Fresh from being unveiled as one of DJ Mag’s latest cover artists, Cloonee kicks off 2026 in emphatic fashion with the release of ‘XTC’, marking his first drop of the year and a powerful return to his flourishing Hellbent Records imprint.
Building on the momentum of a landmark 2025, ‘XTC’ finds the Hellbent head honcho once again refining his sound with laser focus. Loaded with intensity and drive, the track is driven by a commanding lead vocal from Jocelyn Enriquez and sharp synth stabs, locked into rolling late-night drums and a darker, hypnotic low-end. Designed for maximum impact but rooted firmly in underground intent, it thrives on tension and release, showcasing Cloonee’s instinct for knowing exactly when to push and when to pull.
‘XTC’ has been not so subtly doing the rounds in Cloonee’s sets, with its impact felt immediately, those in the room clocking it as something different the moment it lands. Equal parts restraint and pressure, it’s the kind of record that doesn’t chase attention, but commands it. Dropping at the very start of 2026, this latest single sets the tone for a year where the UK-born, LA-based producer’s output looks sharper and more intentional than ever. It’s a statement return to Hellbent Records, one that underlines the label’s role as the platform for his most uncompromising ideas.
Cloonee ‘XTC’ drops via Hellbent Records on 30th January 2026.
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