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Vandalism sounds like the exact moment a club night shifts from polite dancing to absolute chaos. Their sound is defined by massive, buzzing sawtooth basslines and a heavy, sidechained 'pumping' effect that makes the music feel like it is breathing with the crowd. It is high-energy, high-gloss, and unapologetically loud, capturing the peak-time electro house aesthetic of the mid-to-late 2000s.

What makes them distinctive is the interplay between Andy Van's maximalist production and Cassie Van's vocal delivery. Unlike the ethereal or soulful vocals often found in house music, Cassie brings a punk-adjacent attitude, often utilizing shouted hooks and defiant, rhythmic phrasing that cuts through the dense wall of synthesizers. The percussion is sharp and metallic, designed to be felt in the chest as much as heard.

Start with 'Never Say Never' to hear their ability to transform a post-punk classic into a floor-filling anthem. From there, move to 'Smash Disco' for a masterclass in the aggressive, distorted textures that defined the Australian electro scene during its global peak. It is music for when you want to feel invincible and slightly dangerous.

Vandalism is an Australian electro house music group. It comprises DJ Andy Van (formerly of Madison Avenue), vocalist Cassie Van Dorsselaer, and formerly Kam Denny.

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