🎧 New Music Friday – January 16th 2026

The third week of 2026 arrives with a powerful blend of high-energy club cuts, emotional vocals, and festival-ready anthems. From Alok’s punchy house weapon to Matt Sassari and Jack Back’s peak-time roller, this week showcases the range of modern dance music — spanning tech house, melodic grooves, and crossover vocal moments. Here are the five standout releases shaping this New Music Friday.

1. Alok & JOA – Go Mode

Alok teams up with JOA for Go Mode, a high-octane house track designed for peak-time energy. The production is sleek and punchy, driven by a deep, rolling bassline and crisp percussion that keeps the groove locked in. JOA’s vocal presence adds attitude and momentum, cutting through the mix with confidence. The drop hits hard yet remains danceable, balancing intensity with accessibility. Go Mode feels like a pure club weapon — modern, polished, and built to move crowds.

2. Gabry Ponte & Sam Harper – Words

Gabry Ponte joins forces with Sam Harper on Words, a melodic dance track filled with emotional depth and uplifting energy. Harper’s heartfelt vocals take center stage, supported by shimmering synths and progressive house rhythms. The production builds beautifully, layering atmosphere and tension before releasing into a bright, euphoric drop. Ponte’s experience shines through in the structure and polish of the track. Words strikes a perfect balance between radio appeal and festival emotion.

3. Josh Baker, Silva Bumpa & Paige Cavell – Feel This Way

This collaboration delivers a smooth and infectious vocal house track that blends groove with emotion. Paige Cavell’s warm, soulful vocals float effortlessly over a bouncy bassline and rhythmic percussion. Silva Bumpa’s influence brings subtle UK house flavor, while Josh Baker keeps the production tight and modern. The track flows naturally, maintaining a steady energy that feels both relaxed and danceable. Feel This Way is a feel-good house moment that works equally well in clubs and playlists.

4. James Carter – Crashing

James Carter returns with Crashing, a melodic electronic track driven by emotional chords and a driving rhythm. The production layers atmospheric pads with punchy drums, creating a sense of movement and intensity. The track builds tension gradually before releasing into a powerful, uplifting drop. Carter’s signature melodic style is evident throughout, blending emotion with dancefloor momentum. Crashing feels cinematic, energetic, and deeply immersive — a standout release for fans of melodic house.

5. Matt Sassari & Jack Back feat. Amira Eldine – Crazy

Matt Sassari and Jack Back (David Guetta’s underground alias) team up with Amira Eldine for a dark, driving tech-house anthem. Amira’s commanding vocals cut through a relentless groove built on pounding kicks and rolling basslines. The production is minimal yet powerful, emphasizing rhythm and tension rather than melody. Every element feels designed for maximum impact in late-night sets. Crazy is raw, hypnotic, and built for serious club energy.

💡 Why You Should Listen

• Go Mode – Punchy, peak-time house from Alok & JOA.

• Words – Emotional, melodic festival moment from Gabry Ponte & Sam Harper.

• Feel This Way – Smooth, feel-good vocal house groove.

• Crashing – Cinematic, uplifting melodic energy from James Carter.

• Crazy – Dark, relentless tech-house roller from Matt Sassari & Jack Back.

All these fresh releases have been added to our radio playlist and are now available to stream on Spotify in the New EDM 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.