I completely lost interest in The Weeknd as the approaching Kiss Land moved into view like some sleazy sex fart. It definitely lacked the charm of the mixtapes that came before it. ‘Wanderlust’ broke the album’s mould by inserting (excuse me) some disco funky disco rhythms into proceedings.
Clever UK production duo Snakehips have used the song as material for a superb dancefloor rework. Lovely. Snakehips play their first headline show in London in May. Previously, hear their excellent own track ‘On & On’.

Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.