A full-circle moment. Claude VonStroke makes his Crosstown Rebels debut with the anticipated ‘Noche Clara’ EP

Two decades of friendship and shared underground history finally culminate in a landmark record. American electronic icon Claude VonStroke lands for the first time on Crosstown Rebels, the label founded by Damian Lazarus, with the two-track EP Noche Clara. This release, available December 5, 2025, is both a tribute to the past and a look into VonStroke’s creative future.

This move is a true full-circle moment for both house music heavyweights. As VonStroke himself notes: "I promised Damian I would make a Crosstown Rebels release over ten years ago, and it’s finally happened. He was one of the first people to ever book me in the UK twenty years ago."

The Noche Clara EP perfectly exemplifies the new chapter VonStroke is exploring, moving slightly away from the more explosive Dirtybird sounds and venturing into more experimental and atmospheric territory.

“Noche Clara” (Title). Built around hazy tones, captivating synth melodies, and sweeping atmospherics, this track captures the playful minimalism and late-night mood that defined much of his early work.
“Bam Bam” (feat. Honeycomb). A collaboration with beatboxer, producer, and instrumentalist Honeycomb. This cut is a deep, haunting, and commanding dive into the advanced late-night hours, with trippy and off-kilter sonics that settle over a hypnotic, tunneling groove.

Claude VonStroke has spent over two decades shaping house music culture. His legacy is built not only on founding the iconic Dirtybird label (home to talents like Fisher and Eats Everything), but also on his unfiltered love for the dance floor and his humor.

This Crosstown Rebels debut is the perfect prelude to his forthcoming artist album in early 2026. By exploring more underground and experimental sounds, VonStroke proves to be a true maverick who never stops challenging boundaries, even after defining an era.

Claude VonStroke’s Noche Clara EP is available now via Crosstown Rebels.