Words by Zach Salafia and Alex Lambeau.
GENESI & MEDUZA – Freak EP
One of Dancing Astronaut‘s most-anticipated IDs of 2025 has finally landed on Solomun’s Diynamic label. And it comes in the form of a three-part EP from GENESI — one of Dancing Astronaut‘s Artists to Watch in 2025 — and MEDUZA, with the two recruiting Aya Anne to help headline Freak, which arrives alongside “Run” and “Take It.” All three of Freak‘s inclusions have generated their own extensive list of support across the dance music sphere, making live appearances in sets from the likes of Solomun, Layton Giordani, Max Styler, and more.
Sainte Vie – Light Beams
Kicking off 2025, Sainte Vie has unveiled “Light Beams,” the first single from his forthcoming album Pablo that serves as a deeply personal project dedicated to his late father. Sainte Vie’s album promises to explore themes of loss, emotion, and healing, with “Light Beams” setting the tone and offering a powerful introduction to what is sure to be an emotionally charged journey.
Westend & HOSANNA – Drum Death
Another one of Dancing Astronaut‘s most-anticipated IDs of 2025 comes via Westend’s highly anticipated tech-house weapon alongside HOSANNA. “Drum Death” has been a staple in Summit’s sets dating back to EDC Orlando, with the Experts Only-backed release also stealing the spotlight during Westend’s appearance at Seismic Dance Event. And it marks a full-circle moment for Westend, whose longtime friendship with Summit dates back to 2017 when Summit first reached out for production advice.
anamē – Hopes & Fears [album]
anamē — one of Dancing Astronaut‘s Artist to Watch in 2025 — has returned with their sophomore studio album via Anjunabeats, Hopes & Fears. “This new album is about holding onto hope in increasingly uncertain times,” the Scandinavian duo shares, adding that “there’s always a glimmer of light worth fighting for.” Arriving as a deeply resonant and uplifting long-form outing, Hopes & Fears captures the emotional highs and lows of the present moment.
DRYDEN – Turn Me Up
Dancing Astronaut Artist to Watch alum DRYDEN has delivered his first original of the new year with “Turn Me Up,” his debut self-released single. Freshly removed from touring with ISOxo on the KGM(irl) tour across America, DRYDEN has continued his upward trajectory, with “Turn Me Up” following his “Bangarang” edit on SoundCloud and an official “dontstopme!” remix for ISOxo.
@dancing.astronaut Happy Friday 🎉 Track ID: @Eli Brown x @HNTR [hunter] x Rome Fotune – gImmE gImmE #nmf #newmusic #edm #electronicmusic #housemusic #techno #techhouse ♬ original sound – Dancing Astronaut
new music this week
RemK
anamē
Matroda
Wennink
DRYDEN
Sainte Vie
Mild Minds
Boris Brejcha
Arcando x Pirapus
GENESI x MEDUZA
Dirty South x Jantine
OCULA x Nathan Ball
Westend x HOSANNA
Adam Sellouk x Doriann
Said The Sky x Dia Frampton
Mila Journée x Olivier Giacomotto
Eli Brown…— Dancing Astronaut (@dancingastro) February 21, 2025
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