Bontan Announces the Arrival of his New Label, North Drum
Bontan kicks off his new label North Drum with “Forever,” a raw, groove-heavy Afro house single dropping June 13.
UK house heavyweight and Beatport chart-topper Bontan is officially launching his own label, North Drum, and he’s kicking things off in style with a brand-new single, “Forever” — dropping June 13. Packed with rolling grooves, organic drums, and that signature acid touch, the track sets the tone for what North Drum is all about — raw, percussive energy made for the dance floor. Listen below.
After smashing Coachella, locking down a stellar B2B session with Calussa at EDC, remixing the likes of Jamie Jones and Green Velvet, and landing his second BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, Bontan is taking things into his own hands with a label that champions originality and rhythm-led club music. And the buzz is already real — "Forever" has early support from Joseph Capriati, Diplo, Carlita, Adam Ten, and loads more.
"I’m proud to finally introduce my new label, North Drum," Bontan tells Beatportal. "Born in the North of England and built around my love for percussive, organic drum sounds with an acid twist, North Drum is a space where I can release my own music and build a platform for new artists who share the same energy and attitude."
"The first release is from me — it’s called Forever, and it’s out next Friday. Big drums, a rolling bassline, a heavy vocal hook, and an air horn on the drops to bring that carnival chaos. It’s a statement of what North Drum is all about, house music with rhythm, personality, and serious weight. This label is just the start. I’ll also be taking North Drum global with events, bringing the sound and spirit of the North to dance floors around the world. Whether it’s my own productions or spotlighting fresh talent, North Drum is about pushing forward with a sound that hits hard and feels real."
With a bold visual identity and a global event series in the works, Bontan’s new North Drum venture is built on authenticity, mentorship, and forward-thinking energy — and it’s here to make serious waves through the power of percussion.
Bontan's debut North Drum single "Forever" lands on June 13. Buy it on Beatport.
