Australian producer STÜM releases his debut on the HARD imprint with his new single, an acid-fueled techno weapon pairing uplifting trance euphoria with thunderous, modern techno stopping power.
Rotating between Melbourne and London, STÜM sits at the center of a new-wave underground that thrives on motion, emotion, and release. Touching down on HARD Recs with his latest single “Red Thunder,” the Australian producer delivers a peak-time techno weapon built for those suspended moments when the dancefloor locks in and refuses to let go.
“Red Thunder” is a force of nature. Clattering percussive patterns and tumbling basslines coil tightly beneath sweeping organ stabs, swirling arpeggiations, and sharp, staccato piano hits. Acid licks flash through the arrangement in rapid bursts, cutting across plucky synth melodies and driving grooves like electrical surges. The result is relentless but euphoric—techno that draws equally from trance-era uplift and modern, high-pressure club mechanics, designed to crest as hands rise and energy peaks.
Shedding light on the underlying vibe bottled up by his latest single, STÜM says, “I wanted to capture that hands-in-the-air moment, as the sun is setting and the crowd locks in.”
Since emerging in 2022, STÜM has steadily carved out his lane through a run of EPs including ‘Love In The Sun,’ ‘Essence of Time,’ and the collaborative ‘Family Matters’ project alongside X & Ivy. That output has earned support from tastemakers across the underground spectrum, with artists like DJ Boring, HAAi, Marlon Hoffstadt, Malugi, LB Labat, KETTAMA, X CLUB., and AK SPORTS championing his productions in clubs and festival settings alike. Each release reflects a producer fluent in momentum; music that understands when to build, when to lift, and when to strike.
“Red Thunder” arrives as STÜM builds on a busy run of international shows. Fresh off a UK and European tour that took him through R2 Festival, Mondo Disko, Badaboum, Kinetic Festival, Le Petit Salon, and Terminal V at Drumsheds, alongside a headline performance at Night Tales London, he’s now deep into an Australian stretch of dates. Stops include Pitch Music & Arts Festival, Beyond The Valley, and additional shows throughout the summer circuit, reinforcing his ability to move seamlessly between intimate club rooms and sprawling festival stages.
With roots in Melbourne’s fertile dance ecosystem and a growing presence in London’s club underground, STÜM’s productions mirror his reputation behind the decks: purposeful, emotive, and relentlessly forward-moving. “Red Thunder” sharpens that identity into its most concentrated form yet—a peak-time statement that captures the heat of festival season while signaling a producer fully in command of his moment on the global circuit.
Leading the charge in Australia’s dance renaissance, STÜM is a producer and DJ fusing high-energy house, colourful techno, and everything in between. Now based in London, STÜM came to prominence in the extremely ripe Melbourne/Naarm scene, making a name for himself through high-energy, emotive DJ sets and releases. A master selector at his core, one of STÜM’s greatest strengths is an instinctive understanding of when and how to deploy the right record.
Performances prioritise momentum and emotion, translating seamlessly from intimate clubs to festival mainstages like Beyond the Valley and Pitch Music & Arts. STÜM’s production is a direct extension of his presence behind the decks: purposeful, dynamic, and built to drive momentum on the dancefloor. Drawing influence from late-90s and early-2000s club music, chopped vocals and long, intricate chords are used as melodic tools, while the techno explosion of the 2010s informs the relentless pressure and drive of each track.
With his own imprint Happy Wax Records, STÜM’s continues to push boundaries and carve out a distinctive space for high-enertgy dance music With a popular fashion brand under his belt, as well as sold-out performances in Melbourne’s Timber Yard and Sydney’s Roundhouse, STÜM is already a household name in Australia. STÜM’s eyes are set for global domination after standout plays at London’s Drumsheds and Croatia’s Terminal V. Trusted by DJs and unforgettable to crowds, STÜM’s production signals a strong future for dance music.
STÜM’s new single “Red Thunder” is available on all platforms via HARD Recs.
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