Monday Choon: John Summit & Gorgon City - Is Everybody Having Fun? (ft. rhys from the sticks)

 

John Summit has teased us with many tracks during his 8 hour set at Club Space in Miami, one of those tracks was a new one with British producer duo, Gorgon City. It's a high energy track which kicks off from the start with a catch rap like vocals provided by Rhys from the Sticks. The track itself is a certified banger and given the reputation when these two artist combine, its sure to be fire track that will ignite most parties across Europe this summer. It has a great fusion of electro and UK drum and bass vibes, and will definitely stick in your head like it has in mind for the weekend. 

Monday Choon: Calvin Harris, Clementine Douglas - Blessings

 

It's been out for just two weeks but already racked up over 2.1 million views and even more streams across the various platforms. Calvin Harris is the king of Ibiza and this track just echoes his rankings as on of the best DJ's in the world. The song dropped just in time for the opening of the Ibiza and European summer in general but you walking the streets of the party island, you will be hearing this track a lot. Blessings, contains vocals from Clementine Douglas and combine that with the melodic beats and addictive bass line, you've got a summer anthem. There was some drama with a DJ accusing Calvin of stealing his sample but Calvin shut that down very quickly. The man is a maestro, there is no need for him to steal anything. 

Monday Choon: Amy Wiles - Each Other

 

Anjunabeats linchpin Amy Wiles kicked off the year running with a sold-out headline show at renowned London nightclub, Phonox. Essex-based Amy then followed this up with ‘Heard It All Before’; a three-way collaboration with London-based DJ and producer, Leena Punks and Ukraine-born and Toronto-raised vocalist, flownastasia. The single has seen large support across BBC Radio 1 by both Danny Howard and Jaguar, as well as SiriusXM - being also playlisted on Diplo’s Revolution. As Amy continues to rise through the UK dance scene, her latest production, ‘Each Other’, samples iconic 2000s hit ‘2People’ to which she places her signature trance spin. 

Monday Choon: D.O.D feat. NORTH - Wrap Yourself Around Me

 

British DJ and Producer Daniel O'Donnell, better know as D.O.D kicks off 2025 with an emotional piano house masterpiece ‘Wrap Yourself Around Me’, showcasing the captivating vocal talents of NORTH. The release comes on the heels of a hugely successful 2024 for D.O.D, a year defined by sold-out tours across the U.K., North America, and Australia, as well as the chart-topping success of 'Somedays' with Sonny Fodera and Jazzy. The song is very similar to his UK counterparts like MK and Sonny, and definitely geared up for the festivals. 

Monday Choon: Oliver Smith & Tailor - Rely On Me

 

Last year, Oliver released the ‘Be Kind Rewind’ EP in collaboration with fellow label linchpin Andrew Bayer, which totalled over 2 million streams, earning support from the likes of Jason Ross, Ruben De Ronde and Tritonal. Hailing originally from South Africa and now based in the UK, singer-songwriter Rob Taylor, known as Tailor, has collaborated with a vast array of artists. He teams up with Oliver to provide vocals for this melodic yet energetic track "Rely On Me" which I've had on repeat since first hearing it, hope it has the same effect it had for me, for you. 

Monday Choon: Marsh feat. ALLKNIGHT - Rabbit Hole

British Deep and Progressive House music DJ and producer MARSH teams up with long-term collaborator ALLKINIGHT for his latest track which is featured on the blog today. ‘Rabbit Hole’ features Marsh’s signature hypnotic melodies, paired with the songwriting of long-time collaborator ALLKNIGHT, who has appeared at the UK Aria shows and will be joining Marsh, alongside Leo Wood, across his North American dates which include dates at New York’s Webster Hall and Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre, culminating in an appearance at Anjunadeep’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre showcase, where Marsh will close the show. 

