Born and raised in Chicago, Liked is the brainchild of 21-year-old Danny Dickmann. Inspired by an eclectic mix of artists such as Patrick Topping, Justin Jay, Narciss, Marlon Hoffstadt and Salvatore Ganacci, Gusted's sonic identity surpasses his years, as evidenced by his meteoric rise in the industry. His chart-topping debut single “Jet Plane,” released in late 2022, quickly racked up more than 25 million streams. Recently, Gusted shared the stage with deadmau5's Testpilot alias for a sold-out show at The Brooklyn Mirage.
Now he's back, this time dusting off Dead or Alive's classic hit “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” with an electrifying, upbeat techno/trance-infused arrangement. It's the perfect song to start any morning with its vibrant bass line, pumping four on the floor rhythm, powered by these iconic vocals. “This song was created during a period of creative stagnation when it seemed like nothing was working.” shares Gusted. “My friend Justin Jay encouraged me not to think too much, which helped me overcome writer's block. I finally created a track that I would like to play live.“
The choice of the original Dead or Alive song has personal meaning for Gusted, as it dates back to his earliest musical influences. “The original Dead or Alive song was on my first little iPod. I remember listening to it countless times as I only had a few songs downloaded.. I made the remix without thinking too much about it, I just sent it and to my surprise it resonated with people. It reaffirms that my best songs come when I'm in a carefree, exploratory state of mind, without being obsessed with the end result.“
Listen below!
