Okay, real talk: when I saw Prins Thomas’ name attached to a Trip Tease rework, I knew we were in for something special. The Norwegian cosmic disco king just dropped his remix of “Milano 2098,” and it’s the kind of track that makes you want to dim the lights, throw on some neon, and dance like it’s 2098 already. If you love that buttery blend of old-school house grooves, nu-disco shimmer, and just a hint of Italo sparkle, this one is going straight to the top of your playlist.
Trip Tease, aka Carlos Salame, is a 1991-born Mexican producer who’s been quietly building one of the coolest discographies in the global electronic scene. His sound lives somewhere between dreamy synthwave sunsets, lo-fi house bounce, and sleek pop-infused techno. The guy’s resume already reads like a who’s-who of tasteful collaborators: Rhye, Ólafur Arnalds, Polo & Pan, Photay, Alejandro Molinari, Kris Berle… the list goes on. When someone that connected hands a track to Prins Thomas, you know the result is going to be certified fire.
And “Milano 2098 (Prins Thomas Remix)” does not disappoint.
From the very first bar, Thomas stretches the original into a near 9-minute cosmic journey. We’re talking warm, pulsating basslines that feel like they were recorded on a vintage Space Echo in 1983, arpeggios that twinkle like a Milan skyline at midnight, and percussion that swings with that signature Prins Thomas looseness – tight enough to move a dance floor, loose enough to feel effortlessly human. The remix keeps Trip Tease’s melodic DNA intact but bathes everything in that gorgeous Scandinavian filter-disco sauce we’ve loved since the days of Diskomiks and “Bobletekno.”
There’s a moment around the 5-minute mark where the synths open up into this wide-screen, almost Balearic breakdown that gave me legitimate goosebumps. It’s the kind of drop that doesn’t rely on cheap tension – it just breathes, lets the groove float, then gently pulls you back in. Pure class.
In a year where nu-disco and indie dance have been absolutely dominating (shoutout to the continued rise of labels like Permanent Vacation, Public Possession, and Internasjonal), this remix feels perfectly timed. It’s retro without being pastiche, futuristic without being cold. It’s the soundtrack to rooftop parties in CDMX, after-hours in Berlin, sunrise sets in Tulum – basically anywhere people still believe dancing can fix almost anything.
Carlos Salame keeps proving why he’s one of the most exciting Mexican electronic artists right now. Between his original work and collabs, Trip Tease is carving out a lane that’s uniquely his own: melodic, emotional, but always built for the floor.
If you haven’t yet, go stream “Milano 2098 (Prins Thomas Remix)” everywhere right now. And if you’re an independent artist reading this – whether you’re making disco, house, synthwave, or something completely left-field – getting your music out there has never been easier. DistroKid lets you upload unlimited music to Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and beyond while keeping 100% of your royalties. Plus, new members get 7% off their first year when you sign up through this link: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/2058328. Trust me, it’s the smartest move you’ll make all year.
Now drop a comment below: Are you feeling the Prins Thomas remix more than the original? What’s your favorite cosmic/nu-disco track of 2025 so far? Let’s talk!
