After a sold old debut, the second edition raises the bar with Josh Baker, Prospa, Gene On Earth, Oden & Fatzo (Live), Eliza Rose, Fleur Shore, Girls Don’t Sync, Kolter, Lee Foss, Sidney Charles and more set to play in 2026

29 April – 4 May

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Following a standout debut in 2025, Higher Love Festival returns to the sun-soaked shores of Malta for its second edition with a heavyweight Phase 1 lineup for 2026. Running from 29 April to 4 May, the festival once again takes over multiple stunning locations across the island and mixes up world-class electronic music with sunrise-to-starlight dancing, glistening coastlines, next level food and a like-minded crowd.

Curated by Sammy Porter alongside the team behind leading promoters LoveJuice, Higher Love is an all-encompassing European festival experience – think pool parties under blazing sun, open-air shows by the sea, boat parties with beats rolling across the water and secret afterparties that stretch long into the night.

Phase 1 lineup highlights include fresh tech house from new school tastemakers such as Josh Baker, Prospa, Eliza Rose, Fleur Shore, Girls Don’t Sync, Kolter, Lee Foss, Sidney Charles, Riordan, Wheats, Julian Fijma, Paige Tomlinson, Obskür and a special live show from Oden & Fatzo with five headliners still to be revealed in Phase 2.

The week closes in style with an unmissable Closing Party at Boat Club, Café Del Mar, featuring G Chase, Harty, Mazos, Mike Younger, O’Neil McDowall and Sonny Kane.

Higher Love also brings a stacked schedule of stage takeovers from cutting-edge brands including 23 Degrees, After Caposile, Appetite, Binary, Boat Club, Creche, Club Roto, Groovin, Indigenous, INLV, Lab 54, LoveJuice, Modern Funktion, Secret Sessions and WYLD who will all bring their own flavours and add to a diverse, forward-thinking soundtrack across the island.

This weekend escape is a perfect way to kick off the 2026 festival season in a gorgeous setting with an already essential line up, and more is to come soon.

Sign up now at wearehigherlove.com, with tickets on sale on Tuesday, 13th January.

The high-profile collaboration is set to drop via Foss’ Repopulate Mars label this October.

Chicago-born powerhouse Lee Foss returns to home turf with a high-octane collaboration alongside Gabss and XKYLAR, ‘So Hot’ – landing on his Repopulate Mars imprint on October 17.

‘So Hot’ delivers a blistering tech house workout packed with future-facing synths, slamming drums, and a monstrous bassline. The sultry vocal line drips with sensuality over the gritty, physical groove, adding just the right touch of tension and heat. Perfect for peak-time, strobe-lit floors, ‘So Hot’ is another standout cut in a busy year of releases for Foss.

“We had such a fun day making this at Lee’s – it was cool working together as I’ve been a fan of his house music forever. We were in his house in Topanga, and it was so serene and just a great environment. I love how, even though we made it in Topanga, the song makes you feel transported to a dark underground club.” – XKYLAR.

Heading up one of the most popular modern house labels of now, Lee Foss’ influence can be heard across clubs, charts, and radio waves worldwide. Founded in 2016, his Repopulate Mars imprint and its subsequent offshoots have unearthed and provided a home for some of modern house music’s biggest stars, from Mau P to John Summit. Following a smash collaboration with Grammy-nominated producer Wuki on ‘IDFWU’ in July, Lee Foss now taps one of Brazil’s finest up-and-coming minimal and tech house talents, Gabss, a regular on the likes of CUFF and Hellbent, as well as LA-based artist, producer, DJ, and writer XKYLAR for ‘So Hot’.

Lee Foss & Gabss feat. XKYLAR ‘So Hot’ drops via Repopulate Mars on 17th October 2025.

Tracklist:
1. So Hot

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Gabss: Instagram – Soundcloud – Spotify
XKYLAR: Instagram – Soundcloud – Spotify

Landing at Cova Santa, ‘Repopulate Mars Presents Reflections’ launches on Thursday, June 13, 2024, with performances from Lee Foss, Hannah Wants, Latmun, Neverdogs and Kaysin b2b Connect.

One of the most established artists on the international house music circuit, American DJ, producer, songwriter and Repopulate Mars label head, Lee Foss, makes his eagerly anticipated return to Ibiza’s clubbing calendar this Summer, with the announcement of his brand new event series for 2024, Repopulate Mars Presents Reflections.

Kicking off on Thursday, June 13 at one of the island’s most stunning open air clubbing venues, Cova Santa, Repopulate Mars Presents Reflections’ opening event will see the RPM label boss joined by a hand-picked selection of A-list artists, DJs and label mates, including Hannah Wants, Latmun, Neverdogs and Kaysin b2b Connect.

