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Kidnap Releases Debut 'Tears' on Cercle Records

Written by Meagen Surowiecki  on May 12, 2026

Another debut single has been certified by Cercle Records with ‘Tears’ by UK-based DJ and producer Kidnap. This breathtaking debut single will become the next massive hit for Cercle Records and Kidnap. The track is filled with the richness of harmony and saturation of warmth. Fueling the production with a delicate blend of soulful percussion and a deep bass to express this euphoric electric groove. Sublimed by a spacious sample from jazz singer Mélanie De Biasio, this atmospheric gem delivers a profound raw emotion meets immersive soundscapes.

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From Sheffield’s underground bass scene to the sun-drenched stages of Glastonbury, Matthew Relton, better known as Kidnap, has redefined the boundaries of emotional house. Since his 2012 breakout Vehl, making his way onto Anjundeep as well. Kidnap has curated a world of "organic-meets-electronic" soundscapes, bolstered by the launch of his label Birds That Fly. His 2019 debut album, Grow, cemented his reputation as a global heavyweight, offering listeners a deeply emotive experience.

Kidnap - ‘Tears’

With ‘Tears,’ Kidnap has invited the world into a specific emotional frequency. It is a record designed for those sunset moments, the ones where the music finally matches the beauty of the horizon.

Tears’ by Kidnap is out now on Cercle Records. Buy your copy now on Beatport. Catch Kidnap performing in Los Angeles, Colorado, and the UK.

Article written by Meagen Surowiecki

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