So here, we are looking at those singles or tracks that made an impact, that provided us with the soundtrack to nights out that either did or did not materialise due to Covid, those that sold a lot at the shop, and, most importantly, those loved by our staff members here.
The dancefloor may have tentatively come back in 2021 before undoubtedly being whisked away again in the next few days, but no-one caught that euphoria quite like Overmono with their XL or Poly Kicks limited 12inch releases or remixes. Other dancefloor highlights have been Willow's deep and hazy house release of Lowtec's Workshop label, YouandEwan's consistent output and one of our biggest sellers, Voodoos & Taboos 'If We Were' on new Phonica imprint, Phonica AM. Or how about some proper feel-good house music with Lea Lisa's 'Keys of Life', Shindo's 'Yotogi' or our other bestselling Phonica release, the Italo-house inspired 'Easy Tiger' from Harrison BDP.
Disco-wise, Alex Kassian's ode to Yes's 'Owner of a Lonely Heart' on 'Leave Your Life' was the sleeper of the year as more and more people discover its catchiness whilst the Gabriels became the big anthem of the year, whether in its original or Kerri Chandler remix...
