There is a particular kind of magic in organic house when it is handled by someone who understands restraint, and SAAND is one of those rare producers who knows exactly when to hold back and when to let the floor breathe. With ‘Somewhere In Sound’, the Los Angeles based artist delivers a warm, hypnotic journey built on rolling percussion, deep sub-driven grooves and those melancholic textures that have become his signature. It is a track that feels both introspective and made for movement, the kind of record that pulls a room into a shared, wordless conversation as the sun begins to dip.
‘Somewhere In Sound’ arrives as part of ‘Hoom Side of the Sun, Vol. 08′, the eighth edition of Hoomidaas’ celebrated summer compilation, which brings together a talented roster of artists from around the world. Curated to soundtrack long, sun-soaked days and the slow drift into night, the series has become a seasonal staple for lovers of emotive, dancefloor-ready electronic music, and SAAND’s contribution sits perfectly within that world.
Behind the SAAND alias is Michael Sandler, a name that carries real weight in the deeper corners of house music. Named Beatport’s ‘Breakthrough Artist of 2015’, he has built a punchy resume of performances at festivals such as Lightning in a Bottle, Woogie Weekend and Mexico’s BPM, with releases landing on respected labels including Dilate, Motek, Union Jack and Sol Selectas. His melancholic audio tales are always intended to motivate a floor over the course of an evening, and his command over pace and texture allows every shade of his music to flourish. Beyond production, Sandler is also the Director and Senior Editor of Music is 4 Lovers, a role that has cemented his reputation as both an artist and a genuine taste maker.
The track finds a fitting home on Hoomidaas, the Los Angeles based label founded by Armen Miran. Known for its warm, spiritual and deeply melodic take on organic and melodic house, Hoomidaas has become one of the most respected names in the scene, and ‘Hoom Side of the Sun, Vol. 08’ is another reminder of why the label continues to define the softer, more soulful side of the dancefloor.
You can now listen to the full premiere of ‘Somewhere In Sound’ exclusively on When We Dip. Enjoy!
Release Date: July 10th, 2026. Buy Here
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