The four French producers create palpable synergy for their debut offering on Insomniac’s sub-label, a moody, club-focused indie dance cut built for late-night floors.
Baron (FR), Moori, Messina, and Mel Bundo combine strengths for their new single, releasing on January 13th via Insomniac’s IN / ROTATION imprint. “Compass” is an indie dance club record that gravitates toward the French producers’ shared attraction to vibrant, percussive-driven music.
“Compass” features four groove specialists known for having their own distinct directions, aligning on a record that sees them pointing to their true north as house producers. Deep, rolling basslines and tightly coiled drums create a magnetic field for the collab, which navigates through a host of compelling components that enter and exit the focus masterfully. Spanish-sung vocal hook, jazzy brass fills, sustained string pads, and sporadic detuned sawtooth sequences are the markers keeping the track on pace and everchanging. The result is a late-night cut that carefully balances sophistication with an undeniable dancefloor pull.
Based in Paris, Baron (FR) is a house producer whose global sound exudes a seductive allure. He’s gained significant traction for creating refined, crowd-pleasing rhythms informed by his affinity for indie dance, jazz, and deep house. Along with a previous collaboration with Mel Bundo, Baron has worked alongside artists including AMÉMÉ, Darmon, Dorian Craft, Jaalex, and Nico de Andrea. His releases have earned tastemaker support from Pete Tong, Carl Cox, Adam Ten, Jamie Jones, WhoMadeWho, Seth Troxler, and RÜFÜS DU SOL. Baron also has a string of high-profile headline shows lined up at Rainbow Café, Magic Carpet Tulum, The Arcade (Washington, D.C.), Baïes Courchevel, and KOKO London.
Also based in Paris, Moori is an emerging name in house music. In 2024, the fledgling artist kickstarted his career with a captivating melodic house & techno offering entitled “Just Nudes.” It was a remarkable debut, quickly establishing himself as an artist to watch with natural instincts for emotive songwriting and sleek, forward-thinking production.
Fellow Frenchman Messina has spent the last year crafting a sound that bridges deep house, indie dance, and minimal tech. With a growing catalog of groove-driven dating back to the top of 2025, the rising producer has been off to a phenomenal start. He’s also been hitting his stride alongside Mel Bundo, with two recent collabs “Chicago” and “Groove Thang.”
Based in Miami, Mel Bundo is a French house producer building a name for himself with smooth, club-ready cuts that combine influences from indie dance and deep house. His involvement here is perhaps one that closes the one-degree of separation between each of the collaborators, considering he’s previously dropped singles separately with each of the three names prior. His music has been gaining support from Pete Tong, mOat, Aiwaska, Luch, and AmyElle.
Together, the four artists channel their unique styles and varying sonic directions into one cohesive club track. “Compass” is a compelling debut entry for them onto Insomniac’s IN / ROTATION catalog, an indie dance groove that continues to expand their presence around the world.
