Marten Lou keeps the exciting collabs rolling: following his track ‘Need You’ with Colyn, his second single of the year emerges from another creative partnership – this time with Mexico City’s Luch. The two DJs and producers are not only longtime friends but also share a passion for warm, organic sounds, deep grooves, and the courage to look beyond the usual house boundaries. ‘Hideaway,’ out via Major Recordings/Warner Records, premiered live at the end of March during Miami Music Week, where Marten Lou and Luch played it together for the first time.

‘Hideaway’

The track grew out of an ongoing creative exchange: the two had previously demonstrated their musical chemistry in 2025 with a joint remix of Wales’ viral hit ‘LoveHate Thing (feat. Sam Dew)’ (260 million streams). From there, the dialogue continued through ideas, demos, and sketches shared regularly. “Hideaway” is the result of this sustained collaboration.

“Even from the very first version I had the feeling that there was something special about it,” … “The track has a bit of an indie house character, which feels like a natural evolution from what we did before. We both wanted to create something that still carries emotional depth but also feels fresh and slightly different from our previous collaboration.”

Marten Lou

That balance is reflected in the sound: ‘Hideaway’ builds on a hypnotic groove that slowly unfolds, while warm textures and subtle melodies create a dense, almost cinematic atmosphere. For Marten Lou and Luch, the emotional impact was key. “For us, it was important that the song creates a certain feeling of escape,” explains Marten Lou. “Whether they’re listening at home or on the dance floor, the song has a very uplifting and emotional energy, which is something I always try to capture in my music.”

The lyrics mirror this feeling perfectly. The song tells the story of an emotional haven, a person who provides support when everything else feels unstable. “My light when I’m in the dark / My soul when I’ve lost my heart” sings the refrain, leading into the central line: “I’m safe now you are my hideaway.” It’s this mix of vulnerability and liberation that drives the track: a brief moment of escape from reality captured within a warm, pulsing club context.

Marten Lou’s Progression

The track also fits seamlessly into Marten Lou’s musical evolution. Melodic and emotional elements have always been part of his sound, but here they take on a slightly more organic, indie-inspired texture. At the heart of it all is Marten Lou’s drive to explore new textures and sonic directions without ever losing the emotional essence that defines his work. Timed with both the release and March’s Miami Music Week, Marten Lou landed the front cover of Mixmag LATAM & Caribbean— a bold visual statement that was hard to miss in the city.

German DJ, producer, and songwriter is one of the most exciting voices in today’s deep and melodic house scene. With atmospheric productions such as ‘My Love For You (Yebba’s Heartbreak),’ ‘Your Body,’ and ‘Save Me,’ he has reached a global audience in a remarkably short time. His high-energy live shows have quickly taken him to some of the world’s biggest festival stages – from Coachella and Burning Man to Tomorrowland and Untold Festival – while also making him a sought-after name in Ibiza’s club circuit. Artists such as Keinemusik, Adriatique, and CamelPhat count among his supporters. His Spotify following has surpassed 3.5 million listeners, and his music has already been streamed 170 million times, with numbers continuing to rise rapidly.

Photo Credit: Kym Willer

Luch

Luch is a producer, DJ, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Mexico City who has made a name for himself internationally with a distinctive blend of melodic, Afro, and deep house. Already as a child, he was DJing, playing club gigs, and ghost-producing tracks for other artists. His signature sound fuses organic world textures, soulful melodies, deep grooves, and tropical soundscapes with the warmth of analog synths – music that works just as powerfully on headphones as it does on the dancefloor.

Releases like ‘La Calma’, ‘Seve 2.0’, and ‘Siren’s Flicker’ showcase his ability to combine festival energy, deep-house intimacy, and pop appeal. Luch’s tracks are released on labels such as Ninja Tune, Insomniac Records, and Magnifik Music, chart on Beatport, and land in the playlists of influential DJs. Live, he performs across the Americas – from clubs in Los Angeles, Miami, and New York to festivals like the Electric Daisy Carnival – blending DJ sets with live instrumentation. Sonically, he moves in the space between Keinemusik, Black Coffee, and RÜFÜS DU SOL, crafting his own organic, emotionally driven musical storytelling.