Monday Choon: My Friend feat. Tailor - The Calm

 

British DJ duo consisting of James and Archie better known for their stage name "My Friend" which started off as a passion project after they met at a party in Oxford back in 2011. Since then their project exploded as they shared love for a unique was loved a lot by others as well. In 2023 they made waves with a series of successful releases on Anjunadeep. Their impressive repertoir included the dynamic four-track EP 'Holding Out'. Today's track from them is the title track of their new EP 'The Calim' and features vocals of acclaimed UK singer-songwriter Tailor. Blending dark baselines, intricate percussion and Tailor's catch vocals, the track showcases the duo's epic production style which makes their tracks so catchy and easy to listen to. 

Monday Choon: Above & Beyond feat. Zoë Johnston - Crazy Love

 

Above & Beyond, the legendary trance trio from the UK have teamed up again with the vocal sultriest Zoe Johnston for their latest work "Crazy Love". This combination works so well as we've learned in the past, it almost becomes a norm that when Zoe does lend her voice to any Above & Beyond track its going to be a hit. Jono, Pavo and Tony make magic in the studio and with the aid of Zoe's voice, it just takes it to that next level. This track is no different from the others, with uplifting and ethereal trance record, first debuted to 20,000 fans at the trio’s Group Therapy 500 celebration in Los Angeles in 2022. Road tested at Above & Beyond shows such as Red Rocks in Colorado, EDC Las Vegas, and Printworks in London, the track soon became a mainstay in their sets and a highly-sought after ID. Well it's finally out and we get to enjoy it on repeat. 

Monday Choon: Calvin Harris, Sam Smith - Desire

 

He isn't the worlds highest paid DJ for nothing, everything track he releases has already gained so much traction on social media that by the time it's released, it already shoots to the top of the streaming charts. Who am I talking about? None other than British DJ Calvin Harris, following on the success of his last release "Miracle" with Ellie Goulding, Calvin teams up with another fellow Brit, Sam Smith this track titled "Desire".  Calvin first played it at his set in Ushuaia in Ibiza and its been all over TikTok since. The unmistakable vocals of Sam Smith dominates the melody and it adds that distinctive difference that makes the track whole. It's another chart topper for sure from Calvin and one that will do well for the end of the European Summer. I can't wait to hear the remixes from this track which I'm sure there will be many.   

Monday Choon: Gareth Emery feat. Sarah de Warren - Vertigo

 

Gareth Emery is back! There's just something about the British DJ's music that sends chills down your spine when you hear it for the first time. It's not just one aspect but the entire track which goes to prove how much work goes into his production. From the vocals, the synths, the build up and drops leave you feeling euphoric. Sarah De Warren is no stranger to electronic music as she has lent her voice to many tracks in the past and it's such a beautiful fit to today's featured track "Vertigo", with the perfect pitch that follows the bass line to the change in tone for  the chorus, it all blends into an amazing track. Such a catchy tune to that will keep you listening to it on repeat. 

Monday Choon: Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding - Miracle (Hardwell Remix)

 

When Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding team up, they don't make music, they make magic. Their latest collaboration titled "Miracle" is proof of that. Released a few weeks ago the track has already started sky rocketing up the charts and getting rave reviews. This past weekend they performed the track live to a massive Coachella crowd, but it wasn't the original but rather the Hardwell Remix. Robbert has taken this track and elevated it to the trance sound we know and love from him, yet still retaining the core tune of the track. It's perfectly done and definitely one that's going to be headlining the summer festivals in Europe and the USA. 

Monday Choon: Skrillex, Fred again.. & Flowdan - Rumble

 

If you heard the murmurs then its time for you to hear the Rumble! British record producer and DJ Fred Again has teamed up with undoubtedly one of the biggest names in electronic music, Skrillex and have come up with something different but at the same time bangs. Going back to the UK Garage and Trap scene, Rumble which was released a few days ago has already been causing a stir online with it already racking up over a million views in the space of a few days on YouTube. The high energy, high bass track has a trap based rap over the beats with the speedy synth. It's quite a catchy tune and a track that's going to do amazingly well, so don't forget, you heard it hear first. 

