JAVU Returns With Nostalgic House Cut ‘Tides’ Ahead of 2026 Run

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JAVU has unveiled ‘Tides’, a melodic house single that marks a heartfelt return to his music after a two-year creative break. Out now, the track blends warm, rolling grooves with moody, emotional vocal textures, making it a standout early release as he prepares a series of follow-ups throughout 2026.

‘Tides’ feels like a love letter to nostalgic house music. Instead of chasing formula, it leans into feeling - warm rhythms, lush chord work and a vocal approach that sits close to the heart. A standout element is the breakdown, which features a sampled voice note from JAVU’s girlfriend. That personal touch gives the track an organic feel, anchoring its emotional core in lived experience rather than abstraction.

The single marks the first new music under the JAVU project, a creative persona emerging from James Todman's long-running career. He is best known as one half of Rave Radio, the Australian EDM act that built a global audience with viral tracks like ‘Venezuela’ and became the highest-selling artist on Myth Of Nyx, supported by over 12 international tours and millions of views.

JAVU represents Todman’s move beyond club-focused production and into alt-dance territory. The project’s name is derived from déjà vu, suggesting music that feels familiar yet fresh - emotional dance music listeners want to return to again and again. His earlier solo single ‘Drowning’, featuring Sydney singer Gabriel Paris, explored that expressive space with lush soundscapes and evocative lyricism.

On ‘Tides’, that sensibility continues. It balances groove and mood, creating a track that works across listening contexts - from headphone moments to early hours on the floor. The gentle pull of the arrangement and the emotional vocal content give it a feeling of connection, inviting listeners into both the music and the story behind it.

With multiple follow-up singles already finished and plans for a full run of releases in 2026, ‘Tides’ serves as a clear opening statement for JAVU’s next phase. It signals an artist rooted in club heritage yet pushing into expressive, story-driven electronic music. Keep an ear out, this is just the beginning of a new chapter.