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Release date: 5th of September
Format: Vinyl + Digital

After two acclaimed releases on Up The Stuss, ‘Sense Of Future’ in 2023 and ‘Synergy’ in 2024, Across Boundaries, the collaborative project of Chris Stussy and Locklead, return with their most expansive and fully realised statement to date. Set for release on 5th September 2025, ‘Sakura’ brings an eight-track, double vinyl package oﬀering a deep dive into the duo’s evolving partnership, showcasing a sound that is as intricate and emotive as it is dancefloor-focused.

The making of the EP reflects an organic approach, with the pair taking to the Dutch wilderness for a series of weekend-long studio retreats, temporarily transforming remote natural spaces into creative sanctuaries. These escapes, surrounded by forests and wildlife, allowed the pair to step away from traditional studio environments and reconnect with the pure essence of their music. This intentional isolation sparked fresh ideas and textures, infusing the project with an expansive and reflective atmosphere - one that captures the contrast of raw nature and the precise electronic craftsmanship to capture crowds.

Musically, the eight-tracker moves fluidly between moods and rhythms, reflecting the layered creative process behind it. The title track ‘Sakura’ opens with a hypnotic groove that blooms into a textured soundscape, while 'The Funktion' rides tight, infectious, and tunnelling energy. Deeper cuts like ‘A Love Letter…’ reveal a hazy, introspective side, contrasting with the elevating energy of ‘Da Resurrection’. The EP’s range demonstrates Across Boundaries’ growing confidence in exploring diverse facets of house music, blending melody, groove, and atmosphere into a seamless journey.

This release not only marks their largest project under the Across Boundaries moniker, but also signals the maturation of a longtime musical and personal bond between its members. Longtime friends, Chris and Locklead’s collaborative process has evolved into an intuitive dialogue, where ideas flow freely and the boundaries of their sound continue to expand. This latest project is the latest chapter in this ongoing exploration; a cohesive, complete body of work that reflects their shared vision and commitment to pushing house music forward.

Across Boundaries - Da Resurrection

His name is Quinten Vermeer, His passion for music started at an early age. As a young boy he always looked up to artists like Martin Garrix and Avicii. When he was 20, he started as a DJ, practicing, practicing....And at some point there was his first DJ gig 22 February 2022 in Prinsenbeek! He becomes better and better. The real growth was after the DJ gig in Udenhout 25 march 2023. After that he only got bigger and more serious with playing. Now 24 years old and he regulary playing at some nice gigs.
 8 Juli 2023 at Dichtgetikt he had his first festival experience in Tilburg, it was amazing! At 11 Oktober 2024 he had his best show so far at the BVT festival from dispuutolifant Nijmegen. In the meantime he has put his name on the map in student life in Tilburg and Nijmegen, also in the nightlife in the center of Nijmegen, he can be found more and more as a DJ, with clubs like Cafe van Rijn and Vermeer!

Producer and DJ based in Los Angeles
Instagram @lucasda3rddd

Across friendship. Across the world. Across boundaries.

A project by Chris Stussy & Locklead.