Coming off their triumphant three-hour-long LP Charmed, DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ is back with another nostalgia-soaked house offering. Similar to the bulk of their work, “Try Not To Be Afraid” draws on a wealth of samples and filters above a pounding kick drum, striking a distinct balance between a one-of-a-kind sound and an immediate familiarity. The feel-good single is another example showcasing why the anonymous producer is quickly gaining a reputation as a must-watch artist going forward. “Try Not To Be Afraid” arrives on MUTANTS VOL. 4: LOVE, a 40-track compilation featuring the likes of Dorian Electra, 2021 Grammy nominee Arca, and more. Additionally, the single marks Sabrina’s first collaborative release to date, featuring the talents of Delilah Brao, Luke Markinson, and Anyelisax. Dancing Astronaut caught up with DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ to chat about their new single, their signature sound, and the nostalgia omnipresent in their discography. Your songs always have a very unique sound, immediately recognizable as a DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ track. How would you describe your sound?When I listened through ‘Charmed’ I felt an overwhelming sense of nostalgia, is that something you intentionally look to instill in your tracks?“Try Not To Be Afraid” is your first collaborative release, what brought about the collaboration?You use an enormous range of samples throughout your releases, how do you find your samples? How do you know a sample will make for a good song?All of your releases have such standout artwork, what inspired the aesthetic?I take it you’re a big fan of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, do you have a favorite moment or episode?What do you hope people take away from your music?Featured image: DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ / FacebookTags: Anyelisax, Delilah Brao, Dj Sabrina The Teenage DJ, house, Luke Markinson, Plunderphonics, Q&A
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