Music Is Better

"Music Is Better" is a song by Australian alternative dance group Rüfüs Du Sol, released on 21 June 2024 as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Inhale / Exhale. As per a press release, the single "offers a window into a new creative groove for the band."^[1]

"Music Is Better"
Single by Rüfüs Du Sol
from the album Inhale / Exhale
Released	21 June 2024 (2024-06-21)
Length	3:56
Label	Rose Avenue Reprise
Songwriters	Jon George Tyrone Lindqvist James Hunt Benjamin Latimore
Producers	Jon George Tyrone Lindqvist James Hunt
Rüfüs Du Sol singles chronology
"Something in the Way"" (2023) "Music Is Better" (2024) "Lately" (2024)

At the 2024 ARIA Music Awards, the song was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Release and for the group, Best Group.^[2]

Reception

Conor Lochrie from Rolling Stone Australia said "Exploring universal themes including hope, intimacy and connection – pillars of the Rüfüs Du Sol catalogue – 'Music Is Better' is tailor-made for hedonistic festival singalongs."^[3]

Mark Mancino from DJ Life Mag said "With 'Music is Better', Rüfüs Du Sol continues to push the boundaries of their sound, showcasing their signature captivating and emotionally resonant sound."^[4]

Track listings

Digital single

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Music Is Better"	3:56

Digital single (Remixes)

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Music Is Better" (Maxi Meraki remix)	6:55
2.	"Music Is Better" (Club edit)	5:31
3.	"Music Is Better"	3:56

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Music Is Better"

Chart (2024)	Peak position
Australia Artist Singles (ARIA)[5]	17
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6]	18
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[7]	35

Certifications

Certifications for "Music Is Better"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[8]	Gold	35,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

See also

• List of Billboard number-one dance songs of 2024