Cinematic Melodic Bass artist NURKO – one of the scene’s most technically gifted producers – releases his new album ‘Solstice,’ a 19-track debut body of work built on emotional, Pop-driven Bass music. The album brings together a wide cast of cross-genre collaborators, including Kiesza, iann dior, Micah Martin, Casey Cook, Crystal Skies, Amidy, Monika Santucci, VNDETTA, Stefan PVDS, and more.
It’s the work of an artist who has spent years at the top of the melodic bass world thanks to releases like his collaboration with ILLENIUM and Valerie Broussard, “Sideways,” which reached the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic chart and has drawn over 40 million streams. At the same time, his acclaimed 2022 debut EP ‘Arrival’ carried him onto his first headlining tour, taking in rooms like New York’s Webster Hall and Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium.
Centered on the idea of turning toward the light, ‘Solstice’ moves through emotional transition, resilience, personal growth and the tension between light and dark – the themes of healing, heartbreak, hope and grief that have defined NURKO’s music and forged a deep connection with fans around the world.
The record arrives alongside a full album-themed tour, to be unveiled in October 2026 and officially begin in March 2027, with confirmed dates across Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Seattle, Portland, Toronto, Montreal, Dallas, New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, Atlanta, and more. The release of ‘Solstice’ also marks the launch of Thrive Together, a mental health initiative NURKO is founding in direct connection with the album and the narrative of his music.
“I made ‘Solstice’ because I wanted to create something that felt bigger than just a collection of songs. This album came from a really personal place – the ups, the lows, the moments where you’re trying to find light again, and the people who help you get through it. A lot of my music has always lived in that emotional space: healing, heartbreak, hope, grief, resilience, and finding your way back to yourself. Over the years, fans have told me that these songs helped them through some of the hardest moments in their lives, and that’s something I don’t take lightly. That’s also why I wanted to launch the mental health initiative alongside this album. ‘Solstice’ is about turning toward the light, and the initiative is a way to take the emotional connection people feel through the music and turn it into something real – community, awareness, resources, and support. At the end of the day, the mission is simple: I want people to feel less alone. If the album can give someone language for what they’re feeling, and the initiative can help connect them to support or community, then that’s the bigger purpose behind all of this.” — NURKO
NURKO’s forthcoming shows:
Aug 02 – Thrive Together charity event + “Solstice” release party at Perry’s Beach – Santa Monica, CA
Aug 07 – Armory – Minneapolis, MN
Aug 08 – Exchange LA – Los Angeles, CA
Aug 28 – Pure Nightclub – Sunnyvale, CA
Aug 29 – NOVA SD – San Diego, CA
Sep 25 – Mission Nightclub – New York City, NY
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References
Unfolded PR. (2026). NURKO Releases Debut Album “Solstice” Featuring Kiesza, iann dior, Micah Martin and More – Out Now, Paired with NURKO’s Thrive Together Mental Health Initiative. Retrieved from [Email communication].
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