Monday Choon: Veracocha - Carte Blanche (Ilan Bluestone Remix)

Kicking off the new week with a classic from 2008 that's been given a new lease of life from British DJ and producer Ilan Bluestone. Carte Blanche from Dutch duo Veracocha which is made up by Vincent de Moor and Ferry Corsten, an alias they created back then and this track was by far their greatest production. While the original remains one of the cult trance classics, I think its about time someone brought it up to speed to the sounds we're used to at the moment. Besides being a bit more up-tempo Ilan's added a great deep bassline as well as a more progressive sound while still keeping essence of the original track. Even with the music video, it's basically a recreation of the original, I actually thought I was watching the original one until I realised the people starring in it were different! Overall, a great original track and an even better remix, so turn up the volume to this one and get your week going. 

Monday Choon: The Thrillseekers - Synaesthesia (UMEK Remix)

 

UK based DJ and producer Steve Helstrip who is better know for his stage name "The Thrillskeekers" has been around for a little over a decade, his single "Synaethesia" which debuted back in 1999 still proves to be an iconic trance cult classic. Slovenian Dance Music composer and DJ UMEK decided it was time to breathe some fresh air into the track and has released his remix of it. The track still maintains that foot stomping bassline but has a deeper sound to it, with the synths coming in from the background giving the track an uplifting feel about it. The build up is a bit more pronounced now, bringing it up to speed with tracks in this genre at the moment and the drop with the elevated bassline just gets you going. It really is a catchy track and one that should do well with the re-introduction of festivals around Europe this month. 

Monday Choon: Joel Corry - Head & Heart (feat. MNEK) [Tiësto Remix]

British DJ Joel Corry's track Head & Heart which was released earlier this year is proving to be quite a popular track in the dance scene and you can't fault it as the beat is pretty catchy and the vocals are on point. Tiesto give the track his own special treatment with a remix and it's simply brilliant, upping the BPM and giving it a more vibey beat. It's taken a great track and made it even better, then again Tiesto is a legend in the industry so you got to trust the guy  when it comes to stuff like this. It's also the great track to get us going into December, while everything might not be as festive as we like it, we can still enjoy some good music. 

Monday Choon: Mat Zo - Colours

 

British DJ Mat Zo has a knack of coming up with trance tracks that are a bit different from the norm, it's hard to pinpoint his exact sound because of his experimentations whether from his tracks or remixes but regardless they all damn good. This week's featured track from Mat is titled "Colours" released under the Anjunabeats label, it also takes a slight deviation from the uplifting trance beats and has more of a 90s pop techno sound, similar to his previous track "Love Songs". The underlying beat and baseline is a great groovy catchy one that gets to you from the start of the song and with the multiple build ups, it just gets better and better. It's another great release from Mat Zo and one I'll be replaying a lot for the next few weeks. 

Monday Choon: Calvin Harris - I'm Not Alone (2019 Edit)

The world's richest and most in demand DJ Calvin Harris has been busy releasing his fair share of new music over the months but late last week he dropped a rework of one of his classics, "I'm not alone". Calvin says its to honor the tracks 10 year anniversary. It's hard to believe its been a decade since Calvin first released the hit single from his breakout album "Ready For The Weekend". It was a massive defining point for the UK DJ as it set the tone for his next few LP's and gained him a massive following which has contributed to where he is today. Since then Calvin went on to collaborate with the biggest names, not only in dance music but the music world in general. The new release features remixes from Camelphat, Thomas Schumacher as well as a remaster of the the original by Calvin. We have the 2019 EDIT for you on the blog today, Calvin has reworked his original, bringing it up to speed with the modern sounds of today's Electronic genre as well as his own unique twist to it. A perfect way to salute his rise in the industry. 

Monday Choon: Au/Ra & Camelphat - Panic Room

We got some deep house to get the week going today, British DJ and production duo Camelphat did a great remix of Alternate/ Indie songstress Au/Ra not too long ago. The original by her was released at the beginning of the year, has a more dark sound to it but Mike and Dave gave it a bit of an uplift-ment treatment, keeping the same vibe but adding those deep bass tones and that distinctive Camelphat beat. It's getting some decent airplay on some of the local stations and great track to listen to.