Heretofore, Anna Prior was best known for her precision work behind the kit for Metronomy, but from today that all changes. Already a DJ of some renown, Prior proves that she has both the production skill and business nous to set off on her own solo work – and set up her own label, Beat Palace, in the process. The first release from Prior and Beat Palace is “Thank You For Nothing”, which she introduces by saying:
“The initial demo of this song was called “Housey_4” – as I had absolutely 100% intended to write some house music…! But during lockdown, Joe Mount from Metronomy had set me a task to create a cover of a Buena Vista Social Club song for an episode of Metronomy TV. I was addicted to reggaeton beats at the time and just wanted to make the most reggaeton drum loops I could. The drum intro to “Thank You For Nothing” is one of those reggaeton experiments”
The resulting combination of her house pedigree and reggaeton infatuation is absolutely irresistible, a slice of sunshine that’s been teleported straight from some idyllic dancefloor on a far-flung island where the weights of the world are non-existent. Having said that, there is some strain in the lyrics, as Prior picks over a break-up, but she delivers them with such a care free attitude that you can tell this is the last scrap of attention she’s going to give to this ex. Instead, she’s riding these beats to a blissful future where she’ll probably meet a million more prospective partners, each as enthralled by her musical prowess as the next.
Listen to “Thank You For Nothing” below or on your preferred platform.
You can find Anna Prior on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, while Beat Palace are on Instagram and their official website is here.
