Hey everyone, if you've been craving that late-night club fix where the bass hits just right and the groove keeps pulling you deeper, stop scrolling and pay attention. Tech house in 2025 is still ruling the roost—punchy, energetic, festival-ready, and showing no signs of slowing down. With top dogs like Fisher, Mau P, and Cloonee dominating Beatport charts and playlists everywhere, the scene's loving those refined grooves that blend raw energy with irresistible hooks. And right in the middle of it all? Liverpool's rising star Candidate teams up with Saigon (UK) for 'Midnight Dream' on IN / ROTATION (Insomniac Records). This one's got that old-school house soul mixed with modern tech house drive—think hypnotic rhythms that feel both nostalgic and fresh.
Candidate, originally from Liverpool but now making serious noise across the UK and beyond, has been on a tear. Over the last 18 months or so, he's dropped standout releases on labels like Hottrax, NeXup (where his debut EP shot to Number 1 on Beatport in just two days), Three Six Zero, and Belief. That's not just luck—that's serious production chops and a signature hip-house-infused sound that's catching everyone's ear. He's not just a studio guy either; Candidate's been killing it behind the decks at iconic spots like Lab 11, 93 Feet East, Depot Cardiff, and NX Newcastle, plus big events like Eastenderz and Flow. He's even taken his talents international with a memorable set at After Caposile in Italy. On top of that, he's giving back to the scene with production tutorials on Josh Baker’s Syntho platform and his own sample pack on Samplemarket. With support from heavyweights like Jamie Jones, East End Dubs, ALISHA, and Max Dean, and more EPs and singles lined up for the rest of 2025, Candidate's firmly one of the most exciting rising talents in the underground right now.
Teaming up with Saigon (UK), another Liverpool talent who's been building momentum with releases on Belief, Range, Dansu Discs, and more, 'Midnight Dream' feels like a perfect collision of their worlds. Dropping under IN / ROTATION, the track brings that classic house warmth—those rolling basslines and groovy percussion that nod to old-school vibes—while layering in tech house's crisp, driving production. It's the kind of record that builds tension slowly, then drops you into a euphoric, dancefloor-ready pocket. In a year where tech house is all about refinement and groove that lasts all night (think less flash, more function), this collab nails it. The underground scene thrives on these kinds of joints that bridge eras, and 'Midnight Dream' does exactly that—euphoric yet grounded, perfect for those marathon sets or your own late-night headphones session.
Tech house's staying power in 2025 comes down to its versatility—it's festival anthems one minute, deep club tools the next. With minimal and tech house seeing steady rises globally (SoundCloud data's been buzzing about it), collabs like this keep the genre evolving without losing that core energy. Candidate and Saigon are tapping right into that sweet spot, delivering something that feels both timeless and right now.
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What do you think of 'Midnight Dream'? Does it hit that perfect late-night spot for you, or are you loving the old-school house influences in modern tech house? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I read every one!
