Rich DietZ and bradeazy Transform MGMT's "Kids" Into Synth-Soaked House Anthem

Wednesday, 22 January 2025 10:30

It takes courage to remix a cultural touchstone, but Rich DietZ and bradeazy have stepped up to the challenge with audacity—and plenty of synths.

Between the worlds of indie nostalgia and contemporary club culture, Rich DietZ and bradeazy have built a sonic bridge worth crossing with their edit of MGMT's "Kids."

They've landed on Hood Politics Records with the euphoric track, a testament to how electronic music can breathe new life into beloved songs without losing their emotional core. Their rework of the band's synth-soaked classic transforms the familiar into fresh territory, crafting a house music odyssey that pays homage while charting its own course.

Rich DietZ and bradeazy demonstrate a keen understanding of both source material and modern dance floor dynamics, weaving the original's ageless melody into a propulsive framework built for peak-time energy. The producers' emphasis on the track's melody serves as an anchor point, a clever bridge between past and present that gives ravers a familiar touchstone amid their thundering beats.

Where MGMT's version captured youthful nostalgia through indie-rock, their edit recontextualizes that spirit for today's generation. All said and done, it's a reminder that sometimes the best way forward is to look back. Take a listen below.

The track arrives after a breakout year for Rich DietZ, the surging house music duo out of Florida. 2024 saw high-profile performances at North Coast Festival, Breakaway Festival and the Amsterdam Dance Event, the world's leading electronic music summit, among others. The duo's hit remix of A$AP Ferg's "Work" alongside Proppa and Smith & Sorren also continues to dominate dancefloors across the world, receiving support from Swedish House Mafia, Tiësto, Alesso, Kaskade, Diplo and many more.

Based in LA, bradeazy also had a big year, throwing down at renowned clubs like Las Vegas' Zouk and Miami's E11EVEN. He's now poised for a 2025 DJ residency at Atlantic City's Premier Nightclub.

You can download their edit of "Kids" for free here.