Yo, picture this: it’s 3 a.m., the club lights are strobing like an old-school arcade cabinet, and a bassline hits so funky it feels like Mario just collected a 1-UP coin made of pure groove. That’s exactly the vibe The Icarus Kid and Chewna are serving with the brand-new “Nonstop (Chewna Remix)” — a straight-up UK garage banger that’s got everyone in the office hitting repeat.
If you’ve been sleeping on fresh UK garage in 2025, wake up. The scene is absolutely popping right now — think labels like Shall Not Fade, Time Is Now, and a new wave of producers bringing that classic 2-step swing into the TikTok era. Speed garage is back, bassline is bubbling again, and tracks with chopped-up vocals over skipping drums are dominating underground playlists from London to LA. “Nonstop” slides perfectly into that wave, and the Chewna remix turns the energy up to 11.
Original flavor from The Icarus Kid (making his label debut here) is already addictive: a rubbery, funky bassline that wobbles like it’s straight out of a PlayStation 2 loading screen, paired with a descending lead synth that feels nostalgic yet brand new. Then there’s that clever, catchy vocal hook — chopped just right so it sticks in your head for days. It’s house music with a video game twist, exactly like his bio says. The man is based in Los Angeles but clearly grew up on Grant Kirkhope soundtracks and late-night Kiss 100 sets.
Then Chewna steps in for the remix and says “hold my Red Stripe.” He cranks the BPM a touch, slams in punchy, swinging garage drums, and injects that signature UK flavor that makes you involuntarily skank even if you’re just standing at the bus stop. The bass hits harder, the skips are sharper, and the whole thing turns into a certified party starter. Together, the original + remix package is one of those rare releases that works in a sunny daytime set and a sweaty 5 a.m. warehouse with equal power. No stopping, indeed.
Honestly, this is the kind of release that reminds you why UK garage never actually died — it just went underground, leveled up, and came back with better plugins. If you’re into artists like Conducta, Oppidan, Higgo, or even the new wave of 4x4 revivalists, you need this in your life right now.
Stream “Nonstop” everywhere today, throw it in your next pre-drinks playlist, and thank me later when your mates will be asking “who’s this?!” within the first 30 seconds.
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What do you think — is the Chewna remix taking the crown, or are you riding for the original? Drop your verdict in the comments and let’s argue about it.
