The Berlin-based Dina Summer is a collaborative project of Greek-German dark-disco couple Local Suicide and Bavarian electronic producer Kalipo. The supergroup began working together in 2019 and have since been refining their combined sound. It is a unique blend of their influences, drawing from 80s italo disco, new wave, EBM and early 00s electroclash for a dark retro-futuristic synth/wave pop sound that stands out with club-ready basslines, epic melodic hooks, and lyrics ranging from dadaist abstractions to empowering, thought-provoking themes.
Children Of The Night
On October 9, 2026, the trio will return with their new mini album, “Children Of The Night”, bringing together all the elements that have defined their sound so far. The nine track record pays homage to Bela Lugosi’s iconic line in Dracula (1931): “Listen to them. Children of the night… what music they make”.
The title track emblematises a new era for Dina Summer, which sees the band take their popular dark disco style and turn up the intensity. High synths fire out like warning shots over propulsive basslines while Dina cries out, summoning an army to the dancefloor. Its lyrics are a call to arms for all night creatures, an invitation to step out of the shadows and forge a new world together.
Bats In Paris
Calling all misfits, goths and nocturnal creatures the new single “Bats In Paris” is the perfect soundtrack for stalking moodily through the night. The track begins with a crisp synth intro that forms the foundation for Dina’s sultry vocal line. With its spoken-word lyrics oozing cool, the track evokes the band’s popular single “Girls Gang”, this time leaning more into pop stylings as Kalipo joins Dina to sing a chorus that’ll have you tapping your feet.
Children Of The Night Tour
On the Children Of The Night Tour, the trio will perform at renowned venues festivals including Berghain, Wave Gotik Treffen, Amphi Festival, E-Tropolis Festival, Grauzone Festival, Out Of Line Weekender, Katzenclub Festival, Extramuralhas and Baroeg before embarking on a series of headline shows in Berlin, London, Paris, Athens, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, Buenos Aires and many more.
The mini album will be released on October 9th 2026, digitally and on vinyl via Iptamenos Discos, with editions available on black vinyl and blood red/black marbled vinyl.
Details:
release date: July 15th, 2026
label: Iptamenos Discos
catalog no: IDI027
TOURDATES:
- 25.07.2026 Germany, Cologne – Amphi Festival 2026
- 20.08.2026 Portugal, Leiria, Extramuralhas Festival 2026
- 12.09.2026 Netherlands, Rotterdam, Baroeg Open Air 2026
- 31.10.2026 United Kingdom, London – Halloween – Dark London x Nag Nag Nag
- 07.11.2026 Germany, Munich – Katzenclub Festival 2026
- 20.11.2026 Germany, Greifswald – STRAZE
- 05.12.2026 Chile, Santiago De Chile – Allisblack – TBA
- 13.12.2026 Argentina, Buenos Aires – Dark Eterno – Arkham Multiespacio
- 18.12.2026 Brasil, Sao Paulo – Madame Underground Club
- 19.12.2026 Brasil, Rio De Janeiro – Noise Democrazy
- 05.02.2027 Germany, Berlin – Hole44
- 12-14.02.2027 Netherlands, The Hague – Grauzone Festival 2027
- 20.02.2027 Athens – Ilion Plus
- 20.03.2027 Germany, Oberhausen, E-Tropolis Festival 2027
- 28.05.2027 Germany, Lübeck – treibsAND
TIMELINE:
- 24.06.2026 Single 1 ’Children Of The Night’’ + Mini Album ‚Children Of The Night’‘ Announcement
- 15.07.2026 Single 2 ‘Bats In Paris’
- 05.08.2026 Single 3 ‘Rat Race’
- 09.09.2026 Single 4 ‘Burning Heart’
- 09.10.2026 Mini Album ‚Children Of The Night‘ VÖ + Focus Track ’Komodo 3000’
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