Duke Dumont Announces New album in five years, ‘Union’

Duke Dumont isn’t here to chase trends. With Union, his first album in five years, the British producer sidesteps the playlist economy and delivers a record that values cohesion over clicks. Out July 25 via EMI Records, Union is a patient, polished, and purpose-driven body of work—a rarity in today’s algorithm-fueled landscape.

Best known for crossover hits like “I Got U,” Dumont made waves with 2020’s Duality, which leaned into melodic house and chart-friendly structures. But Union feels more focused, more elemental. This is Dumont getting back to his roots, crafting a record meant to be played front-to-back, ideally in a packed room where bodies move as one. “It’s intended to take the listener on a journey, not provide a quick fix,” he says—and that’s exactly what it does.

Lead single “Your Loving” sets the tone with warm synths and soulful minimalism. It’s not trying to go viral; it’s trying to go deep. That intention carries through the rest of the 12-track listing, which includes collaborations with Clementine Douglas (“Ain’t Giving Up”) and Panama (“All My Life”), but largely leans on Dumont’s own voice—through sound, not words.

There’s a quiet confidence to this album. Tracks like “ENERGY” and “My Heart (Is Full Of Love)” pulse with emotional resonance, designed not for drop-chasers but for listeners willing to surrender to the rhythm. Even the two interludes—“Prelude #1” and “Prelude #2”—signal a commitment to structure, to storytelling.

At a time when dance music often feels disposable, Union is deliberate and deeply felt. It doesn’t beg for your attention—it earns it. Dumont isn’t reinventing the wheel here, but he is polishing it, grounding it in the timeless ideals of unity, movement, and release.

With Union, he’s made something rare: an electronic album that moves you—and not just physically.