Liverpool-based producers Candidate and Saigon (UK) debut on Insomniac’s IN / ROTATION label on January 20th with their new single, “Midnight Dream,” a phantasmagoric house cut permeated with nostalgia.
Sleek and club-ready, “Midnight Dream” exhibits a more energetic and euphoric side of the UK pairing. Tethered to a spring-loaded drum groove, the track builds meticulously through glossy synth stabs, body-rockin’ rap vocal loops, and frothy flourishes. It follows a hypnotic minimal arrangement that feels ultra modern, with remnants of old-school elements poking through. Time starts to warp as the number approaches its apex, finishing off with a ‘90s-esque piano riff evoking the glory of the early rave generation.
Touching on what makes the single standout, Candidate says, “Super excited to release this one, which shows an uplifting and housier side to my productions.”
Echoing his sentiments, Saigon (UK) adds: “Looking forward to getting this one released. I think Candidate and I really got to show some of our high-energy music inspirations in this track.”
“Midnight Dream” marks yet another step in a prolific partnership that has seen Candidate and Saigon (UK) chip away at a nearly double-digit list of collaborations since 2024. From the acid-flecked single “Ladies & Gentlemen” to the slinky two-tracker ‘Steady On,’ they’ve been steadily collecting endorsements from radio heavyweights, including Arielle Free, Danny Howard, Curtis Jay, Sarah Story, Jaguar, and Leftwing : Kody.
Since launching the project in 2023, Candidate has pumped out a host of deep house and minimal rollers, often equipped with his signature hip-house sensibilities. His demand behind the decks has grown increasingly in those years, invited out to showcases for Eastenderz and Flow after making the rounds at respected UK rooms like Depot Cardiff and Lab 11.
On the other hand, Saigon (UK) continues to creep closer to the epicenter of the modern house scene. He’s spent the last five years crafting an impressive catalog characterized by chunky, deep tech club-pleasers. The word about his electrifying sets is starting to spread, with past appearances at landmark parties such as Defected Ibiza, Music On, No Art, You&Me, and Warehouse Project.
With “Midnight Dream,” Candidate and Saigon (UK) continue to strengthen their collaborative chemistry with a piano-laden house offering, pulling them into a euphoric, peak-time direction.