JOHN SUMMIT ANNOUNCES BIGGEST EUROPEAN HEADLINE TOUR TO DATE

The CTRL ESCAPE arena production comes to Europe in February 2027, including headline shows at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome, Paris’ Zénith and a highly-anticipated return to London’s O2 Arena.

John Summit will bring his CTRL ESCAPE arena tour to Europe in February 2027, announcing his most expansive headline run across the continent to date.  Tickets go on sale on Friday, October 9th at 12 pm local, with artist presale beginning Wednesday, October 7th at 10 am local. Fans can register for artist presale access at: www.johnsummitmusic.com/ctrl-escape-tour-uk-eu. 

The tour will visit major venues in Warsaw, Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Cologne, Zürich, Paris and London, marking a new milestone in Summit’s rise from underground clubs to sold-out arenas around the world. The dates include headline performances at COS Torwar, Forest National, Ziggo Dome, UFO im Velodrom, Palladium, Halle 622 and Zénith Paris, alongside a full-capacity return to London’s O2 Arena. Further European dates will be announced soon. 

Developed for Summit’s largest headline venues yet, the CTRL ESCAPE show combines an ambitious new stage production with music from his 2026 album and the high-energy, genre-fluid performances that have defined his global rise.

The European announcement follows the kickoff to Summit’s biggest North American headline run to date, with the CTRL ESCAPE arena tour to travel across the United States and Canada throughout the final months of 2026. The tour launched last week at the State Farm Center, University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois—Summit’s alma mater.

The announcement also follows a major European chapter for Summit. During the summer of 2026, he launched his first-ever Ibiza residency at [UNVRS], bringing his Experts Only concept to the club across nine consecutive Mondays. He also played headline shows in Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm and Hamburg, alongside appearances at Tomorrowland’s Mainstage, Ultra Europe, Nameless Festival and an Experts Only takeover at Tofte Manor in the UK.

Summit also recently brought Experts Only Festival NYC back to Randall’s Island for its highly successful second edition. Following a debut that welcomed 50,000 people across two days in 2025, the festival’s return further established Experts Only as one of dance music’s leading artist-led platforms, bringing together major names and emerging talent in the heart of New York City.
 

JOHN SUMMIT | EUROPE 2027

February 11 | Warsaw, PL, COS Torwar
February 12 | Brussels, BE, Forest National
February 13 | Amsterdam, NL, Ziggo Dome
February 18 | Berlin, DE, UFO im Velodrom
February 19 | Cologne, DE, Palladium
February 20 | Zürich, CH, Halle 622
February 23 | Paris, FR, Zénith Paris
February 27 | London, UK, The O2 

Further dates will be announced soon.

For tickets and further information, visit johnsummitmusic.com

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John Summit is one of the most in-demand names in global dance music. The superstar DJ, producer, and label owner has amassed over a billion global streams, scored two #1 U.S. dance radio hits, and landed eight Top 10 tracks on the Billboard Hot Electronic/Dance Songs chart. Known for his explosive live shows, Summit consistently sells out major venues worldwide, from a lightning-fast, under-two-hour sellout at New York City’s Madison Square Garden to three packed nights at L.A.’s Kia Forum and a headline date at BMO Stadium. His global rise continued with a debut at London’s O2 Arena, followed by a sold-out year-ending performance at Folsom Field that drew 38,000 fans, and the launch of his groundbreaking Experts Only Festival NYC—a two-day event that brought 50,000 people to Randall’s Island in September 2025. John Summit will make his Ibiza residency debut later this year, headlining nine Mondays at [UNVRS] for his first-ever residency on the island. He’ll then return stateside for a hometown headline performance at Lollapalooza. Whether commanding an arena or an underground club, the Chicago native (now based in Miami) brings his signature high-octane energy to every set. 

Behind the scenes, Summit is a meticulous and thoughtful artist. Formerly a CPA by day and music tutor by night, he now spends long hours in the studio crafting dynamic, emotionally resonant tracks. As a touring artist, he’s headlined festivals around the world, including the Sahara Stage at Coachella 2024, and produced unforgettable events in unique locations — from the hills of Tennessee to snowy takeovers in Vail, Colorado, and Tahoe, Nevada — all under the banner of his label, Experts Only. Founded in pursuit of complete creative freedom, Experts Only is a global movement built on the principle of music without limits — blending house, techno, melodic, and everything in between. Summit’s global hits like “Where You Are” (feat. HAYLA), “Human” (feat. Echoes), and “Go Back” with Sub Focus (feat. Julia Church) reflect that ethos. He has also been recognized for his impact in the dance music genre through nominations Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, and iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations. 

