A joyous house reimagining of an Evelyn “Champagne” King classic, packed with dusty disco textures, infectious grooves and hands-in-the-air energy.
Few contemporary acts have blurred the lines between house, disco, soul and live musicianship quite as successfully as Girls Of The Internet. Since emerging with their acclaimed Girls FM project, the collective have built a reputation for creating music that feels both rooted in dance music’s rich heritage and refreshingly forward-thinking. Their latest release, “I’m In Love”, continues that tradition with a loving yet inventive reworking of Evelyn “Champagne” King’s timeless 1981 anthem.
Rather than simply relying on nostalgia, Girls Of The Internet use the original as a foundation to build something entirely their own. King’s unmistakable vocal is chopped, filtered and layered throughout the track, becoming another instrument within a groove that feels simultaneously familiar and brand new. The result is a record that honours the source material while pushing it firmly towards contemporary dancefloors.
Musically, “I’m In Love” is driven by solid four-to-the-floor kicks, a rubbing, low-slung bassline that sits proudly at the front of the mix, and a wealth of subtle disco flourishes that reveal themselves with every listen. Dusty loops, filtered textures and carefully placed melodic touches create a warm, analogue feel that gives the production real character.
What makes the track particularly effective is its sense of restraint. Rather than overcomplicating the arrangement, Girls Of The Internet allow the groove to do the heavy lifting. The hypnotic repetition gradually builds momentum before opening into the kind of euphoric, hands-in-the-air moments that have become a hallmark of the group’s best work.
The influence of disco is unmistakable, but this remains a house record at heart. There’s a rawness and dancefloor focus running through the production that keeps things moving from start to finish, while the sampled vocal injects just the right amount of emotion and familiarity.
As house music continues to revisit and reinterpret its disco roots, “I’m In Love” stands out as an example of how to do it properly. Respectful of the original, packed with groove and overflowing with personality, it’s another impressive addition to the ever-expanding Girls Of The Internet catalogue.
Release Date: Out Now, buy it here.
Label: Independent / Bandcamp
Format: Digital