Defected Records is gearing up for a monumental release with the April 18 drop of “Around” (Noir & Haze vs MEDUZA)—a bold, tech-fueled reimagining of one of deep house’s most iconic tracks. The legendary cut, first released in the early 2010s and made immortal by Solomun’s Vox remix, now receives a high-octane update from Italy’s biggest electronic export, MEDUZA.
Originally an underground anthem, “Around” became a defining sound of a golden era in house music, championed by the likes of Deetron, Jimpster, and Adam Port, with its brooding vocals and timeless atmosphere. Fast forward to 2024, and the track finds new life through MEDUZA’s signature sonic architecture—stadium-sized drops, deep grooves, and the kind of tension-and-release that shakes festival grounds from Creamfields to Hï Ibiza.
“It’s hard to top the amazing Solomun and Subb-an remixes originally released in 2011,” reflects Noir, “but when I heard MEDUZA’s take on the song, it just hit me in a way nothing else had. Their chords and structure were so fresh and inspiring, it pushed me to sit down and produce an entirely new version myself. It’s not an anniversary release—it just feels right this time around. Sounds right.”
The buzz is already building, with MEDUZA teasing the track in recent sets and viral snippets circulating on Instagram and TikTok. Heavyweight support from Pete Tong, Vintage Culture, BLOND:ISH, and Miss Monique has only amplified the anticipation, cementing this rework as a future staple on dancefloors worldwide.
With this release, Defected Records once again demonstrates its ability to honor legacy while staying fiercely tuned to the pulse of modern club culture. The rework bridges the underground roots of deep house with the sleek, anthemic edge that defines MEDUZA’s global sound.
“Around” (Noir & Haze vs MEDUZA) drops April 18 via Defected Records—a must-have for DJs and fans alike, ready to dominate the next generation of dancefloors.