Berlin-based synth-wave band Dina Summer released their highly anticipated second album ‘Girls Gang’ earlier this year via Iptamenos Discos. The super band which is formed by Kalipo (also known for his work with electro-punk band Frittenbude) and dark disco DJ/producer duo Local Suicide first made waves in the scene with their 2021 EP ‘Who Am I‘ before releasing their critically acclaimed 2022 debut album ‘Rimini‘ and 2024 EP ‘Hide & Seek’.
They also contributed to Curses’ ‘Next Wave Acid Punx‘ compilation, participated in Purple Mag x radiooooo’s ‘2070’ project, and performed at Reeperbahn Festival’s prestigious ‘Collide Session’.
With millions of streams and worldwide radio airplay, Dina Summer’s music has earned spots on numerous Spotify and Apple Music editorial playlists and has been supported by DJs like Charlotte De Witte, 2ManyDJs, Vitalic, The Hacker, Âme, Dixon & DJ Hell. Their releases have been praised by major publications such as DJ Mag, Mixmag, Groove, Resident Advisor, Spiegel Online, Musikexpress, Rolling Stone, Tsugi, ELLE, Penthouse and FAZE among others, while their singles got played over 10.000 times by worldwide radios.
Reimagined by Friends
The new album is a versatile collection of 11 tracks. They delve into themes such as empowerment and outsiderhood. The album also explores impermanence, nostalgia, and relationships. While their debut album was characterized by its club-centric sound, drawing from italo disco and ’90s electro influences, this new release explores a richer palette of new wave, post punk, and synth pop.
The sophomore longplayer is more song-oriented. It often features real bass and guitar. It showcases a more vocal-driven performance from frontwoman Dina. She incorporates more singing alongside her trademark spoken words. Yet, it retains the same catchy melodies Dina Summer is known for, offering both indie pop hymns and a few undeniable club anthems.
After recently releasing a bunch of remixes by DJ Hell, Damon Jee, Phunkadelica & The Populists, the trio is now back with even more reworks by befriended artists Karassimeon, Boys’ Shorts, Karla Lynch, Moderna, The World Domination, and Etane!
Karassimeon transforms Zombie into a haunting disco ballad.
The upcoming Paris-based live performer, producer, and DJ Karassimeon takes on ‘Zombie’ and delivers a beautiful dark disco ballad that blends haunting disco melodies with EBM beats, transforming the track into a dancefloor anthem.
Boys’ Shorts bring emotional depth to Promise Me.
Boys’ Shorts are a queer DJ/producer duo from Greece who were recently named one of the top 5 acts to watch globally by The New York Times. Their remix of ‘Promise Me’ featuring the ghostly vocals of New Yorker/Berlin-based renowned artist Curses, channels the emotional depth of losing someone you love into a bass-driven, club-ready anthem. Anchored by a pulsating rhythm, the track features the hypnotic refrain “Promise me, please don’t miss me, when I’m gone.” It fuses lyrical vulnerability with undeniable dancefloor momentum.
Moderna delivers cinematic power on Nothing To Hide.
Berlin-based artist and Brave New Rave label founder Moderna – also known for her former radio show of the same name and acclaimed productions including a remix for The Matrix soundtrack – delivers a stunning rework of Dina Summer’s dark wave anthem “Nothing To Hide”. She opens with a cinematic, orchestral atmosphere that builds tension and drama before erupting into full dance floor power.
Etane fuses Italo with techno on Hypnotized.
Cologne-based musician Etane, known for his unique genre blend and deep involvement in the music community, reinterprets ‘Hypnotized’ by merging 80s Italo disco aesthetics with a driving techno bassline. He pairs a dreamy atmosphere with a luminous sense of motion, guiding listeners toward a glowing horizon. Echoing the song’s core theme, the spell of hypnotization is carried by airy, string-like melodies and a steady, magnetic groove.
Karla Lynch reinterprets Hypnotized for the dark rave floor.
French DJ & producer and Elektric Bazaar co-founder Karla Lynch delivered a banging re-interpretation of ‘Hypnotized‘ for dark raves with its hypnotic repetitive rhythms, heavy basslines and minimalistic Berlin-style vocals. The remix draws out themes of desire, seduction, and loss of control, giving the song a deeper, more immersive intensity.
The World Domination injects 90s techno energy into No More Tears.
The World Domination is German electroclash & techno-pop project, which rose in the underground scene in the early 2000s with releases on Kitsuné and Metropol Division. Their remix of ’No More Tears’ channels a 90s techno spirit, alternating machine-like effects and a strong, pulsating bass with bright, house-infused keys. Its driving rhythm and the hypnotic repetition of the title create a compelling call to release past vulnerabilities, embrace inner strength, and step fully into self-empowerment. Pre-Save here
Release Schedule:
- July 23 – Hypnotized (Etane Remix)
- May 14 – Zombie (Karassimeon Remix)
- May 28 – Promise Me (Boys’ Shorts Remix)
- June 11 – Hypnotized (Karla Lynch Remix)
- June 25 – Nothing To Hide (Moderna Remix)
- July 9 – No More Tears (The World Domination Remix)
Release Date: July 23rd, 2025
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