 " Kill the DJ " was included in Zane Lowe 's Hottest Tracks of 2012 ; it finished second , while " Calling ( Lose My Mind ) " by Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso came first . Jack Brad , writing for Hive Magazine , said the song was a " fun and funky " track showcasing a different musical direction for the band . He also said it encompassed a " catchy melody and ... infectious chorus " that proves the band was capable of experimenting with new musical styles on every new production , citing Warning ( 2000 ) and Nimrod ( 1997 ) as examples . David Renshaw from Gigwise said " Kill the DJ " ' s music video was not as violent as previous clips by the band ; he said , " those who attended the band 's brilliant Reading Festival set in August will testify " that things can get more violent than scenes in the video . 
