Played this last week on my filthy Friday set, it was loved and so many DJ’s were commenting on how it is a complete weapon. Back of the net 🥰⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Empire of the Sun's "Walking On A Dream" is one of the songs of our generation. It may not have been the band's biggest hit on release, but it has grown into an absolute monster since then. Kevin McKay's 2019 edit of it has been a dancefloor favourite since he first tested it out at his I Feel Love parties at Mick's Garage (now Colour Factory) in Hackney. Over the last five years, the DJ support for this killer rework has grown exponentially. This support culminated in a final play of the Music On season 2023 by Marco Carola. Clips of this have been shared on social media millions of times. With this amount of groundswell, we asked Simon Ellis back after his stellar performance on "Somebody That I Used To Know", and Kevin has rebuilt a backing with 2024 in mind (while still keeping the magic of that original edit). So now, for all the DJs asking, here is Kevin's version of "Walking On A Dream".

Walking On A Dream

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Kevin McKay, Simon Ellis - Walking On A Dream

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Emerging from the Baltic underground, Makree delivers the house goods on Toolroom Trax with ‘Be Mine’. Arriving on the scene in 2018, Makree received mass success with collaboration ‘Never Been In Love’ with UK DJ/Producer Secondcity that saw mass success from tastemakers Disclosure, Annie Mac and Claptone.

With regular releases on frontline label’s such as Altra Moda, Eton Messy, Wh0 Plays and Too Many Rules, Makree yet again holds the gaze with the super accessible ‘Be Mine’.

Be Mine

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Makree - Be Mine

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Defected Records presents a series of extra special collaborative releases Together, integrating talent from the label’s storied past and the stars of its future, as the powerhouse pairing of Low Steppa & Crusy return for ‘Bullerengue’. The Simma Black label boss and chart-topping producer Low Steppa is a firm friend of Defected, headlining many of the label’s events globally including Dubai, Malta, Croatia and Manchester’s The Warehouse Project. His previous release with Spanish selector Crusy, ‘This Is The Sound’, made waves on DFTD in 2023, marking the start of a fruitful relationship between the two celebrated producers and DJs. ‘Bullerengue’ takes inspiration from the traditional sounds of Colombia and Panama, complete with native vocal samples over driving club-ready beats as this international collaboration fully represents the power of Defected’s Together series.

Bullerengue (Extended Mix)

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Low Steppa & Crusy - Bullerengue (Extended Mix)

At its core, "Funky Town" embodies the essence of feel-good vibes and infectious energy. With its pulsating basslines, soulful vocals, and funky guitar licks, the track transports listeners to a place where the rhythm reigns supreme and the dance floor beckons. Costa's meticulous attention to detail and his innate understanding of what moves the crowd shine through in every beat, making "Funky Town" an instant dance floor anthem.

Funky Town

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Costa (UK) - Funky Town [Wh0 Worx]

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The king of the drums, Rene Amesz returns to Toolroom Trax updating his 2016 club weapon ‘Mind, Body & Soul’ with a chunky tribal workout. Sampling the seminal techno classic ‘The Realm’ by C’hantal, Rene Amesz’s use of African drums adds a whole new dimension to the record.

His ability to constantly reinvent and elevate his own music is a testament to his dedication and passion for dance music. So get ready to lose yourself in the hypnotic beats of ‘Mind, Body & Soul’.

Mind, Body & Soul (VIP Edit)

Rene Amesz - Mind, Body & Soul (VIP Edit)

The email we got with this demo included one of the sentences most likely to get your track signed. It was, "I sent it to one of my friends, Blondish, who responded, 'Oh my God, you have to release this! It's been one of the biggest songs in my sets recently.'" 
Blondish had another suggestion: "You have to get Kevin McKay involved. The two of you on this will kill it!" 
And who are we to argue with that? So, here is Kenny Summit, Kevin McKay, and Simon Ellis with their version of the Kings of Leon smash, "Sex On Fire". It's big, bold and ready for a festival near you.

Sex On Fire

Kevin McKay, Kenny Summit - Sex On Fire

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CASSIMM drops another peak-time club weapon on Toolroom as he returns with ‘Say Yeah’ alongside vocalist Mahalia Fontaine. The Italian born House music maestro is on fine form as always here, hot on the heels of his ‘Love Desire’ record that went stratospheric in late 2023 on Claptone’s ‘Golden Recordings’ label. The track hit the #1 spot on Beatport and was in the top 3 tracks played in 2023 on 1001tracklists.

CASSIMM was also recently crowned the #1 House producer in Beatport’s end of year awards, an accolade to be proud of for sure! Trademark stuff here from CASSIMM, big basslines and oodles of dance floor energy and Mahalia’s rasping, diva style vocal adds that classic house vibe to proceedings – Essential club weaponry right here!

Promotion will be targeted at both club DJ’s and specialist radio DJ’s both locally, and internationally.

Say Yeah

CASSIMM, Mahalia Fontaine - Say Yeah

I Don't Wanna Go Back

I Don't Wanna Go Back (Extended Mix)

It's always an honour when an artist chooses us as the label to release their debut recording. Chase Creighton is one such artist. We've been following the Miami-based DJ and producer for a while due to his captivating mixes on Soundcloud & YouTube. We caught up with him recently at Miami Music Week, and he delivered this sweet afro bomb to us. With its sun-kissed piano chords and beautiful vocals, we wanted this ASAP. So, if you're looking for the record that will connect the deeper vibes of Samantha Loveridge to the more peak-time Malone & Calussa, this is for you.

Ayaya

Chase Creighton - Ayaya

Needin' U is the electrifying collaboration between house music legend David Morales, dynamic duo Wh0, and emerging talents Sam Frandisco and Steve Martano. Combining classic house vibes with modern production, this track is set to ignite dance floors worldwide. Stay tuned for its release on Wh0 Plays Records and get ready to experience the magic of "Needin' U.

David Morales & Wh0 Vs Sam Frandisco & Steve Martano - Needin' U [Wh0 Plays]

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Glasgow Underground was set up in 1997 by Kevin McKay. He began the label releasing his own music and collaborations with friends and other Glasgow-based artists (Omid 16b, Studio Blue, DJ Q, Harri). Through his DJing and work for various music magazines (Muzik, Jockey Slut, Mixmag Update) he met some of his favourite producers of the time (Romanthony, Mateo & Matos, Idjut Boys...) and convinced some of them to join him releasing on GU. In the early 2000s, Kevin met Mylo and set up the Breastfed record label. The global success of "Destroy Rock & Roll" meant Glasgow Underground was put on hold. After leaving the Breastfed label in 2011, Kevin re-started Glasgow Underground and since then the label has gone on to re-invigorate Romanthony's catalogue with remixes from the likes of Dixon, MCDE, Gerd, Andres, Oliver Dollar, Ejeca, Audiojack, Claptone, Christian Nielsen, Supernova, Jimmy Edgar and Waifs & Strays. The label has also introduced producers like Daniel Trim, Brett Gould, Mia Dora and Illyus & Barrientos as well has releasing established & rising stars such as Metodi Hristov, Stefano Ritteri and Sabb.

Kevin McKay, Kenny Summit - Sex On Fire

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