Dust Clears cover

Dust Clears

Clean Bandit · 2013

23 min · 5 tracks · electropop

A vibrant blend of electronic beats and classical strings creating a euphoric, danceable soundscape that uplifts and energizes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Dust Clears — The original version showcases Clean Bandit's signature style, merging lively electronic rhythms with lush string arrangements that invite listeners to dance.
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    Rihanna — This track further emphasizes the group's versatile approach by incorporating catchy hooks and an upbeat tempo that resonates well within their overall aesthetic.
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    Dust Clears (Russ Chimes remix) — This remix reinterprets the original's elements, enhancing its dancefloor appeal while maintaining the melodic integrity that defines Clean Bandit's work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious dance floor energy
  • remix variety for exploration
  • short bursts of vibrant fun
  • celebratory party atmosphere

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer longer immersive albums
  • seek deep introspective moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Clean Bandit's debut single in January 2013, Dust Clears marked the group's first major foray into the electropop scene. At this point, they were establishing their unique sound, combining classical instrumentation with contemporary electronic music, which would later define their identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Sigala· Marshmello· Zara Larsson

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Dust Clears

    The chorus shifts to celebrate liberation and brightness after hardship, creating a euphoric contrast to earlier verses.

    This structural choice elevates the narrative arc from struggle to joy, emphasizing resilience through its dynamic progression.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dust Clears 3:54
  • 2 Dust Clears (Russ Chimes remix) 4:49
  • 3 Dust Clears (Thom alt‐J remix) 4:22
  • 4 Dust Clears (Jack Savidge remix) 7:13
  • 5 Rihanna 3:14

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