International dance legend Laidback Luke closes out a transformative era with the release of his CODE/RED EP – a bold, high-energy project that culminates the end of what he calls his “year of rebellion.” Out now on Dim Mak Records, the EP ties together a global tour, a series of standout singles, and a renewed creative fire.
The newest single on the project, Laidback Luke’s cover of “Now That We Found Love” leads his Bloghouse-inspired CODE/RED EP, fusing a fidgety electro house groove with soulful vocals & a driving melodic bassline.
“The catchy and classic vocal of Now That We Found Love, was the perfect excuse for me to put a twisted Bloghouse beat under it,” says Laidback Luke. “Flirting with the origins of Dutch House and a signature Luke breakdown, all of this comes together as I wrap up my year of rebellion with the CODE/RED EP.”
As Luke explains, this year has been about breaking free and rediscovering authenticity: “This year of rebellion for me was breaking out of a decade long mould that I had found myself in: an artist that got stale, a style that was vanilla. I reinvented myself by going back to authentic artistry, to the time right before my big breakthrough – the time of Bloghouse. I honed in on a sound that was opposite of what everyone else was doing but crushed on my dance floors. I needed that passion and fire back. I named my world tour and EP, ‘CODE/RED’ to signify an alert: Laidback Luke broke out. Laidback Luke is back. Watch out!”
His CODE/RED World Tour embodied that reinvention, taking the sound and energy around the globe. “My number 1 show of the year still holds: Avalon LA. I premiered my new look, sound and feel, and took a regular club night, and turned it into an event. Changing stages mid-show, bringing special guests in, playing special throwbacks that connected my original crowd with the new crowd.”
That sense of community – a hallmark of Luke’s early Bloghouse era became a driving force behind his performances this year. “What has always been big to me in my precious beginning years of Bloghouse, is the sense of community. To tie everyone into my journey and most importantly, to share my journey. This became prevalent in my record-breaking set at Tomorrowland Belgium, where I orchestrated the biggest back-to-back ever played at Tomorrowland with 17 DJ’s sharing my slot and stage. The concept was Boiler Room, but surrounded with a crowd of DJs.”
Among the EP’s standout moments is Luke’s monumental collaboration with James Brown, The Godfather of Soul. “Part of the CODE/RED EP, and an absolute highlight of the EP, is my official collaboration with The Godfather of Soul, James Brown. It’s the biggest collaboration I’ve ever done and if you consider that I’ve worked with Daft Punk, Madonna and Donna Summer, James Brown respectfully feels like a pinnacle and 2025 will forever be a highlight because of that.” This release was undoubtedly a pivotal moment, while the CODE/RED live experience simultaneously took Luke from Asia to Europe to North America, marking new milestones at every stop.
A culmination of his Dim Mak singles released throughout 2025, the CODE/RED EP is a statement of artistic freedom and fearless reinvention – a full-circle moment for one of dance music’s most enduring innovators.
Laidback Luke – CODE/RED EP – Tracklisting:
1. Laidback Luke “Now That We Found Love”
2. Laidback Luke & Linney “Gasoline”
3. James Brown & Laidback Luke “I Got Soul (Super Bad)”
4. Laidback Luke & Nostalgix “1000 BPM”
5. Laidback Luke “Sippin’”
6. Laidback Luke “It Clicked”
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