Citizen Kain launches his new label Eversun Records with first single “Moments” featuring Kaps – Out December 5th – Get it HERE
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Melodic techno maestro Citizen Kain launches his new label Eversun Records – promising ’emotion, energy and light’ – with intense cinematic single “Moments” featuring Kaps, out now.
The French producer’s take on melodic techno carries influences including hardcore, DnB, House, 80s synth bands… All united by high energy, soulful emotion, and diamond-sharp production. Kain is now used to basking in solar heat after years of being the DJ’s DJ, his ‘very fat, high energy’ tracks heating up sets by Tale of Us, Maceo Plex, ARTBAT, Solomun et al, releasing on labels like Ellum Audio, Afterlife, UPPERGROUND, Massano’s Simulate, ATLANT, Siamese…
“After years of working with major labels as a producer, I now feel the need for a space where I can stay true to myself, to my sound, and to the freedom that first made me fall in love with this culture. ‘Eversun’ is that space — a place without boundaries, built to let the music evolve naturally.”
Fusing melodic techno precision with the warmth of progressive house produces the urgency of a manifesto for unity, with siren- and trumpet-like calls and Kaps’ assertive, edgy, soulful vocal, supported by heart-stirring melodic synth chord progressions. Guaranteed to bring dance floor clubbers together as one, and live long in their minds thereafter.
“What ‘Eversun’ represents for me goes back to a moment in Koh Phangan in Thailand,” Kain says. I was on a hidden beach at sunrise, surrounded by a crowd of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. Everyone was dancing with the same energy, the same joy. As the sun rose, it touched all of us equally. It warmed our bodies, illuminated our path, and amplified the feeling that music was connecting us. That day eventually ended, but its brightness stayed with me. This is why I created Eversun — as a tribute to those timeless moments and to the early spirit of electronic music: peace, love, unity, respect.”
“Moments” gives a thrilling taste of what’s to come on the new imprint. It’s clear that Eversun presages a white-hot future for Citizen Kain. “See you on the dance floor…”
“Moments” featuring Kaps is out now on Eversun Records. Get it HERE.
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Two years ago, Citizen Kain and I connected to shine a light on his high-energy melodic EP Stories on his UNSEEN imprint, a release that captured everything I love about his sound: movement, emotion, and intensity built for the dance floor. Since then, Kain has stayed in relentless motion, quietly stacking wins and refining his craft with the kind of consistency that separates true artists from passing moments.
Now he’s entering a new chapter, launching his new label, Eversun Records, with a powerful first statement: “Moments” featuring Kaps. It’s a cinematic, high-impact single that brings melodic techno precision together with progressive warmth and purpose. We caught up to discuss the new single, his work with Kaps, what keeps him going, and why consistency is not just a mindset, it’s the engine behind everything he builds. From UNSEEN to Eversun, the mission stays the same: music that moves bodies and leaves a mark. Let’s get into it.
You launched your new label Eversun Records at the end of last year with the single “Moments” featuring Kaps. Why did this track feel like the right way to introduce the label to the world?
“Moments” felt like the most honest starting point for Eversun. The label was never meant to be a concept or a marketing move, it’s an extension of my inner world. This track carries everything I want Eversun to stand for: emotion first, tension, melody, and a sense of elevation without losing impact on the dance floor.
Working with Kaps made it even more natural. There was no calculation behind it, just a shared sensitivity and a desire to create something timeless rather than functional. Launching the label with this track was like a statement.
Your tracks have already received strong support from artists like Adam Beyer, Solomun, David Guetta, ARTBAT, and Maceo Plex. What does that level of backing mean to you at this stage of your career?
Their support means something very specific to me. These are artists with strong identities and very different audiences, so when different tracks of mine resonate across those worlds, it tells me the music stands on its own.
I don’t see it as a milestone to celebrate and move on from, I see it as confirmation that consistency matters. It shows that staying true to my sonic identity can still connect at the highest level of the scene.
Of course, having that kind of backing gives visibility and credibility, but more importantly, it reinforces trust in my creative direction. It pushes me to go deeper rather than play safer.
The second single on the label is “Above The Clouds” and was released January 23. Tell us a bit more about this single…
“Above The Clouds” represents another facet of Eversun. If “Moments” was about introspection and emotional connection, this track is more about elevation and release. It’s built around a feeling of expansion, like that instant on a dance floor when everything lifts and the energy becomes almost weightless.
The idea behind it was to create something immersive but powerful, melodic but driving. Nicolas Cuer and I wanted the tension to feel constant, almost hypnotic, while the harmonies give that sensation of rising higher and higher, hence the title.
It’s a track designed for peak moments, but with depth. Not just a drop, not just energy, a journey. And for me, that balance between emotion and impact is exactly what Eversun Records stands for.
You’ve released music on many influential labels over the years. Why does launching Eversun Records feel like the right move for you now?
I’ve learned a lot releasing music on influential labels. Each experience helped me grow, refine my sound, and understand the industry from different angles. But at some point, you feel the need for full creative freedom, not just in the music, but in the vision around it.
The label gives me space to release music without compromise, to shape a consistent artistic direction, and eventually to support other artists who resonate with that same emotional and melodic depth.
It’s not about stepping away from other labels. It’s about creating a home. A place where the music isn’t driven by trends or timing, but by intention. And right now, that feels like the most honest move I can make.
Eversun is described as a label focused on emotion, energy, and light. How will that philosophy guide the music and artists released on the imprint?
Emotion, energy, and light aren’t marketing words for me, it’s more like filters.
