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Michelle Galas Turns Movement, Love, and Freedom Into a Dance Floor Experience

For musical pioneer Michelle Galas, “Groov’With Me” is more than a mantra—it’s an emerging style she’s defining in real

By TCR Staff

January 20, 2026

Michelle Galas Turns Movement, Love, and Freedom Into a Dance Floor Experience

For musical pioneer Michelle Galas, “Groov’With Me” is more than a mantra—it’s an emerging style she’s defining in real time, and a warm invitation to embrace the joy of movement, the very essence of what music is meant to be. Growing up surrounded by music in Guadeloupe—the French Caribbean archipelago she called home—and inspired by her singer father and saxophonist uncle, her passion for music blossomed naturally. At 18, after moving back to France, she recorded her first demo, which soon led her to pursue a songwriting career in the UK. A few years and a few hit singles later, she’s poised to redefine what dance music can be, flaunting a comfort with melodicism, experimentation, and intelligence rarely seen in the contemporary dance genre.

Listeners may hear echoes of female pop icons like Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Cyndi Lauper in her sound, fused with tropical, nostalgic, and international influences. Yet she’s unmistakably carving out her own space in the global dance pop landscape, harnessing the power of infectious, effortless grooves to spark joy, create ease, and fuel endless nights on the dance floor. With her debut EP just over the horizon, she continues to craft a soul-stirring, pulse-pounding indie sound that stays fresh—tirelessly climbing towards national and global prominence.

In much of her music, Michelle Galas shatters expectations by weaving together different instruments, styles, and influences to create a distinctive sonic universe—a genre she calls “Hype Thunder Pop Music Dance.” On her newest single, “Keep The Feel In,” the saxophone brings the power, a burst of adrenaline that never lets up. It’s the kind of track that’s impossible to resist, with a pulsing beat and Michelle Galas’s soaring, strength-filled vocals urging her worldwide audience to leave their worries behind and celebrate what really matters—love and dancing.

Endless troubles keep people everywhere feeling like they’re barely keeping their heads above water. Still, Michelle Galas offers a much-needed escape from the trials and tribulations of everyday life—a chance to lock eyes with the one they love most and focus on the intense feelings brewing within. It’s a love story burning with desire, playfulness, and enough energy to help the whole world make it through another day. “Never give up on love in all its forms, even when life brings difficulties,” says Michelle Galas. “That’s what ‘Keep The Feel In’ is about—staying open, staying true, and always keeping the groove alive…”

London is globally recognized for its vibrant, diverse, and ever-evolving nightlife, so it’s only fitting that an artist just as vibrant, eclectic, and constantly evolving has made this city her home. In the “Keep The Feel In” music video, Michelle Galas takes to the streets, commanding them as if they’re the only streets she’s ever walked. Infused with bold visual effects, quick cuts, and shimmering cityscapes, the self-directed visual radiates an air of levity, putting her passion and positivity on full display.

As she and her dancers bounce from one defining landmark to the next—Oxford Circus, Buckingham Palace, the River Thames, the London Eye—they become completely absorbed in the music, electrified and unable to contain their enthusiasm for another minute. The track’s infectious allure works its magic in real time, inspiring tourists and casual passersby to join the fun and fall into the groove. But it’s not magic—it’s music, a language everyone understands. And Michelle Galas is here to show that free expression and true empowerment are always just a song away.

1. For people coming from a hip-hop mindset, what does “Groov’With Me” really mean to you on a deeper level?

Groov’WithMe means to feel the vibes I am and follow my vibe. My music makes you dance and feel good. So if you are with me and follow me you must Groov! it is not Hip Hop, it is “Hype Thunder Dance Pop Music”.

2. You grew up around music in Guadeloupe and later moved through France and the UK — how did those places shape your sense of rhythm and sound?

I grew up on a tropical island playing zouk music every day. I was listening a lot of dance pop music when I was living in France. I never been interested in French Music but American music and artists like Cindy Lauper, Tina Turner, Madonna, Taylor Dayne, Chaka Khan American dance music. All those inspirations and influences of sounds shape the music I do today.

3. Your music leans heavily on groove and feel — when you’re making a song, how important is locking into the right rhythm?

I like to look for sounds with my music producer GroovStacyMusic that make my body move or be crazy hahaha!!

4. The sax on “Keep The Feel In” hits hard and never lets up — why was that sound so important for this track?

The Sax sounds give energy to the music, the song’s vibe, and message.

5. You call your style “Hype Thunder Dance Pop Music” — is that about breaking genres, or just following your instincts?

The meaning of Dance Music can be different according to people. “ Dance music “ can be about the sounds you use that are in the Dance Genre or can just mean for someone music that makes your body move. When I say Hype ,that means music to wake you up and move (dance), and pop music (the sounds).

6. A lot of your songs are about joy, escape, and holding onto love — where does that message come from for you?

The world needs to retrieve the feeling of Joy, escape the negativity and focus on love. Our society is messed up and sad, so why not bring my Groov’touch to it?

7. London shows up big in the “Keep The Feel In” video — how does the city’s energy influence your music and visuals?

London is a diverse society and full of various genres of music and crazy people, so yes, my songs are grooving life. For the visuals, I have a lot of other areas to discover, I still do not know and I am not ashamed to say it

8. You directed the video yourself and pulled real people into the moment — what surprised you most about that experience?

Those Chinese women were watching my video on the side, and suddenly just came in the video. I keep them because it was so natural and that makes me happy to see people feel and loved the vibes.

9. With your debut EP coming soon, how do you want new listeners to feel the first time they hear your music?

My next EP will be more boom !! and make people dance and feel dancing for the lyrics, I will make them groovy baby! Groov’WithMe