Few acts in UK dance music have blended house, techno, garage, and bass influences with the effortless class of Dusky. Since breaking through in the early 2010s, the London duo of Alfie Granger-Howell and Nick Harriman have built a catalogue stacked with euphoric anthems and genre-defying releases, winning fans across festival main stages and sweatbox basements alike. Here’s a look at 10 essential Dusky tracks you need in your life.

10 – Skin Deep

One of Dusky’s deeper, more introspective tracks, Skin Deep was released in 2015 on the Ordinary World EP. The track continues to build over the 6 and a half minute runtime, adding more elements and becoming more and more groovy.

9 – Nobody Else

The track that put Dusky on the map for many. Released on Aus Music in 2012, this deep house classic rides on warm chords, a silky vocal hook, and crisp percussion. One of those tunes that still sounds timeless over a decade later.

8 – Keep On

Released just last year in 2024, Keep On utilises a soulful 80’s style disco vocal sample in one of their most groovy and slowed-down cuts.

7 – Yoohoo

Channeling euphoric piano house energy with lush pads, a rolling bassline, and an infectious vocal chop, Yoohoo is one of Dusky’s most iconic releases.

6 – Static (Edit)

More introspective and subtle than much of their stuff, this is one not to miss nonetheless. The influence from UK Bass music here is clear.

5 – Local Newspaper

A single from their 2021 album, Joy, Local Newspaper is an underrated gem. Atmospheric dreamy synths are paired with a textured vocal sample in this uplifting, nostalgic tune.

4 – Sort It Out Sharon (feat. Wiley)

Dusky and Wiley is a collaboration that no one expected, but somehow it works so well. Blending Grime vocals with UK dance music is all the rage at the moment, but back in 2016 it was forward-thinking and made a big impact on the scene.

3 – Careless

Dusky’s most streamed song on Spotify and for good reason. Careless is a lesson in groovy deep house. This track, with its hypnotic vocal loop helped put Dusky on the map back in 2013.

2 – Heaven

One of the most defining releases on Dusky’s own label 17 Steps, Heaven is pure dancefloor euphoria and feels tailor-made for a summertime festival or beach party. The track blends UKG and bass influences with melodic techno progression perfectly, creating endless replayability.

1 – Ingrid Is A Hybrid

It’s hard to overlook Ingrid is a Hybrid as Dusky’s most essential track. The bass instantly grabs you, as do the drums as soon as they kick in. Then the distorted, cascading synths and euphoric vocal sample make this a track for the ages, capable of closing any set.