"True Feeling" is a song by Swedish electronic dance music duo

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. It was written by Candy Shields, Stephen Wrabel, Jimmy 'Svidden' Koitzsch, Galantis and

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, with production handled by the latter three, and Wrabel on vocals. The song was released through

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on 12 July 2017, accompanied by the announcement of the duo's second studio album, ''

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Background

On 11 July 2017, Galantis shared a preview of "True Feeling" on social media, alongside the announcement of the upcoming studio album's title and the single's release date.

Music video

The music video was directed by Dalton Campbell. It featured footage of Galantis on tour and fan testimonials. Natalie Rao of This Song Is Sick described the video as "equally fun-loving" as the song.

Critical reception

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'' magazine wrote: "In true Galantis fashion, their latest output embraces warm pads, bright percussion and soaring vocals that confidently skate between dance and pop." Natalie Rao of This Song Is Sick wrote: "'True Feeling' draws you in from the first note with a subdued, tropical-style lead-in. The lyrics pair well with the steady build of the production, breaking into a lighthearted drop that ties together tropical notes, upbeat percussion and smooth vocals." Matthew Meadow of YourEDM regarded the song as "a bouncy and vocal-driven melody" and is "EDM pop at its purest". Steph Evans of ''

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'' described the song as "infectious". Lisa-sun Nguyen of EDM Identity wrote: "The track captures the essence of Galantis with crisp vocals and a fun-loving sound." Rajrishi Murthi of the Bangin Beats wrote: "Mesmerizing male vocals take over the proceedings before being joined by airy chords which dominate the breaks. With a subtle percussive work on offer, the buildup leaves us to the climax with a playful, bouncy lead fit for the ongoing summer season."

Track listing

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from

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. * Galantis – composing, producing, mixing, arranging * Candy Shields – composing *

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– composing, vocals * Svidden – composing, producing, arranging *

– composing, producing, arranging * Niklas Flyckt – mixing

Charts

Release history

References

{{Galantis Galantis songs 2017 songs 2017 singles Atlantic Records singles Warner Music Group singles Songs written by Christian Karlsson (DJ) Songs written by Henrik Jonback Songs written by Wrabel Songs written by Style of Eye