James Rod returns to Roam Recordings with a striking new EP that explores the darker and more emotional corners of melodic club music. Leading the release is Where the Thunder Met Lightning, a dark, moody, and driving cut built for late-night dance floors. Tense synth work and hypnotic momentum give the track a cinematic intensity while maintaining the pulse of the underground. On the other side of the EP, Romantik reveals a more emotional side of James Rod's sound. Melancholic and reflective, the track balances atmosphere and melody with a sense of longing that lingers long after the final notes. The release is further expanded with a strong remix package from Jason Peters, Aleito, and Stahler. Jason Peters leans deeper into the dark and brooding energy of Where the Thunder Met Lightning, reshaping it with a rolling disco-informed bassline and club-focused drive that makes it equally emotional and DJ-friendly. Stahler transforms Romantik into a nostalgic journey infused with classic EBM textures, adding tension and mechanical groove while preserving the emotional core of the original. Aleito keeps the epic spirit of Romantik intact while lifting the mood with bouncy percussion, uplifting piano stabs, and an expansive sense of movement aimed squarely at the dance floor. Born in Spain and now based in Berlin, James Rod has built an international reputation through his distinctive blend of cosmic disco, indie dance, and dark melodic sounds. Known for combining chunky basslines, emotional synth work, and cinematic energy, he has released music on respected labels including Roam Recordings, Paper Recordings, NEIN Records, and Bordello A Parigi. With Where the Thunder Met Lightning, James Rod delivers a release that moves confidently between shadowy club tension and emotional introspection — another strong chapter in his ongoing relationship with Roam.

Mufti and NIKKNAME unite on Echo, a collaborative EP that brings together two artists with a shared affinity for post-punk, disco, and leftfield electronic music. Blending Mufti's instinct for moody club grooves with NIKKNAME's detailed, emotionally driven production, the release feels both natural and distinctive. Across three original tracks and a radio edit, Echo unfolds with quiet confidence. Vanity Delusion opens with hypnotic rhythms and shimmering synths, Echo pairs haunting vocals with spacious production, and Catch Me closes the EP with a touch more urgency while preserving its unmistakable sense of atmosphere. Without leaning too heavily on any one genre, the EP draws naturally from post-punk, cosmic disco, and synth-driven electronics, favoring mood, texture and restraint over easy formulas. Echo fits naturally into the Roam catalogue—atmospheric, understated and built to linger. Artwork: Javi Redondo

James Rod returns to Roam Recordings with a striking new EP that explores the darker and more emotional corners of melodic club music. Leading the release is Where the Thunder Met Lightning, a dark, moody, and driving cut built for late-night dance floors. Tense synth work and hypnotic momentum give the track a cinematic intensity while maintaining the pulse of the underground. On the other side of the EP, Romantik reveals a more emotional side of James Rod's sound. Melancholic and reflective, the track balances atmosphere and melody with a sense of longing that lingers long after the final notes. The release is further expanded with a strong remix package from Jason Peters, Aleito, and Stahler. Jason Peters leans deeper into the dark and brooding energy of Where the Thunder Met Lightning, reshaping it with a rolling disco-informed bassline and club-focused drive that makes it equally emotional and DJ-friendly. Stahler transforms Romantik into a nostalgic journey infused with classic EBM textures, adding tension and mechanical groove while preserving the emotional core of the original. Aleito keeps the epic spirit of Romantik intact while lifting the mood with bouncy percussion, uplifting piano stabs, and an expansive sense of movement aimed squarely at the dance floor. Born in Spain and now based in Berlin, James Rod has built an international reputation through his distinctive blend of cosmic disco, indie dance, and dark melodic sounds. Known for combining chunky basslines, emotional synth work, and cinematic energy, he has released music on respected labels including Roam Recordings, Paper Recordings, NEIN Records, and Bordello A Parigi. With Where the Thunder Met Lightning, James Rod delivers a release that moves confidently between shadowy club tension and emotional introspection — another strong chapter in his ongoing relationship with Roam.