Iconic house producer Claptone links up with vocalist Kurtis Wells and MIRAMAR for an irresistible House Music romp titled, ‘Beautiful Times’, on the rapidly rising LA imprint, Funkshway. Built around a groovy bassline, warm, uplifting piano and vibrant Disco flourishes, ‘Beautiful Times’ is centred around Kurtis’ smooth vocal delivery that comes with a sublime spoken word and heartfelt soulful chorus. Add to that Claptone and MIRAMAR’s collaborative production magic, the track comes alive with an undeniable end-of-summer feel. Tested on dancefloors throughout Claptone’s summer shows and Ibiza residency to massive crowd response, this breezy yet energetic track is built for peak-time DJ sets, beach club rotations, and modern House playlists.
‘Beautiful Times’ will be released on all download and streaming platforms on September 18th 2026 on Funkshway.
About Claptone
Claptone emerged in 2012 with the hypnotic No Eyes, followed by hits like ‘Cream’, ‘Wrong’ and ‘Heartbeat’ that pushed him into global recognition. His sound blends house, deep house and tech house, with albums ‘Charmer’, ‘Fantast’ and ‘Closer’ showcasing his mix of soulful melodies and dance floor energy. Remixes for artists like Gregory Porter, Mark Ronson, Elton John and Dua Lipa expanded his reach, alongside his worldwide Masquerade events at venues like Pacha, Amnesia and currently at Chinois. With major festival appearances, awards, 275+ annual shows and his Golden Recordings label, Claptone remains a masked force shaping modern house music.
About Kurtis Wells
Kurtis Wells is a Trinidad and Tobago-born, Berlin-based artist, songwriter and producer known for blending electronic music, alternative pop, R&B and Caribbean influences. His credits include work with Diplo, Skrillex, Lil Baby and SAINt JHN, along with standout features on ANOTR’s ‘24 (Turn It Up)’ and ‘Simple Rules.’ Most recently, he collaborated with BLOND:ISH on the 2026 single ‘Lovers On The Dancefloor,’ further establishing him as a distinctive new voice in electronic music.
Created from the crash of California waves, MIRAMAR channels the mythical power of the sea into music. His oceanic disco house sound reflects a nomadic life spent surfing, riding and chasing sunsets. A coastal tastemaker, he blends booty shaking disco house, groove house, funky house and curated vibes. He commands dancefloors worldwide from F1 Las Vegas to Splash House, Outside Lands, Burning Man and Sound Nightclub.
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