Speaking about the upcoming event, Lee Foss commented:

“I can’t wait to get back to my spiritual home of Ibiza to launch our new event concept ‘Repopulate Mars Presents Reflections’.  As we all create our own realities every day and reflect what we give back to the universe, Cova Santa is a truly magical venue and the perfect place to host these parties, reflect my vision and give clubbers a place to shine with the best music on the planet on one of the best soundsystems”.

Nestled into the side of a mountain, located at Kilometer 7 on the road from Ibiza to Sant Josep, Cova Santa has played witness to the passage of different civilizations and cultures, making it a place filled with mysticism, spirituality, and cosmic energies. Its unique and historical setting has been a refuge for pirates, smugglers, holy men, and a meeting point for the hippie community.

Today, it is recognised internationally as a dream destination that offers endless possibilities for unforgettable experiences. From open-air musical events featuring world-renowned DJs such as Lee Foss, Ricardo Villalobos, Jamie Jones and Luciano and renowned promoters including Repopulate Mars, WOOMOON and PYRAMID, Cova Santa is the perfect place to make memories that last a lifetime.

Repopulate Mars Presents Reflections kicks off on Thursday June 13, 2024 at Cova Santa, Ibiza.

For tickets, details and the latest updates, stay tuned to Lee Foss and Repopulate Mars’s social channels.

Internationally-renowned DJ, producer and label head Lee Foss has served as one of the most influential figures on the underground house and techno circuit for well over a decade now. Responsible for the creation of some of the scene’s most prolific record labels, including Repopulate Mars, Hot Creations, South Of Saturn and the 2023-launched North Of Neptune imprint, the dance music luminary continues to lead the industry with pioneering finesse, as he adds to an impeccable back catalogue that only grows to hold more future classics.

Following an impressive run of hit singles in 2023, including ‘We So Future’ with SPNCR & Awsumo, ‘To Be Real’ with Wuki, ‘Puppet On A String’ with Isabellea & RETNA and ‘Cadillac’ with Ralf, Foss now returns to Repopulate Mars for his first release of 2024 – and the label’s landmark 200^th release – as he teams up with LA-based producers and RPM label favourites Skonka and TheConnect for the release of their unequivocally cool hit, ‘Worship Technology’.

Out now, this impactful underground house cut is flush with Lee Foss sensibilities and bolstered by his own gritty rap phrases, which weave a dystopian narrative and demonstrate another side to Foss’ unwavering authenticity. Championing groove-led rhythms and old-school vocal drops that marry house music’s founding qualities with the futuristic spirit of the pair’s synth work, ‘Worship Technology’ is an aptly-titled nod to the beauty of the genre’s evolution. Conducive to intimate club spaces, festival mainstages and at-home listening alike, this stylish new offering represents another jewel in the crown of Lee’s extensive discography, and an emphatic return to Repopulate Mars for Skonka and The Connect following his September 2023 debut with ‘Egyptian’.

Lee Foss ft. Skonka & TheConnect – Worship Technology is out now via Repopulate Mars: http://orcd.co/rpm200

One of the most prolific artists on the international house music circuit, Lee Foss has steam-rolled his way through the first half of 2023 with a steady run of upfront, club-ready cuts. Following the internationally celebrated release of his most recent hit single ‘Puppet On A String’ alongside RETNA and Isabellea in July, the world-renowned DJ, producer and Repopulate Mars label head now looks to continue his abounding run of emphatic studio output as he teams up with Sacramento-based producer and RPM label favourite, Ralf, for the pair’s debut collaboration, ‘Cadillac’.

A global force amongst dance music enthusiasts, spearheading several imprints including Repopulate Mars, Hot Creations, North of Neptune and South of Saturn, this latest single sees Lee join forces with his close friend and musical mentee, Ralf, who returns to Repopulate Mars for a third official outing following his label debut ‘In Your Bed’ in August 2022 and his impressive sophomore follow up ‘Rich Mon’ in February 2023.

Delivering a high-octane underground house cut, awash with old-school vocal drops, up-tempo rhythms and a driving groove that bolsters the record across its duration, ‘Cadillac’ is an absolute masterclass from the off. Seismic build-ups and bass-heavy breakdowns pack a punch throughout, alongside call-to-arms vocal snippets pushing the record’s resounding dancefloor appeal.

Speaking about the collaboration Lee commented:

“This song just hits. It’s been getting some serious love from a ton of big DJs like Skream and John Summit, and every time I play it the other DJs in the booth ask what it is.”

 Ralf continued:

“Happy to be back on my favorite label with this rocket of a tune. It’s been a pivotal moment in every set it’s played and sure to be a big moment on dance floor for others.”

