🎧 New Music Friday – August 22th, 2025

As summer reaches its final stretch, the dance music world delivers another week of massive collaborations, heartfelt vocals, and festival-ready anthems. From deep emotional cuts to high-energy edits of modern classics, these releases are here to soundtrack the late-August sunsets and keep the dancefloors alive.

1. Morgan Seatree & Abi Flynn – Hold Me

Morgan Seatree teams up with Abi Flynn for Hold Me, a deep, melodic house track brimming with emotion. The production leans on smooth basslines, warm chords, and subtle percussion, creating a dreamy atmosphere. Abi Flynn’s vocals are the centerpiece—delicate yet powerful, bringing vulnerability and intimacy to the track. As the song unfolds, layers of synths build into a rich, euphoric drop that feels both uplifting and soulful. This is one for late-night drives, rooftop sets, or moments of reflection on the dancefloor.

2. Netsky & Bebe Rexha – Light That Leads Me

Drum and bass heavyweight Netsky links up with pop powerhouse Bebe Rexha for Light That Leads Me. The track opens with an emotional vocal delivery before diving into Netsky’s signature liquid DnB groove—fast-paced drums, rolling basslines, and shimmering atmospheres. Bebe Rexha’s voice cuts through with passion and energy, giving the song both mainstream appeal and underground credibility. It’s a track that bridges two worlds seamlessly: the emotional pull of pop and the adrenaline rush of drum and bass. Expect this one to dominate both streaming playlists and festival stages.

3. Galantis, PEACH MARTINE & secs on the beach – Circles

Circles is a bright, uplifting anthem from Galantis, featuring PEACH MARTINE and secs on the beach. The track is filled with Galantis’ signature feel-good melodies, layered harmonies, and bouncy beats. PEACH MARTINE delivers playful, infectious vocals that perfectly capture the carefree vibe of summer. The production sparkles with pop sensibilities while maintaining a festival-ready edge. Circles is the kind of track designed to get crowds jumping, radiating positivity from the first note to the last.

4. Joel Corry & Jem Cooke – Daydream

Joel Corry continues his streak of vocal-driven house anthems with Daydream, featuring Jem Cooke. The track opens with Jem’s soulful, captivating voice before unfolding into a groovy, radio-ready deep house beat. The production is slick and polished, with crisp percussion and a driving bassline that keeps the energy flowing. Its combination of heartfelt lyrics and club-ready sound makes it versatile for both radio play and late-night sets. Daydream is equal parts emotional and euphoric—a future staple in Corry’s live sets.

5. D.O.D & Calvin Harris – Sweet Nothing (feat. Florence Welch) [2025 Edit]

One of Calvin Harris’s most iconic tracks gets a modern reimagining as D.O.D brings his high-energy touch to Sweet Nothing. Florence Welch’s iconic vocals remain untouched, but the production is turbocharged for 2025 with sharper drops, heavier bass, and punchier festival dynamics. The edit manages to respect the original while giving it a fresh, contemporary edge. For longtime fans, it’s a nostalgic throwback; for new listeners, it’s an anthem ready for today’s stages. Expect this version to become a highlight at festivals and clubs all year long.

💡 Why You Should Listen

• Hold Me – Emotional deep house with dreamy vocals and soulful energy.

• Light That Leads Me – Liquid drum & bass with Bebe Rexha’s powerful vocal performance.

• Circles – A fun, uplifting summer anthem full of festival energy.

• Daydream – Vocal-driven deep house with emotional lyrics and radio appeal.

• Sweet Nothing (2025 Edit) – A modern festival rework of a timeless Calvin Harris classic.

All these fresh releases have been added to our radio playlists and are now available to stream on Spotify in the New Music Friday playlist. Tune in, follow the playlist, and stay up to date with the best new tracks from the world of dance and electronic music every week.