There are songs that define a summer, and then there are songs that permanently alter the DNA of a genre. In January 2014, Clean Bandit didn’t just release a debut single; they unleashed a manifesto. "Rather Be," featuring the then-unknown Jess Glynne, became the soundtrack to a million commutes and countless late-night drives. But a decade later, stripped of the radio compression and imported into a lossless FLAC container, the track reveals itself not just as a pop confection, but as a masterclass in baroque-electronic production.
It’s been over a decade since Clean Bandit took us to the top of the charts with this anthem. From the iconic Tokyo-based music video to those unforgettable high notes, it's a timeless piece of pop history. We're revisiting this classic today with an exclusive FLAC version—perfect for anyone who wants to hear the original studio depth exactly as the band intended. clean bandit rather be 2014 flac exclusive