By Colin 
Lucky Iris make a powerful statement with their latest single i just want to dance, a euphoric, club-ready cut that opens a bold new chapter for the Leeds-born hyperpop duo. Released via Launchpad+ and EMI North, the track builds on their distinct blend of sweetness and sonic muscle, blending sugary melodies with pounding low-end.
Made up of producer duo Maeve and Jasper, Lucky Iris are known for pairing vulnerability with electricity. Here, they dig into their early memories of nightlife and the personal freedom that comes with finding your place on the dancefloor. It is a love letter to club culture, wrapped in shimmering synths and glitchy bursts of emotion.
“It was important for this new era to start with an exploration of what first got us into electronic pop,” says Maeve. “When I was finally old enough to get into clubs, all I wanted was to dance. It was the first time I felt free, and that feeling has never left.”
While previous releases flirted with bedroom pop and glitch-pop textures, this single leans fully into Lucky Iris’s most dance-forward instincts. From the opening seconds, the track races ahead with pulsating beats and glittery production flourishes. Vocals arrive with clarity and charm, looping like a mantra over a wall of glistening synths.
A pulsing start to a new era
i just want to dance marks the beginning of a new creative phase. It feels instinctive and refined, a confident reflection of how far the pair have come since their early experiments during lockdown. They now create with full control over their sound, drawing on a wide range of influences and production skills.
The single’s arrangement is both playful and precise. Every build, drop and breakdown feels intentional. Yet the emotional core never gets lost. Lucky Iris are not just creating music to move to, but music that moves with you. This attention to emotional detail continues to set them apart.
Review
i just want to dance is bright, self-aware and built for repeat listens. It captures a familiar feeling: that sudden rush of being young, alive and completely untethered. The writing is deceptively simple, yet carefully layered. Maeve’s vocal brings just enough grounding to hold the experience together.
The track succeeds in reflecting both the nostalgia of first dances and the present-tense power of release. Lucky Iris have delivered a vibrant, emotionally resonant single that signals a clear creative shift. If this is the sound of what comes next, they are more than ready for the spotlight.
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