Riva Starr, Gavin Holligan - Scat Dub (original Mix) May 2026

As the title suggests, the track is built around scat singing —rhythmic, non-lexical vocalizations. Gavin Holligan provides "titular vocal rhythms" that wind together to create catchy, earworm-inducing hooks.

It features loose, "organic percussion" and a captivating groove that creates a fun, danceable atmosphere.

Scat Dub (Original Mix) by Riva Starr, Gavin Holligan, released 17 December 2020. Riva Starr, Gavin Holligan - Scat Dub (Original Mix)

The "Original Mix" runs for 6:00 , set at a tempo of 123 BPM in the key of E Minor . Background & Reception

Scat Dub (Original Mix) | Riva Starr, Gavin Holligan - Bandcamp As the title suggests, the track is built

The track is characterized by a "buoyant" and "organic" energy that leans heavily into soul-infused house.

The release garnered support from industry heavyweights such as Carl Cox , Fatboy Slim , and Groove Armada , who praised its "beguiling" and "wicked" energy. Records catalog? Scat Dub (Original Mix) by Riva Starr, Gavin

"Scat Dub" serves as the B-side to the title track "If I Could Only Be Sure," which is a cover/reinterpretation of the William Bell soul classic.