From the peak of the charts to the deepest corners of the warehouse, this week is defined by artists challenging their own identities. Whether it’s house music legends evolving or bass pioneers reclaiming their sound, these are the tracks you should not miss on this week’s New EDM Friday.
John Summit – CTRL ESCAPE (Album)
The wait is officially over. Today, John Summit unveils his debut album, CTRL ESCAPE, via Experts Only / Darkroom Records. Serving as a comprehensive portrait of his life over the last few years, the album is a genre-blurring journey that fuses tech-house flair with dubstep, drum & bass, and melodic textures. From stadium-sized anthems to intimate late-night cuts, CTRL ESCAPE is designed to be played in rooms of all sizes. It’s not just an album; it’s a communal experience that cements Summit’s position as the definitive face of modern dance music.
Malaa (Alter Ego) & YDG – STFU
French house titan Malaa introduces his “Alter Ego” to the Deadbeats family, teaming up with breakout star YDG for the high-intensity single “STFU.” This track is a volatile crossover, moving fluidly between breakbeats, trap rhythms, and a driving four-on-the-floor switch. It marks a darker, more experimental phase for Malaa, perfectly complemented by YDG’s heavy low-end precision. With both artists heading to EDC Las Vegas, this is a primary weapon for the 2026 festival season.
GRiZ – BBFL
GRiZ returns with “BBFL” (Bass, Beats, Funk, Love), a track that distills his entire musical ethos into one high-impact statement. Built around his signature silky saxophone topline and anchored by hip-hop-leaning vocals, the track bridges feel-good funk with groovy pressure. After a massive year that saw the debut of his Seven Stars Festival, “BBFL” signals that GRiZ isn’t just revisiting his past—he’s expanding it for a new era of connection and joy.
Claude VonStroke ft. Jasper + Ella – Two Line Groove
Claude VonStroke takes a deeply personal turn with “Two Line Groove,” the latest single from his upcoming album Wrong Number. In a move away from feature-driven releases, this “family affair” features his children, Jasper and Ella Crenshaw, on vocals. Eschewing festival spectacle for a patient, jazzy house groove, the track feels right at home on a DC10 terrace. It’s a generational reset that prioritizes “uplifting creativity” over trends, proving Claude is still finding new ways to innovate from within.
Kaleena Zanders – Stronger Than Machines
Vocal powerhouse and producer Kaleena Zanders drops “Stronger Than Machines,” the third single from her forthcoming debut album Anything Goes. Written as a “slice of musical hope” in a world of AI, the track is a groovy, uplifting anthem built on driving chords and infectious gang vocals. Arriving on the heels of several viral social media moments, the single lands just as Kaleena prepares for her headline tour and major slots at Electric Forest.
Kayzo & Manji – FKN LOUD
Kayzo continues his full-throttle transition into hard dance with “FKN LOUD,” a blistering collaboration with hard-techno force Manji. Driven by distorted plucks and punishing kicks, the track is a raw fusion of hardcore and techno. Kayzo’s move into this genre has been solidified by his recent Mixmag LAB announcement, and “FKN LOUD” serves as a high-impact anthem for those who prefer their dance music heavy and unrelenting.
Moody Good x KARAN! – Mouth Piece
Moody Good pushes further into his “SPEEEDBUMP” audio-visual universe with “Mouth Piece,” a collaboration with Brazilian producer KARAN!. The track merges futuristic baile funk grooves with industrial bass precision. It is a meticulously engineered, bouncy experience that continues to expand the hyper-detailed world Moody Good is building on Deadbeats.
Grabbitz – Better Off Before
Following his creative reset, Grabbitz returns with “Better Off Before,” a track that re-centers him as a top-tier producer. Blending textural bass pulses with his signature vulnerable vocal delivery, the song explores themes of identity and self-worth. It’s a sophisticated, emotionally uncompromising record that feels equally at home on a massive sound system or in a pair of headphones for late-night introspection.
Honorable Mentions:
AVAION, BUNT. – ifidiewouldyoucry
Boris Brejcha, SHELLS – Be OK
BYOR – Club Go Crazy
CASSIMM, Piem – Always About Love / Ya Mon
Chris Lorenzo, aMo (um) – HOTS 4 U
Danny Howard, RUZE – Story Of My Life
Dillon Francis – Make You Move
G Jones, EPROM – Break of Dawn / The Real
Hedex, Ray Volpe – Braindead
Joel Corry, Rahh – Devotion (Sweetest Emotion)
John Summit – CTRL ESCAPE (album)
Jordan Grace, Florian Cassiede, MAZRO – Lose the Light
Malaa, YDG – STFU
Mark Sixma – Bring The Fire
Matoma – No Tomorrow
Matroda, San Pacho – Feel Alright
Max Dean, Luke Dean – Gets Like That
MOGUAI, Jan Blomqvist – Sympathy For The Devil
Moody Good, KARAN! – Mouth Piece
NIVIRO, Ro – Back To You
Steve Aoki, Jessica Audiffred, Jon Z – FotoPaparazzi
Subtronics, Inéz – Eyes Cut Deeper
Sullivan King – Headlock
TELYKAST, Saksham – Echoes
WILL K, Ms Banks, JAY1 – Loose, Pt. 3
Zerb, Rita Ora – If It’s Not Love
Stream all the new music on Spotify and Audiomack to hear the full New EDM Friday April 17 playlist.
