New music highlights from Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch in 2025
ALLEYCVT – SO DAMN GOOD
ALLEYCVT returns to the release radar with her second original single of the year, “SO DAMN GOOD.” Following her March single “STRANGERS” — as well as two flips she released on SoundCloud earlier this year — “SO DAMN GOOD” has been a standout during her headline run of SUPERSONIC shows which includes a sold-out date at The Caverns in Tennessee. 2025 continues to be a banner year for the Los Angeles-based artist, who continues to check off career milestones including selling out her upcoming date at the 3,500-capacity Mission Ballroom in December. Upcoming tour dates still to come this year include Dancefestopia, Lost Lands, GRiZ’s Seven Stars Festival, and more. – Zach Salafia
Steve Angello & Modern Tales – Darkness In Me (Aaron Hibell Remix)
Aaron Hibell puts his signature touch on Steve Angello and Modern Tales’ “Darkness In Me,” marking his second standout remix of the year after reimagining Oklou and Bladee’s “take me by the hand.” With his debut album nearing completion, Hibell is also gearing up for his first-ever U.S. live shows, set to hit Los Angeles and New York later this year. – Zach Salafia
Josh Baker – Leave A Message (feat. Poppy Right & Trick Shady)
Dancing Astronaut 2025 Artist to Watch and Manchester’s own Josh Baker continues his breakout run with “Leave A Message,” the second release on his newly launched Baker’s Dozen imprint. Featuring vocals from rising talent Poppy Wright and a verse from leftfield rapper Trick Shady, the single follows Baker’s recent chart success with “Back It Up” and “You Don’t Own Me” alongside Prospa. With Baker’s Dozen gaining momentum and “Leave A Message” already resonating in his sets, the Manchester producer has cemented his reputation as one of the UK’s most in-demand talents. – Alex Lambeau
Y do I, Ruback & Yellowitz – If Only
In the wake of their title track collaboration with Anyma on The End Of Genesys back in May — and one of Dancing Astronaut‘s most-anticipated IDs of the year — Y do I have returned with their second release of the year. Featured on ЯЯEJECTED TRACKS VOL. 02 — a 10-track collection of music that “refused to follow the script” via Ruback’s imprint — “If Only” arrives in tandem with the label boss himself alongside Yellowitz, as Y do I continue to progress their unmistakable brand of melodic techno. – Ross Goldenberg
Maesic & Trym – NAGINI EP
2025 Dancing Astronaut Artist To Watch Maesic is back with a crossover EP with the electrifying French producer, Trym. While Maesic is known for his productions on melodic and Afro house, NAGINI blends the styles of hard techno, psytrace, and melodic techno. A talented producer — who has worked with Anyma, Diplo, Hugel, and now Trym — Maesic is showing no signs of slowing down and continues to expand his production imprint with NAGINI. – Alex Lambeau
Max Styler & Deomid – Every Night
Max Styler teams up with Deomid for his latest release on Diynamic Music, the Every Night EP. The two-track offering explores a darker side of indie dance and tech-house, offering up hypnotic grooves across “Every Night” and “Get Down.” Together, the tracks showcase both artists’ ability to balance underground style with club-ready energy, making the EP a seamless fit for Solomun’s influential imprint. This release highlights Styler’s evolution as an artist and adds another memorable release to the discography from Dancing Astronaut‘s reigning Breakout Artist of the Year. – Danielle Carty
Vinter – Space Pump (Space Jam)
At long last, Vinter‘s reimagining of one of the most iconic ’90s anthems arrives with a bold new remix of Quad City DJ’s “Space Jam.” Officially titled “Space Pump (Space Jam),” the new single blends his signature deep house style with the track’s nostalgic energy, transforming the classic into a modern club weapon that keeps fans grooving. The Nervous Records release has already received so-signs from the likes of Mita Gami, Max Styler, Vintage Culture, Camelphat, Mau P and more making it one of the most in-demand records of the moment. – Liana Stern
Galoski – Move
Those in attendance at Crystal Garden during Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello’s weekend one set at Tomorrowland were treated to a then-unreleased weapon that had everyone scrambling to open Shazam. The mystery behind “Move” was revealed soon thereafter, with Galoski revealed as its creator. Just a month later, the rising talent has rightfully earned a spot on SUPERHUMAN — the Swede’s own imprint — with a scintillating house cut that affirms exactly why it stole the spotlight in Boom. – Ross Goldenberg
Kasablanca – Audio Machina
Kasablanca have released their long-awaited single “Audio Machina,” marking the official lead into the second half of their debut album, Higher Resolution. The record — co-produced by HNTR — was first teased in their live shows more than two years ago and the track quickly became a highly-requested ID and a fan-favorite moment across their festival sets. After a year that included the release of “Remission” with Lane 8 and a 40-date world tour, “Audio Machina” reignites the duo’s momentum and stands out as a highlight track in Higher Resolution. – Alex Lambeau
ARTBAT & Alok – Truth, Peace, Love, Acid
Global heavyweights Alok and ARTBAT join forces on “Truth, Peace, Love, Acid,” out now via UPPERGROUND. First unveiled during Alok’s Keep Art Human world tour, the collaboration now takes center stage in a year that has seen both acts dominate festival lineups from Tomorrowland and EDC Las Vegas to Kappa Futur Festival. With two distinct global forces converging, “Truth, Peace, Love, Acid” marks a powerful moment for both artists and their shared vision of uniting dancefloors worldwide. – Alex Lambeau
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