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The summer heat is in full force, so Party Favorz is here to cool things down with our annual Beach House 2026 release. Volume 1 kicks off this two-part series with an irresistible blend of Disco House, Filter House, Funky House, and Vocal House that’s built for pool parties, beach days, backyard cookouts, and late-night gatherings with friends. If you’re looking for the ultimate disco house summer mix, you’ve come to the right place.
From Slow Start to Summer Soundtrack
I’ll admit, this one didn’t come together as easily as I expected.
When I first started digging through the latest releases, nothing was really grabbing me. It felt like I was wading through an endless stream of new music without finding that spark. After our Spring funky house release, I expected this set to fall into place naturally. Instead, it became one of the more difficult playlists to build this year.
Outside of music, life wasn’t exactly cooperating either. Between ongoing nurse visits for dressing changes, doctor’s appointments that seem to multiply by the week, and trying to keep everything organized, my mind simply wasn’t in the right place. Looking back, that’s been a recurring theme throughout much of 2026.
When Everything Finally Clicked
The breakthrough came in the most unexpected way.
After taking a few days off from listening during my usual road trips, I threw on my Bluetooth headphones one evening while winding down with a game of Monopoly before bed. Suddenly, everything made sense. Every transition flowed effortlessly. Each record complemented the next like it had always belonged there. Before long, I was completely absorbed in the music while some AI opponent quietly destroyed me in Monopoly.
That’s when I knew these mixes were ready.
Disco House Classics Meet Fresh New Sounds
One of the things I love most about Beach House 2026 Volume 1 is how effortlessly it blends recognizable classics with today’s modern Disco House production.
Richard Vission revisits Patrice Rushen’s timeless “Haven’t You Heard” with the infectious “Looking For You,” while Cristoph and Michael Anthony transform Sheila & B. Devotion’s disco masterpiece “Spacer” into a hypnotic Filter House groove that feels both nostalgic and completely fresh.
You’ll also hear plenty of clever mashups where familiar vocals are layered over brand-new Disco House rhythms. These producers clearly know their dance music history, and it shows throughout the set.
Naturally, Loleatta Holloway—arguably the most sampled female vocalist in dance music history—makes multiple appearances across both volumes. It simply wouldn’t feel like a proper Disco House release without her unmistakable voice finding its way into the mix.
House Music Legends Get Modern Updates
Fans of classic House music will also find plenty to love.
Harry Romero breathes new life into Dajae’s legendary “Brighter Days,” preserving everything that made the original a club anthem while giving it a contemporary edge. Meanwhile, RUZE and Chesster revisit Soulsearcher’s early millennium favorite “Feelin’ Love,” delivering another update that fits seamlessly alongside today’s Funky and Filter House productions.
These aren’t remakes for the sake of nostalgia. They honor the originals while sounding perfectly at home on modern dance floors.
A Mashup That Stole the Show
If I had to pick one standout, it would probably be “Playin Games” by Block & Crown.
The instrumental borrows Chic’s iconic “I Want Your Love,” a Disco House staple that’s been sampled and reworked countless times over the years. Layered over the top is an old-school vocal that even managed to stump this longtime dance music obsessive. That’s saying something.
It’s one of those records where every element just works, making it an easy inclusion in this year’s set.
Volume Two Arrives This Weekend
Overall, I couldn’t be happier with how Beach House 2026 Volume 1 turned out. What started as one of the most difficult Disco House mixes I’ve assembled this year ultimately became one of the most rewarding.
I also leaned into a classic Hed Kandi-inspired aesthetic for the artwork, which felt like the perfect visual companion to the uplifting, sun-soaked vibe of the music inside.
This is only the beginning. Volume 2 arrives this Saturday with another collection of Disco House, Funky House, and Filter House favorites that will keep the summer party going.
Until the next time…ENJOY!
Album: Beach House 2026 Volume 1
Genre: Disco House, Soul Funk, Nu Disco, House Music
Year: 2026
Total Time: 01:23:23
- Richard T. Bear – Sunshine Hotel (Royal Funk Edit)
- Tenacious & Roland Clark – Alright (Extended Mix)
- Jay Vegas – Say What (Ohla Ohla) (Original Mix)
- Glen Horsborough – Lift Me Up (Original Mix)
- Rue Jay & Kim Fai – Let Me Tell U Something (Extended Mix)
- Piem – Higher (Original Mix)
- Kristofson – Luvin (Extended Mix)
- Richard Vission – Looking For You (Original Mix)
- Sam Frandisco – Gotta Have It (Extended Mix)
- Cristoph – Disco Juice (Extended Mix)
- Fleur Shore – Call Me In The Morning (Candidate Extended Remix)
- Kristofson – The Movement (Extended Mix)
- Wh0 – Wh0 Can Dance (Extended Mix)
- Cristoph x Michael Anthony – Spacer (Extended Mix)
- Dajae – Brighter Days (Harry Romero House Me Up Extended Remix)
- Block & Crown x Adri Block – Playin’ Games (Nudisco Retro Clubmix)
- Jonas Blue – Girl (Extended Mix)
- Mirko & Meex – Keep On Walking (Extended Mix)
- Soulsearcher – Feelin’ Love (RUZE & Chesster Extended Remix)
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