If you haven’t had Lars on your radar yet, 2026 is your wake-up call. The New York-based DJ and producer – tagged an “Artist of the Future” by The Groove Cartel — has been quietly building one of the most well-rounded profiles in the underground electronic scene, and his latest single makes a strong case that a breakthrough is no longer a matter of if, but when.

Out June 17, ‘No Stranger‘ is the kind of track that reminds you why you fell in love with dance music in the first place. Anchored by a deep, driving bassline and tightly-wound tech-house percussion, the track doesn’t just command the floor – it earns it. What sets it apart, though, is the vocal hook: immediately familiar, emotionally charged, and genuinely infectious in a way that lingers long after the last beat drops. It’s the rare club record that works just as hard in headphones at home as it does at peak hour.

“I wanted to create something that felt heavy and atmospheric enough for a dark room, but had that lyrical ‘stickiness’ that stays with you long after the lights come up,” Lars explains. Mission accomplished.

With dual American and Norwegian roots and 15 years behind the decks, Lars has earned the kind of experience that shows. He’s supported icons like Armin Van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Eric Prydz, MEDUZA, and MK, and held down some of the most respected rooms on the East Coast – Schimanski, NEBULA, and Paradise Club in New York, plus Sound Bar in Chicago. “No Stranger” feels like the natural next step: a record that bridges his deep-house instincts with a crossover sensibility that could open a lot of new doors.

And the timing couldn’t be better. Lars is set to make his debut at North Coast Music Festival in Chicago this Labor Day weekend, joining a stacked lineup that includes Fisher, ILLENIUM, and GRiZ. If “No Stranger” is any indication of where his sound is headed, that festival set is going to be one to watch.

Stream “No Stranger” when it drops June 17, and keep Lars on your list – this one’s just getting started.