Emotion means the track has to carry something real. Even if it’s powerful and made for peak time, there needs to be depth in the harmony or atmosphere. If it feels empty, it won’t belong on the label.
Energy is about functionality. The music has to work on a big system. It needs drive, clarity, and tension that translate on a dance floor. I’m very attentive to that because I’m still a DJ first.
Light is probably the most subtle element. It’s that sense of elevation, something uplifting, even in darker moments. I don’t want the label to feel heavy or aggressive for the sake of it. There should always be a feeling of movement forward.
So that philosophy will guide every release. Not in a rigid way, but as a compass. If a track aligns naturally with those three elements, then it will find a place on Eversun.
Looking ahead, what can listeners expect next from Eversun Records and from you as an artist?
Eversun will continue to grow organically. I’m not interested in flooding the schedule, every release has to feel intentional. The focus is on quality, emotional depth, and a strong sonic identity that people can recognize after just a few seconds.
In the coming months, there will be new original material from me that pushes further into immersive, melodic territory while keeping that raw tension for the dance floor. I’m also working on opening the label to a small number of artists who truly connect with the vision, not based on hype, but on artistic alignment.
As for me personally, the goal is evolution without losing essence. I want to go deeper, take more risks in sound design, structure, and atmosphere, and keep building something that feels timeless rather than reactive.
“Above The Clouds” blends melodic techno precision with progressive house warmth. How intentional was that fusion when you were shaping the track?
It wasn’t something we overthought. We just followed what felt right for the track.
Nicolas and me has always been influenced by both melodic techno and progressive house, so that balance comes quite naturally in the production. We like the drive and structure of melodic techno, but we also need warmth and emotion in the harmonies. “Above The Clouds” just evolved in that direction without forcing it.
In the studio, I focus more on the feeling than on fitting into a specific genre. If the track feels uplifting but still strong enough for a big system, then I’m happy. The fusion happened organically, it’s simply a reflection of what I like to play and what moves me on a dance floor.
Your sound draws from a wide range of influences, from hardcore and DnB to house and 80s synth music. How do those influences surface in “Above The Clouds?”
Even if “Above The Clouds” sits more in a melodic space, those influences are always somewhere in the background.
The energy and tension probably come from my early connection to hardcore and DnB, that instinct to keep momentum and create drive without losing intensity. Even when the tempo is different, that mindset stays with me in the way I structure builds and transitions.
The house influence is certainly more present in the groove. I always want the rhythm to feel fluid and human, not too rigid.
It’s not something I consciously insert; it’s more like everything I’ve listened to over the years naturally filters into the music. “Above The Clouds” is just another reflection of that mix.
You’ve often been described as a DJ’s DJ. How does launching your own label change the way you think about your role as both a producer and a curator?
I’ve always approached music from a DJ perspective first. Playing records, feeling how tracks work in real situations, and understanding energy on a dance floor has shaped the way I produce.
Launching my own label doesn’t really change that mindset, it just adds responsibility. As a producer, it pushes me to be more honest with my own music, because I’m no longer filtering it through someone else’s vision. As a curator, it’s less about having a strong opinion and more about listening carefully, to the music, to the context, and to what feels right over time.
I don’t see myself as someone who defines a sound for others. I see Eversun as a space where music that feels genuine and functional for DJs can exist naturally. If anything, running the label makes me more cautious, more patient, and more respectful of the process on both sides.
With Eversun being a personal and boundary-free space, are you planning to introduce new or emerging artists alongside your own releases?
Yes, but slowly and carefully.
Eversun was created as a personal space first, so in the beginning it’s important that the identity is clear through my own releases. Once that foundation feels solid, opening it to other artists becomes something natural rather than rushed.
I’m definitely interested in supporting new or emerging talent, especially artists who may not fit perfectly into trends but have a strong emotional identity in their music. For me, it’s less about names and more about coherence. If a track feels aligned with the atmosphere and intention of the label, then it has a place.
The goal isn’t to build a big roster quickly. It’s to grow something consistent and meaningful over time.
When clubbers hear a release on Eversun Records, what do you hope they immediately feel on the dance floor?
I hope the first reaction is physical.
When an Eversun track drops, it should create an immediate connection with the body, a clear pulse, a strong low end, something that makes you move without thinking. That efficiency on the dance floor is essential. The groove has to feel solid and confident.
But at the same time, I want clubbers to feel something more than just impact. There should be tension building, a sense of anticipation, and then a release that feels almost uplifting. Not just a drop for the sake of noise, but a moment that opens up the space and connects people together.
Ideally, I hope they feel both power and emotion at once, intensity in the rhythm, but light in the melodies. That balance is what defines Eversun for me.
Anything else you’d like to share with me before we wrap things up?
Well, Eversun isn’t about making noise or chasing momentum. It’s about taking the time to build something that feels honest, both musically and humanly. I’m grateful for the support so far, but I’m even more motivated by the idea of longevity, creating music and a label that still make sense years from now.
I’m looking forward to sharing what’s next, step by step…
Thanks for doing this again, man. Always good to catch up. I’ll give you the last word. Take it away.
Always a pleasure for me too, thank you for this great interview where I could explain the vision of Eversun and see you soon for another one.
I’d just say this: I’m still driven by the same thing that made me fall in love with electronic music in the first place — that moment when sound, space, and people align on a dance floor. Everything I’m doing with Eversun comes from there.
No rush, no shortcuts. Just music that’s meant to be played loud, felt deeply, and shared together.
