Chicane Presents Sun:Sets Vol 514

·1 hr 1 min·5 clips

Nick Shikeng reveals his new album Trampolines hit number one in dance charts and nearly cracked the national top 10.

Nick Shikeng opens the 514th episode of Chicane Presents Sun:Sets from his snowy seaside studio in the UK. He starts by thanking listeners for supporting his new album Trampolines, which debuted at number one in dance charts and grazed the national top 10. The episode includes exclusive tracks from Trampolines alongside music from artists like Coldplay, Ben Bomer, The Church, Deep Dish, Henry Robin, and more. A soundtrack selection segment features a listener voicemail from Hayley in Nottinghamshire, who shares a song from a Chanel perfume advert. Shikeng plays The Church's 'Under the Milky Way,' noting it's an unusual choice for his dance-focused show. He discusses a Music Radar report revealing that more music is released daily in 2024 than in the entire year of 1989, with about 120,000 tracks added to streaming services each day. The host notes a 12% increase in music creators from 2021 to 2022, reaching 75.9 million, with predictions of nearly 200 million by 2030. He questions whether easy access to technology has diluted music quality, stating that while technology allows more people to make records, it doesn't ensure they are good. The episode continues with more music, including a world first play of a track by Molly from San Francisco and Deep Dish's 'Say Hello.' Shikeng promotes listener engagement through a voicemail line for soundtrack selections and encourages checking out his album on streaming platforms. He closes with a new track by Henry Robin called 'Engoro Engoro.' The show blends music curation with industry commentary, maintaining a casual, interactive tone throughout.

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