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Next to Me (Rüfüs Du Sol song)

"Next to Me" is a song by Australian alternative dance group Rüfüs Du Sol, released on 11 August 2021.[1] as the second single from their fourth studio album, Surrender (2021). Jon George said it "is a song of devotion, caring compassion and pure love"[2] and told Triple J it's "a throwback to what we love doing: this four-to-the-floor house music with a big loving vocal over the top."[3] The song debuted at number 60 on the ARIA Singles Chart.

"Next to Me"
Single by Rüfüs Du Sol
from the album Surrender
Released11 August 2021 (2021-08-11)
Length5:15
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Jon George
  • Tyrone Lindqvist
  • James Hunt
Producer(s)
  • Jon George
  • Tyrone Lindqvist
  • James Hunt
Rüfüs Du Sol singles chronology
"Alive"
(2021) 		"Next to Me"
(2021) 		"On My Knees"
(2021)

Reception edit

Al Newstead from ABC called the song "a bittersweet banger" saying "Beginning with some spare piano notes, the atmospheric production and Tyrone's romantic vocals captures those pandemic blues of missing loved ones locked away across borders."[3]

Tyler Jenkins from Rolling Stone Australia said "Showcasing the outfit's inimitable ability to straddle the dualities of light and dark, 'Next to Me' sees the group promoting a level of maturity not quite seen before. Focused on themes of devotion and compassion, it's a self-described 'feel-good' track which stands in contrast to the sort of haunting atmosphere promoted on 'Alive'".[4]

Juan Llorens from We Rave You said "The subtle yet powerful buildups lead into a minimalistic-sounding house drop that, in Rüfüs Du Sol style, is filled with emotion, euphoria, and a sense of escapism".[2]

Rob Mullineau from OZ EDM called the song "Deep and enthralling" praising the "intensity of synths" calling them "truly something to behold".[5]

Track listings edit

Digital single
No.TitleLength
1."Next to Me"5:14
Digital single (Remixes)[6]
No.TitleLength
1."Next to Me" (Vintage Culture remix)6:22
2."Next to Me" (Adana Twins 'A Night at Revolver' remix)7:49
3."Next to Me"5:14

Charts edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Next to Me by Rüfüs Du Sol". Apple Music. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Next to Me". weraveyou.com. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  3. ^ a b "First Spin: RÜFÜS DU SOL's 'Next To Me' is a bittersweet banger". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  4. ^ "RÜFÜS DU SOL Share Feel-Good New Single, 'Next to Me'". Rolling Stone Australia. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Australia's hottest electronic export RÜFÜS DU SOL tease upcoming album with brand new single "Next to Me"". ozedm.com. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  6. ^ "Next to Me (remixes) - single". Apple Music. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  7. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 23 August 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1642. Australian Recording Industry Association. 23 August 2021. p. 4.
  8. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 23 August 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  9. ^ "Rufus Du Sol Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  10. ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
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