On July 12, 2024, he released his debut album Comfort In Chaos. Exploring themes of vice and virtue, highs and lows, and the duality of the human experience, the album reveals the man behind the icon — pairing Summit’s signature dancefloor energy with raw emotion and introspection. Building on this duality, Summit released his subsequent album CTRL ESCAPE on April 15th – reframing that tension through a new lens: the clash between 9–5 monotony and the electric release of the rave. Sonically and visually tracing Summit’s path from accountant to artist, the project positions music not just as an escape, but as a communal force—where collective euphoria becomes both rebellion and belonging. This Fall he is set to embark on a North American CTRL ESCAPE arena tour, marking his biggest headline run to date.

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TAPE B RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM GHOSTS IN THE STATIC

DELIVERS HIS MOST AMBITIOUS PROJECT TO DATE,
A LOVE LETTER TO THE UKF ERA OF DUBSTEP AND THE CULTURE THAT SHAPED HIM

ALBUM FEATURES ZAYTOVEN, EFFIN, DANI KING, + MORE

After years of establishing himself as one of modern bass music’s most distinctive artists, Tape B releases his long-awaited debut album, Ghosts In The Static, available October 2. The album marks the biggest conceptual release of his career to date and the first time he has set out to write a complete album through the style of music that first inspired him to start producing.

More than a collection of singles, Ghosts In The Static is a love letter to the sounds and culture that shaped his journey - blending the nostalgic influence of classic dubstep with a modern production approach that is just as personal as it is distinctly Tape B.

Rather than simply revisiting the past, Tape B uses Ghosts In The Static to explore the connection between the music that inspired an entire generation and the sounds shaping electronic music today. Drawing from the cinematic atmosphere, heavy low-end, and emotional depth of the early UKF era of dubstep, the album blends old-school and new-school influences to capture something timeless and familiar while introducing a new generation of listeners to the sounds that first inspired him.

The album opens with "Signature Sound," a collaboration with legendary Atlanta producer Zaytoven, whose work alongside Gucci Mane helped define modern trap music before expanding to collaborations with Future, Migos, Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, and countless others. The pairing reflects Tape B's longstanding admiration for hip-hop production and sets the tone for a 12-track project that blends his signature low-end production with melodic songwriting and the nostalgic textures that have become synonymous with his sound.

Throughout Ghosts In The Static, Tape B continues expanding the identity of his artist project - connecting the old-school and new-school influences that have shaped his musical perspective while pushing beyond expectations of what modern bass music can represent.

The album establishes Tape B as a refined producer, songwriter, and album artist with a fully realized creative identity.

Tracklist

1. Signature Sound (w/ Zaytoven)

2. Keep Em In Check

3. Hold On

4. No Fool (*Focus Track)

5. Outta Luck

6. Think About It

7. Act Like You Know / Walk Away

8. I'll Never Know (w/ Effin)

9. Underneath Your Skin (w/ Dani King)

10. Breathe

11. Don't Fall

12. When I Saw You Again

While Tape B has built a global following through sonic storytelling, creative experimentation, and his ability to connect old-school influences with contemporary bass music, Ghosts In The Static represents the fullest realization of that approach to date. The album is designed as a complete listening experience - a cohesive journey through the sounds that shaped him, reinterpreted through his own perspective.

At a time when many emerging artists are chasing trends, short-form virality, and algorithmic growth, Ghosts In The Static argues for a different model - one built on community, artistic identity, and the belief that complete bodies of work still matter.

Few electronic artists have experienced a rise quite like Tape B.

Born in Istanbul before immigrating to Florida at three years old, Berk discovered music production while studying at the University of Central Florida. After secretly using leftover scholarship money to purchase his first production equipment, he spent years developing his sound before a pivotal moment at Lost Lands in 2019 convinced him to fully pursue music as a career.

When the pandemic eliminated a post-college job opportunity in 2020, Berk committed entirely to Tape B.

Over the past several years, he has cultivated one of bass music’s most passionate communities through original releases, sonic storytelling, creative experimentation, and a distinctive ability to connect generations of music fans through shared nostalgia. His rise has been defined by an understanding of how past and present - old-school and new-school - can coexist, allowing longtime bass music fans to reconnect with familiar emotions while introducing younger listeners to the sounds that helped shape the genre.

That momentum has led to sold-out headline performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Salt Shed, Shrine Expo Hall, Echostage, The Armory, and more than 120,000 headline tickets sold throughout 2025, along with collaborations with hip-hop legends Zaytoven and Juicy J, and headlining electronic acts including GRiZ, Zeds Dead, Subtronics, Of The Trees, Ganja White Night, and others.

His debut album arrives amid one of Tape B’s biggest years yet, following the launch of the Summer Program Tour alongside Levity - one of the first bass-focused amphitheater tours in North America - and continued momentum surrounding his expanding live presence.

With Ghosts In The Static, Tape B delivers his first album as a continuation of where the project has always been headed: honoring the music that inspired him, finding new ways to connect old-school and new-school sounds, and continuing to evolve the music and community he has built.

