Mazay and HIGH’S COOL release ‘Weekend’ via Fankee, a euphoric house and french touch single channelling the carefree energy of early 2000s club culture.

Community-driven label Fankee is proud to announce the release of “Weekend”, the new collaborative single by Mazay and HIGH’S COOL.

Born spontaneously during a phone call between Mazay and Federico “Fede” Secondomè of HIGH’S COOL, “Weekend” captures the chemistry of two artistic worlds reconnecting after years of shared creative evolution. The result is a track that channels the carefree instinct and euphoric energy of the early 2000s while sounding unmistakably contemporary.

Built around infectious house grooves, french touch textures and retro-inspired brit-pop vocal melodies, “Weekend” is designed as a soundtrack for collective escape, a song that transforms every weekend into a ritual of freedom, movement and connection.

Mazay, DJ and producer with a strong electronic identity, first emerged internationally as one half of the iconic duo Pink Is Punk, a project that helped define a generation of EDM and electro club culture. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with influential artists and producers including Drillionaire and Benny Benassi, contributing to multiple platinum-certified productions.

Alongside his studio work, Mazay has performed special DJ sets for AC Milan at San Siro, shared stages with Jovanotti during the Jova Beach Party and continues to tour Italy’s leading clubs with a sound that blends house, tech house and high-energy club sensibility. At the same time, he maintains deep roots in the underground electronic scene, with productions regularly supported by internationally respected DJs across the global club circuit.

HIGH’S COOL is an Italian electronic duo formed by Federico Secondomè and Keith Rich, combining early-2000s french touch energy with psychedelic pop influences reminiscent of Tame Impala, the glossy electronic aesthetic of Empire Of The Sun and the brit-pop attitude of Pulp. In a short time, the project has evolved into a wider creative movement spanning music, fashion and nightlife culture.

As producers, Secondomè and Keith Rich have also contributed to major international releases, including VULTURES 1 and VULTURES 2 by Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign. Their artistic identity merges playful irreverence, refined sound design and a vivid visual language, positioning HIGH’S COOL among the most compelling emerging acts within Italy’s independent music landscape.

The release also reflects the vision behind Fankee, the revolutionary community-driven label redefining the relationship between artists and audiences. In an era dominated by algorithms, fleeting virality and platform gatekeepers, Fankee gives power back to fans, transforming them from passive listeners into active collaborators in an artist’s growth.

Through its innovative model, fans become instrumental in discovering artists, promoting releases, activating communities and helping shape cultural momentum. Meanwhile, artists retain their independence while gaining access to a collaborative ecosystem built around community participation, shared growth and direct engagement.

With “Weekend”, Mazay, HIGH’S COOL and Fankee come together to deliver more than just a single: they introduce a shared experience rooted in nostalgia, dancefloor culture and the collective energy of modern independent music.

New EDM Friday June 12 brings new music from Kaskade, BUNT., HUGEL, DJ Snake, R3HAB, and more.

New EDM Friday June 12 brings together new singles, remixes, and EP releases covering melodic house, bass music, trap, tech house, and crossover electronic music. From Kaskade and BUNT. with Comes Back Around to HUGEL, Big Sean, and Scott Storch with Body Drop, ISOxo getting a DJ Snake remix on FUCK THE SPEAKERZ UP, and Rova releasing the Undisputed EP, these are the tracks you should not miss on this week’s New EDM Friday.

Kaskade & BUNT. – Comes Back Around

Kaskade and BUNT. release Comes Back Around, a collaboration first played live during Kaskade’s solo return to Coachella earlier this year. The single continues Kaskade’s ORIGIN // era, following Meet Again with Natalie Jane and Layton Giordani, the official EDC Las Vegas 2026 anthem, and lands during a busy run that includes Electric Forest, X Games Sacramento, Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge, Tokyo, Las Vegas, and more. For BUNT., Comes Back Around adds to a breakout stretch that has already included Coachella, EDC Las Vegas, Lollapalooza, a Wynn Las Vegas residency, and recent official remix work for Taylor Swift and Zedd. With Kaskade coming off one of his biggest creative resets and BUNT. entering 2026 as one of dance music’s fastest-rising names, Comes Back Around gives this week’s New EDM Friday a collaboration that connects Kaskade’s ORIGIN // chapter with BUNT.’s current rise.

Breakaway Houston makes its debut on November 13-14 at Shell Energy Stadium, headlined by Cloonee, Dom Dolla, GRiZ and Tape B. Tickets on sale June 16.

Breakaway Music Festival, the nation’s largest touring dance music festival, today unveiled the lineup for its inaugural Breakaway Houston event, taking place November 13–14 at the Festival Grounds at Shell Energy Stadium. The two-day festival will span multiple stages and specially curated interactive areas, bringing together some of the most in-demand names in electronic music alongside emerging artists shaping the next generation of dance culture. 

Leading the lineup are global dance music heavyweights Cloonee, Dom Dolla, GRiZ and Tape B. Joining the headliners are Ares Carter, Big Gigantic, BLOND:ISH, CELO, Daniel Allan, Frank Walker, Hans Glader, HOL!, INZO, Jake Shore, JIGITZ, Kade Findley, Kaleena Zanders, Know Good, Lavern, Linska, Riordan, Steller, and Wreckno, with support from 2ŁØT, DEM1GOD, Kendi, and Soar. 

Breakaway Houston will also feature Beatport’s ‘The Block’, a mobile stage experience and artist discovery platform from Beatport, as part of a multi-city partnership spanning select Breakaway Music Festival tour stops, with the lineup for ‘The Block’ stage to be announced at a later date. 

Presale registration is available beginning today, where fans can sign up for exclusive access to purchase 2-Day tickets on Monday, June 15, one day before they go on sale to the general public on June 16. Pricing will vary by ticket type, with 2-Day GA passes starting at $159 and VIP passes at $269. Fans seeking an elevated experience can also choose from Terrace and Ultimate VIP ticket options, which include premium Main Stage viewing areas and other perks. Space Deck Tables are available by inquiry for guests seeking the most exclusive festival experience.

Known for delivering sold-out events and unforgettable fan experiences across the country, Breakaway Music Festival has become a staple of the electronic music landscape, connecting hundreds of thousands of fans through community and culture each year. Houston will serve as the final stop of Breakaway’s 2026 touring season, closing out the festival’s biggest year to date. 

“We’re incredibly excited to bring Breakaway to Houston for the first time and to close out what has been an unbelievable festival season,” said Adam Lynn, co-founder and CEO of Breakaway. “Houston has been a city we’ve had our eye on for a while, and we’re thrilled to finally bring the Breakaway experience here. There’s no better place to close out the season and share it with fans for the first time.” 

CELSIUS® returns to Breakaway Music Festival as the official Presenting Sponsor for the third consecutive year. The brand’s presence at Breakaway Houston will include a variety of interactive fan experiences and complimentary product sampling to keep attendees energized throughout the weekend. Additional sponsor highlights for Breakaway Houston include the White Claw Surge VIP Lounge and the Silent Disco presented by Jimmy John’s®. BeatBox, Jack Daniel’s, Fumi x Cloud Nurdz, Instant Hydration, BELLA+CANVAS, Hiyo, NOYZ, Loose Lucy’s, Garage Beer, and End Overdose will also host various branded integrations and more opportunities for a fully immersive fan experience onsite.