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To mark the 25th anniversary of their seminal track ‘Catch’, British electronic act Kosheen are rolling out a powerful series of reworks — starting with an electrifying reinterpretation by techno maestro Reinier Zonneveld, dropping now on Armada Music.

No stranger to recharging iconic cuts for modern dancefloors, Zonneveld delivers a relentless and high-octane version titled ‘Catch (Bounce Mix)’, injecting the original’s trip-hop roots with pounding kicks, turbocharged energy, and rave-ready intensity: Hard, fast, and unapologetically bouncy.

Originally released in 2000, ‘Catch’ showcased Kosheen’s signature fusion of trip-hop, drum and bass, and breakbeat— a genre-blending sound that helped define the early 2000s UK electronic scene. The track featured on their platinum-selling debut album ‘Resist’ (2001), alongside other crossover anthems like ‘Hide U’, ‘Hungry’ and ‘All In My Head’.




This rework series is part of Kosheen’s broader celebration of their 25-year legacy, which kicked off in 2023 with a global tour spotlighting the band’s most iconic tracks. With vocalist and songwriter Sian Evans still at the helm, Kosheen continues to captivate new generations while honoring the raw energy and innovation that made them a household name.



Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Reinier Zonneveld, renowned for his exhilarating reimaginations of iconic tracks, embarks on a compelling journey with his first rework in a series for Kosheen’s ‘Catch (Bounce Mix)’. This version stands as a testament to Zonneveld's mastery of hardstyle production, meticulously crafted to energize festival crowds and ignite dance floors with uncompromising intensity. At its core, the track pulses at a vigorous 146 BPM, a tempo characteristic of high-energy hardstyle. The rhythmic foundation is built upon robust, punchy kick drums that drive the track with relentless force. These tough drums are layered with intricately programmed percussive elements, featuring sharp, metallic hits that add a dynamic texture and aggressive edge to the overall soundscape. The bassline is a crucial component, engineered with raw, gritty synths that create a resonant, vibrating undercurrent. This rawness is achieved through meticulous sound design techniques, possibly incorporating distortion, saturation, and modulation effects to give the bass its signature hardstyle growl. The interplay between the bass and drums is finely tuned, ensuring a tight, cohesive groove that maintains momentum throughout the track. Vocally, Kosheen’s original lines are preserved and elevated. The excellent vocal performance is processed with precision to suit the fast-paced environment—likely involving pitch adjustments, time-stretching, and creative reverb/delay effects to blend seamlessly with the hard-hitting instrumental. The top vocal shines brilliantly, cutting through the dense mix and providing a melodic anchor amidst the sonic chaos. Zonneveld’s production techniques showcase his ability to balance aggressive energy with clarity and impact. The mixdown is meticulously handled, ensuring that each element—from the pounding drums to the shimmering highs—occupies its own space without overpowering others. The mastering process likely emphasizes loudness and crispness, key for tracks destined for large festival sound systems. Ultimately, this rework of ‘Catch’ is not just a high-octane anthem but a masterclass in hardstyle production. Its technical prowess, combined with Zonneveld’s signature flair, makes it a surefire crowd-pleaser and a standout festival-friendly anthem. #PureGold Love IT. [/content]
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About Kosheen

Kosheen, one of the UK’s booming live electronic music showstoppers, broke into prominence with their hit ‘Hide U’ off their debut album in 2001, the platinum selling ‘Resist’, followed by crossover hits ‘Catch’, ‘Hungry’ and ‘All In My Head’. Kosheen successfully placed two UK Top Ten albums, topped the UK and European music charts and won lots of awards with their unique blend of breakbeat rhythms of drum’n’bass to a more traditional songcraft, a side of the band embodied by singer and songwriter Sian Evans. The band, with Sian at the helm, garnered 5 studio albums and earned themselves the reputation of being one of the most iconic performing bands of their time. Starting in 2023, Kosheen embarked on a worldwide tour to celebrate 25 years of Kosheen’s music, performing the best tracks spanning the career.

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About Reinier Zonneveld

When it comes to stadium-sized techno, Dutch tastemaker Reinier Zonneveld reigns supreme. Known for his fast-paced, bruising beats and marathon 11+ hour live sets, he’s become the face of a new techno generation. Classically trained and holding two master’s degrees, Reinier began releasing music in the early 2010s, with his debut album Reverse Psychology dropping in 2013. After standout releases on Stil vor Talent, such as the single ‘Things We Might Have Said’, he launched his own label, Filth On Acid, in 2017 – now a global powerhouse nearing its 200th release. His 2023 album "Heaven Is Mad (For You)” featured breakout tracks like "Dance With The Devil" (16M+ streams) and "Move Your Body To The Beat" (29M+). Reinier’s fearless collaborations span Alok to Carl Cox, reflecting his genre-defying spirit. Always pushing boundaries, he’ll debut a 10-hour B2B live set with his AI twin at the 2025 R² Festival. For Zonneveld, the future of music is immersive, experimental, and unapologetically raw.

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17:56:00

News comes as the publisher continues to prioritize creative A&R investment, expand its burgeoning roster and fuel the success of dance artists globally

Armada Music Publishing, the dedicated publishing division of Armada Music Group, has announced extended deals with renowned dance DJs NERVO and Reinier Zonneveld, as well as the renewal of 90% of its sub-publishing agreements. These extensions signal the strength of Armada Music Publishing’s relationships with producers, publishers, and catalog owners, and speak to the value the company brings to songwriters and emerging talent. 


