Hey fam, picture this: you’re deep in a dimly lit warehouse at 3 a.m., the bass is rumbling through your chest, and a hypnotic melody just pulls you under like the ocean itself. That’s exactly the vibe Jono Stephenson and DYSON serve up on their brand-new collab “Tides,” out now on Jono’s own Interstellar Recordings. If you’ve been craving fresh melodic techno that hits both the dance floor and the feels, stop scrolling—this one’s for you.
“Tides” glides effortlessly between melodic techno, melodic house, and deep house territories. You get those signature Stephenson hallmarks right from the jump: addictive, rolling big basslines that lock you in, crisp driving beats that never let up, and super-clean arrangements that give every element room to breathe. The track ebbs and flows (pun fully intended) with atmospheric pads, subtle vocal chops, and a lead synth line that feels like sunlight breaking through water. It’s the kind of record that works just as well in a peak-time club set as it does on a late-night coastal drive with the windows down.
Jono Stephenson isn’t new to this game. Born and raised in South Africa, he basically grew up surrounded by music—his mom was singing, strumming guitar, and tickling the ivories, so that creative spark was lit early. While a lot of kids were kicking soccer balls, Jono was already dreaming in BPMs. Fast-forward to today and the man has built an entire universe around his sound: he’s a killer producer, the mastermind behind Interstellar Recordings, and even runs his own high-end clothing line. Talk about a triple threat. Everything he touches screams passion and attention to detail, and “Tides” is proof that the formula is still working overtime.
Teaming up with DYSON only ups the ante. The two share a clear love for emotive, groove-heavy electronic music, and you can hear the chemistry instantly. In a scene that sometimes feels oversaturated with generic big-room drops, tracks like “Tides” remind us why melodic techno and melodic house exploded in the first place—because they make you move and feel something at the same time.
Right now the melodic techno wave is stronger than ever. With names like ARTBAT, Tale Of Us, and Anjuna’s deeper imprints dominating festival lineups and Spotify playlists, forward-thinking producers like Jono Stephenson are perfectly positioned to ride—and shape—the next phase. “Tides” feels like a statement: Interstellar Recordings isn’t just another label; it’s becoming a go-to hub for polished, dancefloor-ready melodic cuts.
So yeah, go stream “Tides” everywhere right now. Throw it in your next gym session, pre-game playlist, or sunset cruise—trust me, it slaps in all the right ways.
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What do you think of “Tides”? Too deep, just right, or already on repeat? Drop your thoughts below—I read every single comment!