Lee Foss & Ralf – Cadillac is out now via Repopulate Mars: http://orcd.co/rpm191

Following the critically acclaimed release of his most recent collaboration with Wuki To Be Real ft. Cheryl Lynn back in May, globally renowned DJ, producer and Repopulate Mars label boss Lee Foss now teams up with British artists and siblings RETNA and Isabellea for the trio’s red hot new single ‘Puppet on a String’.

Lee Foss needs little introduction; as one of the modern house scene’s most prominent names, his sets, productions and labels all deal in fresh sounds that consistently invigorate dance floors. On this latest hit, he works with London-based RETNA, a breakout DJ and producer who has already collaborated with Nic Fanciulli and Mark Knight, and his sister Isabellea, a talented vocalist with a distinct taste for the dystopian.

The trio cook up blazing grooves on ‘Puppet on a String’, with fizzing lead synths and a chunky tribal beat. Smart drum patterns and dramatic breakdowns build the mood, while Isabellea’s vocal is the soulful fuel that will set any dance floor alight.

RETNA & Lee Foss ‘Puppet on a String’ ft. Isabellea is out now via Repopulate Mars: https://orcd.co/rpm183

Following the internationally celebrated release of his hit single ‘Edge of Seventeen’ back in October 2022, Grammy-nominated producer Wuki now looks to continue his impeccable run of first-rate studio output as he teams up with world-renowned DJ, producer and Repopulate Mars label head, Lee Foss, for the pair’s debut collaboration ‘To Be Real’.

Released via LA-based imprint Thrive Music, ‘To Be Real’ sees Wuki and Foss join forces to reimagine one of the most eminent disco cuts of all time, in the form of Cheryl Lynn’s iconic 1978 anthem, ‘Got To Be Real’.

Opening the single with the original record’s instantly recognizable horn riff, the three-and-a-half minute cut quickly dives headfirst into a high-octane, juggernaut that pulsates with driving tech house energy. Commanding attention from the off, the two California-based artists deliver a bona fide club-ready hit, as they combine frenzied percussion with rolling basslines and slick production values to take Cheryl Lynn’s chopped up vocals to an exciting new realm.

Speaking about the collaboration Wuki commented:

“I’ve been sampling and flipping a lot of disco records lately, and “To Be Real” has to be one of my favorite disco tracks of all time. I heard it one day and realized how perfect those horns would be for a pre-drop, so I whipped up an initial idea and asked my boy Lee Foss to jump on and bring it over the finish line. I am super honored to get this out with Cheryl’s vocals, and have her be a part of the track as well.”

 Lee Foss continued:

“There’s never been a better time To Be Real than right now. At the moment we live in a world with very little objective truth, and that is a crying shame. This song is a celebration of that feeling…of being real and getting down on a dance floor outside of time.”

Hailing from New Jersey, Grammy-nominated producer and DJ Wuki (aka Kris Barman) has quickly cemented a global fan base with his ability to blend multiple genres and seamlessly mix booty, breaks, electro, and house into hard-hitting club-shakers. Cutting his teeth as a guitarist/pianist in the electronic rock band Innerpartysystem from 2007-2011, Wuki has since gone on to grow his solo project into the globally recognizable name it is today, racking up over 121 million streams across all platforms to-date for his music. Wuki now has his own record label, Wukileaks, and his own monthly radio show, Wukileaks Wednesdays. In 2021 he caught the attention of music’s most influential and prestigious audience, The Recording Academy, who nominated Wuki for his first-ever Grammy award in the ‘Best Remixed Recording’ category for his remix of pop-starlet Miley Cyrus’ hit ‘Mother’s Daughter’. October 2022 saw the release of ‘Edge Of Seventeen’; a globally adored single which hit #1 in the UK Shazam Dance Charts, saw numerous syncs on UK’s Love Island and enjoyed noteworthy Spotify editorial support and radio play from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and Capital Dance, amongst others.

Lee Foss has achieved global recognition as an innovator of the modern underground house sound over the past two decades. His superb and unique ear for music is celebrated through the acclaimed releases on his award- winning record labels Hot Creations and Repopulate Mars. Lee’s love for house and disco was sparked during his adolescence in Chicago throughout the 90s, however, a trip to Ibiza in 2001 where he met best friend and co- partner Jamie Jones changed his musical destiny forever. Inspired by the electro and deep house parties in Ibiza and East London at the time, they formed a band and produced chart-topping records together under their Hot Natured alias. In 2018, Lee launched Repopulate Mars and brought together the best names in house and techno under the label to achieve DJ Mag’s Best Breakthrough Label in the same year. Its intergalactic events have showcased internationally at renowned venues such as Space Miami and EGG London as well as securing co-branded ventures with top promoters Elrow and Insomniac.

Wuki & Lee Foss – To Be Real ft. Cheryl Lynn is out now via Thrive Music: https://wuki.lnk.to/tobereal