John Summit Announces Sophomore Album: Major Collaborations Confirmed
Artist Collaboration include Sub Focus, Max Styler, and more!
John Summit continues to push boundaries in electronic music, proving that full-length albums still have a place in today’s EDM scene. While many artists focus on singles, Summit is committed to the album format, drawing inspiration from the legends who shaped his career.
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As he gears up for his sophomore album, he’s blending subgenres, collaborating with top artists like Sub Focus and Julia Church, and striving to create a project that feels both fresh and deeply connected to his roots.
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Confirmation & Announcements
In an interview with Capital Dance, John Summit confirmed that his sophomore album is on the way, along with a series of exciting collaborations.
When discussing his role as a mentor—both through his Experts Only label and in college classrooms across the country—Summit credited Patrick Topping as a major influence.
“Patrick {Topping} has been a big inspiration,” he shared. “When I was coming up, it was always artist-led labels, so I almost see it as my duty to give back to the next generation of artists.”
Summit also revealed that his focus isn’t on continually growing his brand but rather on fostering a sense of community with his next album, ensuring that it feels deeply connected and authentic.
off my bike posing for the gram, cuz i’m writing my next album in amsterdam pic.twitter.com/0BrKQRI1aP
— John Summit (@johnsummit) January 30, 2025
Second Collaboration w/ Sub Focus
John Summit and Sub Focus delivered one of 2024’s biggest dance anthems with “GO BACK”, and now they’re teaming up once again. The duo is currently working on a new project that aims to merge house music and drum & bass, striving to create “something that has never been done before.”
Summit has been collaborating with Sub Focus in the UK, refining their genre-blending sound. In addition to reuniting with Sub Focus, he also confirmed an upcoming release with vocalist Julia Church, adding another highly anticipated track to his lineup.
Max Styler, Layton Giordani, and John Summit Collab
While details are still limited, John Summit confirmed his collaboration with Max Styler and Layton Giordani in a recent Capital Dance interview. (See Below)
Despite the shift away from albums in EDM, John Summit believes in their importance, noting that his all of his biggest inspirations released them. With his upcoming sophomore album, he aims to stay true to the inspiration, while pushing house music forward.
John Summit
John Summit is a Chicago-born DJ and producer known for his infectious house music and high-energy performances. Rising to fame with hits like “Deep End” and “GO BACK” with Sub Focus, he has become one of dance music’s most in-demand artists. With his Experts Only label, he champions emerging talent while continuing to push the boundaries of modern house music.
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