British singer-songwriter Maddox Jones joins forces with German dance producer Gummy DJ on the electrifying new single “Somebody Like You,” a soaring EDM anthem that pairs festival-ready energy with heartfelt emotion.
Built around pulsing four-on-the-floor kicks, arpeggiated synths, and warm atmospheric pads, the track evolves from intimate verses into euphoric drops packed with explosive energy. Bright, uplifting production carries an undercurrent of melancholy that mirrors the longing at the heart of the lyrics. Maddox delivers an emotive vocal performance that cuts through the club-ready soundscape, while the irresistibly infectious chorus captures the bittersweet search for connection. The result proves that even the biggest dance records can wear their heart on their sleeve.
A vibrant official music video, filmed across Hamburg, accompanies the release. It follows Maddox dancing through the city’s streets, riverside locations, and nightlife before the energy shifts into the clubs, where Gummy DJ makes an appearance. The visual celebrates the freedom of losing yourself in music while searching for human connection.
For Maddox Jones, the collaboration marks another bold step in an ever-evolving career. As frontman of The Departure he scored four UK Top 40 singles and shared stages with The Killers and Placebo, performing at Reading & Leeds and Glastonbury. Going solo in 2020, his debut EP Headspace reached #4 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart, while follow-up single “Can’t Wait for the Summer” hit #1 on the same chart. Tipped as One to Watch by BBC Introducing Northampton, he later landed at #5 on Music Week’s Commercial Pop and Upfront Club Chart with “Make Me Yours” from his debut album Believe It, and closed 2025 with a #1 on the Music Week Black Music Club Chart via “Body & Soul” with Great Adamz.
Never afraid to cross genres, “Somebody Like You” sees Maddox fully embrace contemporary dance music while retaining the emotional songwriting that has become his trademark. His highly anticipated sophomore album Waiting for the World to Turn arrives 1 November 2026 on Radikal Records. The 14-track collection explores reflection, personal growth and the longing for change, blending indie rock, pop and soul influences. Leading singles include the indie-leaning “One Minute” and the empowering “Change My Number.” Maddox will support the album with an extensive UK run opening for Will Young’s comeback tour, following recent appearances supporting Mae Stephens and Kenny Thomas.
For Gummy DJ, the track continues a rapid rise. Since launching the project in 2023, he has amassed more than 14 million YouTube views with a signature sound that fuses nostalgic dance energy and sleek modern EDM. Recent highlights include “Bring Back the Bounce,” the charting “Ha Ha Ha the Diskotape,” and a reimagining of Sash!’s “Encore Une Fois” that reached No. 3 on Music Week’s Commercial Pop Club Chart.
Together, Maddox Jones and Gummy DJ have created a collaboration equally at home on festival stages, club sound systems and late-night playlists a dance anthem for anyone who has ever searched for the one person capable of turning loneliness into hope.
About Maddox Jones
Northampton singer-songwriter Maddox Jones is a versatile artist whose career spans indie rock, pop, soul and now contemporary dance. Former frontman of The Departure and a solo artist since 2020, he is known for emotive vocals, strong melodies and heartfelt songwriting. His second album Waiting for the World to Turn is due 1 November 2026.
About Gummy DJ
Gummy DJ is a German electronic producer whose modern EDM productions blend nostalgic rave energy with contemporary club sonics. Since 2023 he has built a strong visual and streaming presence, with multiple charting club releases.
“Somebody Like You” is available now on all major platforms via Radikal Records.