Dina Summer, the collaborative project by Bavarian-born producer Kalipo and the DJ/producer couple Local Suicide, have premiered their new single “Alien“, a tightly spun 80s influenced dance track with otherworldly vibes.
The track is out now through Iptamenos Discos and follows on from their acclaimed 2022 album ‘Rimini’ (Audiolith Records)—a nostalgic journey through retro disco sounds—the 2021 EP ‘Who Am I’, and 2024 EP Hide & Seek (Iptamenos Discos), as well as a participation in Curses’ Next Wave Acid Punx Compilation on Eskimo Recordings.
‘Alien’ sees Dina Summer delve further into minimal wave territory, stripping back a synth-driven dancefloor arrangement to emphasise its pulsating bassline and otherworldly vocals. The track, which draws inspiration from electronic music pioneers such as Kraftwerk, captures a range of retro-futuristic sounds – indicative of the way in which this artist moves flexibly between past and future. Exploring the idea of “other” through an extraterrestrial narrative, the song is a tribute to outsiders and “freaks” and serves as a metaphor for acceptance, openness and communication.
Dina Summer said: “‘Alien’ captures the retro-futuristic vibe we love, reflecting how we navigate between the past and future.”
Grab it here and take a listen below.
Photo credit: Nina Riedi