The path to this moment was unconventional. Rather than relying primarily on a traditional DSP-first system, Tape B built much of his early community through SoundCloud, using the platform as a home for music discovery and direct connection with listeners. Original music, unofficial releases, IDs, mixtapes, and fan-shared live moments helped create an audience that eventually translated online discovery into one of electronic music’s fastest-growing live communities.

Along the way, Berk has quietly influenced a new generation of bass artists, helping shape modern internet-first artist development, signature producer tags, fan-driven music discovery, and live experiences that prioritize community as much as performance.

That history remains an important piece of the Tape B story, but Ghosts In The Static represents its natural continuation: a debut album rooted in the music that made him want to become an artist in the first place, shaped by everything he has learned since, and built to connect those influences with the next generation of bass music fans.

Born in Istanbul and raised in Florida, Tape B discovered music production while studying at the University of Central Florida, where he began developing the sound and creative vision that would eventually become the Tape B project. After discovering electronic music through the dubstep era that shaped his early influences, he spent years refining his approach — blending nostalgic textures, heavy bass production, and hip-hop-inspired rhythm into a sound uniquely his own.

Over the past several years, Tape B has emerged as one of the most influential new voices in modern bass music, building a dedicated global community around his ability to connect the sounds that shaped electronic music’s past with the direction of its future. His acclaimed EPs Hallow Tapes, A Dose of Nostalgia, and Over Saturated have established his signature sound, earning support from artists including Subtronics, GRiZ, Zeds Dead, Excision, Ganja White Night, Wooli, and Peekaboo.

Driven by a deep appreciation for the culture that first inspired him, Tape B has built his career around community, creativity, and creating experiences that bring listeners together. That connection has translated into sold-out headline performances at venues including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Salt Shed, Shrine Expo Hall, Echostage, and The Armory, alongside collaborations with artists such as, Juicy J, GRiZ, Zeds Dead, Subtronics, Of The Trees, and Ganja White Night.

With his debut album Ghosts In The Static, Tape B delivers his most ambitious creative statement to date — a tribute to the music that inspired him while continuing to evolve the sound and community he has built. The album reflects his ongoing mission to bridge generations of electronic music, introducing new listeners to the sounds that shaped him while pushing modern bass music forward.

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Upcoming Tape B Tour Dates

Oct 8–9 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO

Oct 22 - Monstercat ADE Showcase

Oct 23 - Paris Headline - Trabendo

Oct 24 - Bristol Headline - Clock Factory

Oct 30 - Haunted Pittsburgh

Oct 31 - Haunted Atlanta

Nov 14 - Breakaway Houston - Houston, TX

Nov 20–21 - The Armory - Minneapolis, MN

Nov 27–28 - Tapesgiving @ The BayCare Sound - Clearwater, FL

Dec 4–5 - WAMU - Seattle, WA

Dec 18-19 - Echostage - Washington, DC

Tickets + More Info: 

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MAHMUT ORHAN AND FRANCIS MERCIER TRACE A DEEPER GROOVE ON

Creative allies Mahmut Orhan and Francis Mercier unearth their latest collaboration ‘Get Down’ a club-focused cut shaped by their shared instinct for groove, movement and global house music.

Following their previous collaboration ‘Sadete’, the pair return with a record built around a low-slung groove, pulsating bass beat and a sultry vocal refrain that loops throughout. ‘Get Down’ keeps the production tight and purposeful, allowing its rhythmic core to breathe as subtle melodic details introduce a moody, atmospheric edge, before suspending the room in a moment of tension and anticipation ahead of its inevitable descent.

There is a natural chemistry at play with both artists bringing a strong sense of cultural identity to a production that remains firmly rooted in the club. In 2025, the pair joined forces for a sunrise B2B at Burning Man’s Long Feng Art Car, delivering a set that moved through house, deep house, tribal and Afro house territory as the Black Rock City landscape came alive around them.

This summer proved to be a pivotal run for Mahmut Orhan, embarking on a global touring run spanning 50 dates across 20 countries and returning to Chinois Ibiza for his second residency, Sounds Like Pillowtalk, with Francis among the artists joining him across the season. Soon to follow is Amsterdam Dance Event, where he brings co-curated party Mahmut Orhan & Friends x Loveland to the city on Friday, October 23. Francis, meanwhile, launched his Solèy residency at Hï Ibiza, with Mahmut Orhan joining him for a B2B at the September 28 edition ahead of the new single.

Behind the scenes, Mahmut has also been shaping his third studio album, with the project set to open a new chapter in his ever-expanding musical world, with ‘Get Down’ providing a glimpse of what’s to come.

‘Get Down’ feels like the studio counterpart to those dancefloor encounters: direct, rhythmic and built for movement, with Mahmut Orhan’s melodic sensibility meeting Francis Mercier’s globally inflected house sound in a track that needs little more than a groove to get things moving.

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