Andy Van and John Course, the co-founders of Vicious Recordings, are launching Dance Again Music, a new label focused on forward-thinking House music for modern dance floors. Drawing on decades of experience in the global dance scene, the Australian industry veterans aim to bring together contemporary production and the timeless foundations of House while supporting both emerging talent and established artists.
The launch marks a new chapter for the duo following more than 34 years leading Vicious Recordings. During that time, they helped shape Australia’s dance music industry and introduce local talent to international audiences, delivering more than 800 releases. Their first release under the new imprint arrived November 6, 2026, featuring fresh interpretations of Soul Central’s classic “Strings Of Life / Un Amore Supremo” from Melbourne producer Sgt Slick and Super Disco Club.
The new label will concentrate on House music, while its sister imprint, Rave Again, will explore tougher Tech House and club sounds. Both imprints are now accepting demos from producers looking to bring fresh ideas to the dance floor.
“Dance Again is our house-focused label while sister imprint Rave Again will handle the tougher tech house and club sounds… We want to ensure we get some really fresh, forward-thinking music out on the two imprints, so if you’re a producer then get your demos into us,” John Course explains.
For the inaugural release, the founders revisit one of House music’s most celebrated anthems, pairing two new remixes with the acclaimed RAW Mix and the acapella of “Un Amore Supremo.”
“Strings of Life is such an incredible record and we couldn’t resist the opportunity to release new remixes of such a special house music anthem. I even added my own Super Disco Club remix to the package!” says Andy Van.
Sgt Slick brings a powerful Nu Disco interpretation to the release, while Super Disco Club adds its disco-driven approach. The remixes have already gained traction, with Sgt Slick’s version topping the Traxsource main chart and reaching No. 2 on the ARIA Club Chart during its first week. It landed alongside releases from HUGEL, Imaël Angel, Ultra Naté, Dom Dolla, Solomun and Skepta.
The release has also received support from an international group of DJs, including Carl Cox, Jamie Jones, Joseph Capriati, Claptone, Tom Novy, Basement Jaxx, Josh Baker, Mark Knight, Judge Jules, Dom Bresky and Mista Jam.
For Sgt Slick, taking on a record with such a significant place in House music history was an opportunity he did not take lightly.
“Some records occupy a special place in the history of House music, and Soul Central’s ‘Strings of Life’ is undoubtedly one of them. It was a massive honour to be handed the keys to such a classic and given the chance to put my own spin on a record that has meant so much to so many people.”
A fixture in dance music for more than two decades, Sgt Slick has earned multiple No. 1 records across Billboard, Music Week, ARIA, Beatport and Traxsource. His ARIA Gold-certified rework of ABBA’s “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” became Beatport’s highest-selling Nu Disco release of all time in 2020, establishing his reputation for bringing classic records into contemporary club settings.
Soul Central are best known for “Strings Of Life (Stronger On My Own),” featuring Kathy Brown, which BBC Radio 1 listeners voted the fourth greatest dance record of all time in 2008. Licensed from CENTRL Music, “Strings Of Life / Un Amore Supremo” has since become a familiar presence at major dance events, from Ibiza’s legendary opening and closing parties to clubs in Miami and Melbourne.
The new imprint also builds on the extensive history of its founders. Andy Van and John Course have spent more than three decades at the helm of Vicious Recordings, one of Australia’s leading dance labels. Its catalog includes more than 1,000 releases and collaborations with major names across dance and electronic music, including Carl Cox, David Guetta, Tiësto, Dom Dolla and Mark Knight.
The label was also the first to sign and develop Avicii, releasing his first nine records, and played a role in the international success of Madison Avenue, whose hit “Don’t Call Me Baby” topped the UK charts.
The founders’ history with Soul Central and CENTRL Music adds another connection to the launch, with Matt, Soul Central member and head of CENTRL Music, welcoming the collaboration.
“We’ve worked with John and Andy on various releases over the years and have always shared their passion for putting music first. Their legacy in dance music speaks for itself, having helped shape scenes, champion incredible artists and deliver some of the biggest dance records over the decades. It’s a real honour to collaborate with them on this exciting new chapter for Dance Again, kicking things off with such a seminal record, reimagined with fresh mixes for a new generation. Having been born in Australia myself, the connection runs even deeper, making it all the more meaningful to be part of their next chapter.”
With Dance Again Music and Rave Again, Andy Van and John Course are bringing their industry experience into two new platforms with distinct musical identities. A launch event is scheduled for mid-December, bringing artists, DJs and fans together to celebrate the new imprint and its debut release.
Dance Again Music: Website | Beatport | Traxsource | Instagram
Soul Central: Spotify | Beatport | Traxsource | Instagram
Sgt Slick: Spotify | Beatport | Traxsource | Instagram