Girls Gang Remixes Vol. 2 by Dina Summer

Berlin-based synth-wave band Dina Summer released their highly anticipated second album 'Girls Gang' earlier this year via Iptamenos Discos. The super band which is formed by Kalipo (also known for his work with electro-punk band Frittenbude) and dark disco DJ/producer duo Local Suicide first made waves in the scene with their 2021 EP "Who Am I" before releasing their critically acclaimed 2022 debut album "Rimini" and 2024 EP "Hide & Seek." They also contributed to Curses’ "Next Wave Acid Punx" compilation, participated in Purple Mag x radiooooo’s "2070" project, and performed at Reeperbahn Festival's prestigious "Collide Session."

The new album is a versatile collection of 11 tracks that delve into themes such as empowerment, outsiderhood, impermanence, nostalgia, and relationships. While their debut album was characterized by its club-centric sound, drawing from Italo disco and '90s electro influences, this new release explores a richer palette of new wave, post-punk, and synth pop. The sophomore longplayer is more song-oriented, often featuring real bass and guitar, and showcases a more vocal-driven performance from frontwoman Dina, incorporating more singing alongside her trademark spoken words. Yet, it retains the same catchy melodies Dina Summer is known for, offering both indie pop hymns and a few undeniable club anthems.

After recently releasing a bunch of remixes by DJ Hell, Damon Jee, Phunkadelica & The Populists, the trio is now back with even more reworks by befriended artists Karassimeon, Boys’ Shorts, Karla Lynch, Moderna, The World Domination, and Etane!

The upcoming Paris-based live performer, producer, and DJ Karassimeon takes on "Zombie" and delivers a beautiful dark disco ballad that blends haunting disco melodies with EBM beats, transforming the track into a dancefloor anthem.

Boys' Shorts are a queer DJ/producer duo from Greece who were recently named one of the top 5 acts to watch globally by The New York Times. Their remix of "Promise Me," featuring the ghostly vocals of New Yorker/Berlin-based renowned artist Curses, channels the emotional depth of losing someone you love into a bass-driven, club-ready anthem. Anchored by a pulsating rhythm and the hypnotic refrain "Promise me, please don’t miss me, when I’m gone," the track fuses lyrical vulnerability with undeniable dancefloor momentum.

Berlin-based artist and Brave New Rave label founder Moderna - also known for her former radio show of the same name and acclaimed productions including a remix for The Matrix soundtrack - delivers a stunning rework of Dina Summer’s dark wave anthem "Nothing To Hide." She opens with a cinematic, orchestral atmosphere that builds tension and drama before erupting into full dance floor power.

Cologne-based musician Etane, known for his unique genre blend and deep involvement in the music community, reinterprets "Hypnotized" by merging 80s Italo disco aesthetics with a driving techno bassline. He pairs a dreamy atmosphere with a luminous sense of motion, guiding listeners toward a glowing horizon. Echoing the song’s core theme, the spell of hypnotization is carried by airy, string-like melodies and a steady, magnetic groove.

French DJ & producer and Elektric Bazaar co-founder Karla Lynch delivered a banging re-interpretation of "Hypnotized" for dark raves with its hypnotic repetitive rhythms, heavy basslines, and minimalistic Berlin-style vocals. The remix draws out themes of desire, seduction, and loss of control, giving the song a deeper, more immersive intensity.

The World Domination is a German electroclash & techno-pop project, which rose in the underground scene in the early 2000s with releases on Kitsuné and Metropol Division. Their remix of "No More Tears" channels a 90s techno spirit, alternating machine-like effects and a strong, pulsating bass with bright, house-infused keys. Its driving rhythm and the hypnotic repetition of the title create a compelling call to release past vulnerabilities, embrace inner strength, and step fully into self-empowerment.

Dina Summer - Girls Gang Remixes Vol. 2
Release Date 23rd July 2025
Label Iptamenos Discos

Tracklist
01. Dina Summer - Zombie (Karassimeon Remix)
02. Dina Summer feat. Curses - Promise Me (Boys' Shorts Remix)
03. Dina Summer - Nothing To Hide (Moderna Remix)
04. Dina Summer - Hypnotized (Etane Remix)
05. Dina Summer - Hypnotized (Karla Lynch Remix)
06., Dina Summer- No More Tears (The World Domination Remix)