Armada Music Publishing’s future efforts with Australian DJ duo NERVO will focus on artist development through releases and writing sessions with third parties. Known for their prolific songwriting, NERVO has written and produced hit songs for artists like Kylie Minogue, Ke$ha, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, and Miley Cyrus. Armada Music Publishing controls the publishing rights to several of their biggest hits, including “Worlds Collide” and “Best Friend” by Sofi Tukker ft. The Knocks & Alisa Ueno. 



The publisher’s renewed agreement with Dutch DJ and producer Reinier Zonneveld will spotlight international expansion and collaborations with other artists and producers. The initial partnership, which began in 2021, successfully developed Zonneveld’s identity as a powerhouse live performer. Widely lauded for his innovative live sets, solely consisting of his own repertoire, Zonneveld played over 100 shows in 2024 and is preparing for his debut US headline tour this spring. In 2024, he performed back-to-back with his AI alter ego at the R² Festival for 30,000+ attendees in the Netherlands and will return with the second edition of the festival this year as he continues to push the boundaries of live shows through his use of cutting-edge technology intertwined with his own tracks. Armada Music Publishing owns the publishing rights to some of Zonneveld’s most popular dance-floor hits, including “Flying Octopus” ft. HI-LO and Oliver Heldens,“CSE” and “Fist on Acid” ft. Angerfirst.

Armada Music Publishing also renewed 90% of its sub-publishing agreements, initiated last April following the acquisition of Amsterdam-based music publisher, Cloud 9 Music, through BEAT Music Fund. This underscores the publisher’s strong and trusted relationships with its partners, who continue to demonstrate their confidence in the company’s expertise and creative vision. 
“These deal extensions are a direct reflection of the demand we’re seeing in the market, Armada’s company evolution, and our team’s dedication to the one-of-a-kind dance artists we serve,” said Maykel Piron, CEO and co-founder of Armada Music Group. “After acquiring Cloud 9 Music in early 2024, Armada Music Publishing grew from a small-scale operation to a dynamic team of twenty. We’re thrilled to continue our success with NERVO and Reiner Zonneveld, and are looking forward to helping more artists fulfill their unique creative potential.”
Operating under its parent company, Armada Music Group, which provides label, publishing and catalog acquisition services under one roof, Armada Music Publishing leverages the label’s artist-centric approach to creativity to seize burgeoning opportunities for today’s creators in the publishing world. 



About Armada Music Group

Armada Music Group is the parent company of the world’s biggest independent dance music label, Armada Music, the first-ever dance investment fund, BEAT Music Fund, and its dedicated publishing division, Armada Music Publishing. Armada Music was founded in 2003 by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron and David Lewis (AR-MA-DA). A seven-time winner of the EDMA’s for ‘Best Global Label,’ Armada Music boasts the globe’s biggest dance music catalog of over 50,000 tracks and a mouth-watering artist roster. Promoting dance music all over the world from its offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York and London, Armada Music represents and cultivates the creative exploits of some of the biggest players in the electronic music game, including Armin van Buuren, Lilly Palmer, ARTY, Audien, Miss Monique, D.O.D, Ferry Corsten, Yulia Niko, Jan Blomqvist, Loud Luxury, and Tensnake. Through this star-studded dance music army, Armada Music collects over 1 billion streams per month, secures weekly airplay on the biggest nationwide broadcasting stations (such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM), and frequents the top spots of the U.S. Mediabase Dance Airplay charts. Continually bringing out the best in its artists has led to various high-magnitude achievements, including Armin van Buuren’s Grammy nomination for “This Is What It Feels Like,” Lost Frequencies’ Diamond Award for exceeding the mark of one billion streams on Spotify and the huge success of Loud Luxury and Brando in the U.S. and beyond.




About Armada Music

Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 40,000 tracks, built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.

Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tensnake, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. The label also takes great pride in major achievements such as Armin van Buuren’s GRAMMY nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’, Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ surpassing one billion streams on Spotify and breaking artists such as Lost Frequencies into global stardom.

Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a truly global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent.

In 2023, Armada Music launched BEAT Music Fund, the world’s first dance music investment company, that acquires catalogs with the mission of honoring, representing and reinvigorating them. BEAT’s portfolio will continue to grow; in the first six months following its launch, BEAT acquired the catalogs of, among others, electronic music star ARTY, house and techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, legendary NYC-based house label King Street Sounds and chart-topping producers Chocolate Puma.

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01:40:00


Recharging the 2001 classic, Reinier Zonneveld injects his signature sound into Tiga and Zyntherius’ ‘Sunglasses At Night’. Driving, enigmatic and forceful, this modern rendition will dominate late-night dance floors for a long time to come.




Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Reinier Zonneveld & Tiga & Zyntherius recharge for the modern techno floors the stunning unforgettable anthem Sunglasses at Night. Energetic driving pulsating basslines, pounding drums, punchy kicks and on top the massive unforgettable synthy melody along with intense sharp riffs to elevate the tension to the maximum. The dark cool male vocal is here to invite the listener to singalong and get the crowd moving. Top updated version of the unforgettable classic with the right amount of unstoppable energy the way that only the beloved Reinier knows and his on great shape and form to keep the legacy of the original to the younger generations too. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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