England’s rising force Kyle Starkey makes a high-impact debut on HARD Recs with “Do You Love,” a no-nonsense hard house weapon that fuses the raw momentum of modern rave culture with the emotional lift of classic trance. Known for dissolving the boundaries between hard house, progressive grooves, and peak-time energy, the UK producer delivers a track that’s already proven its power on dancefloors well before its official release.
Driven by a hypnotic vocal refrain repeating the track’s title in pure, unfiltered euphoria, “Do You Love” surges forward with relentless intent. Rolling basslines lock into motion beneath glistening strings, punchy horn stabs, and swelling chord progressions that rise and crash with purpose. Starkey’s production strikes a rare balance—capturing trance’s emotional highs while anchoring the track in the physical, sweat-soaked pulse of house music. Every transition feels engineered for maximum release, built for rooms that thrive on collective movement.
Created with a singular goal in mind, Starkey has described the track simply as music “to make people move.” That instinct is embedded in every element of the production. There’s no excess, no hesitation—just rhythm, tension, and payoff. It’s a direct translation of rave’s timeless language, reimagined with a sleek, modern edge for today’s dancefloors.
Reflecting on the release, Kyle Starkey shares, “This one has been doing damage for me live for quite some time now. It’s so nice to finally have it out there with a label like HARD Recs.” The response has already confirmed what many selectors knew—this record was built to travel.
A staple of the UK underground and a fast-rising presence across Europe, Starkey continues to carve out his own lane. His growing catalog includes collaborations with Sam Alfred, Dart, Inafekt, and fka.m4a, alongside remix work for Radio Cargo, Van Damn, and Cosmo’s Midnight. Support from BBC Radio 1 and SLAM! underscores his ability to resonate across both underground scenes and broader dance platforms.
With a packed schedule ahead—including appearances at Tomorrowland, Teletech Manchester, DGTL Amsterdam, Glitch Festival, Terminal V Festival, Pitch Festival, Mint Festival, Teletech Festival, and an Australian Tour—Starkey’s momentum shows no signs of slowing. His DJ sets, known for blending rare ’90s selections with contemporary club weapons, mirror his studio ethos: nostalgia and futurism working in lockstep.
“Do You Love” stands as a clear statement from one of the UK’s most exciting emerging names in house and trance. Backed by HARD Recs and already tested in the wild, Kyle Starkey heads into 2026 not as a newcomer, but as a defining voice in the next wave of rave revival.
Kyle Starkey’s new single “Do You Love” is available now on all platforms via HARD Recs.