Ahmed Spins and Ankhoï Bring Summer Vibes with New “Mood”

There are summer songs, and then there are songs that become summer. “Mood” by Ahmed Spins and Ankhoï, featuring Caroline Byrne and Neyl, falls squarely in the latter category—a slow-burn smash that arrives with breezy confidence and immediate familiarity, like it’s always been playing somewhere between the beaches of Ibiza and the pyramids of Giza.

Unfolding with a sunlit sensuality, “Mood” is as effortless as its title implies. It opens with Neyl’s fluid guitar work, spilling over a bed of house drums and soft disco shimmer, giving way to Caroline Byrne’s understated yet magnetic vocal. Her delivery is breathy, grounded, and just flirtatious enough to tip the track into dancefloor territory without ever overreaching. It’s not chasing the drop—it’s gliding toward it.

The production is clean but textured, a testament to the artistic synergy between Ahmed Spins and Ankhoï. Rather than overloading the track with gimmicks, they let each element breathe. The groove sits in that sweet pocket between funk and Afro house, organic and electronic, local and global. This is a track made for movement, but also for mood-setting—whether that’s an after-hours rooftop party or the sun breaking over an open-air festival stage.

What makes this collaboration special isn’t just the names attached, but the alignment of musical vision. Ahmed Spins—still riding high off his explosive return from a three-year hiatus—has come back sharper, more focused, and clearly more intentional. His sets at Coachella, EDC Vegas, and Ibiza’s [UNVRS] have all pointed toward a renaissance that’s as personal as it is communal. Ankhoï, meanwhile, is living proof that you don’t need to chase trends when you’re rooted in craft. With a guitar in one hand and his foot in underground grooves, he’s built a sonic identity that doesn’t try to dominate the room—it seduces it.

Their quote says it all: “We wanted it to feel as sunny and full of energy as the good vibes we share during our events. It ended up becoming a dancefloor weapon.” The honesty in that statement is reflected in the track itself. It’s not trying too hard. It’s not trying to be the song of the summer. It just is.

Then there’s Caroline Byrne—a name that dance aficionados are already familiar with from her work with Gorgon City and LP Giobbi. Her ability to toe the line between R&B soulfulness and club-ready polish has earned her over 130 million streams for a reason. She’s one of those artists who makes a song feel human, even when it’s engineered for massive festival speakers.

And Neyl—whose guitar work on this track deserves its own spotlight—brings a kind of warmth and worldliness that gives “Mood” its final shine. His credentials speak for themselves, from Coachella appearances with Francis Mercier to remixes played by Keinemusik. But on “Mood,” he isn’t just a featured player—he’s the glue between the percussive pulse and the vocal wind.