JUNO Award-Winning July Talk Drummer and Producer Danny Miles Drops Dirty, Sleazy, Dance-Punk Anthem “All We Do Is Party!”
Following the genre-defying sonic pivot marked by Beautiful Music and its remix sibling The Ruined Version—featuring collaborators like Shad, Saukrates, Kevin Drew (Broken Social Scene), Moka Only, and Aquakultre—July Talk’s Danny Miles returns with a bold and sweaty new direction on his latest single, “All We Do Is Party!”
With this gritty, explosive track, Miles channels the wild abandon of the indie sleaze era and throws down a dance-punk anthem that’s equal parts chaotic and calculated. Imagine a basement party where Le Tigre and Jay Reatard meet up for a drink, and you’re halfway there.
The song’s foundation came from a completely different vibe: an indie disco version with a different bassline and beat. But something didn’t feel right—so Miles scrapped it, re-tracked the live drums, and turned the track into the raw, unruly monster it is now. The vocals stayed the same, but everything else snapped into place, harder and sweatier.
The vibe is maximalist. The percussion is relentless—featuring tambourine, shaker, congas, wood block, sleigh bells, and more—all played by Miles himself. It’s sleazy, sweaty, and dangerously fun. Think grimy house party energy, not bottle service glitz.
One of the standout lyrics, according to Miles? Canker sore, chipped teeth and no benefit
“It’s all true,” he laughs. “I do have chipped teeth and no benefits—and sometimes canker sores. I live it.”
“All We Do Is Party!” was initially part of a batch of tracks that longtime collaborator Ben Rispin hadn’t heard yet.
“He was going through some health stuff at the time,” Miles shares. “I showed him this one, and he immediately loved it. He started chanting along in the studio and that’s where the party gang vocal really came to life.”
Whether it’s raw honesty, unpredictable soundscapes, or just a commitment to keeping things real, Miles’ latest is a thumping declaration of creative freedom—meant to be played loud, danced to hard, and remembered the next morning (barely).