There are few music stories with the cinematic grit and historic depth of the original DJ matrix. His career started in 1986 with the breakdancing anthem “Feel My Bass,” which went worldwide, but was cut short when he was deployed with the US Marines in the Gulf War. Years later, electro legend Egyptian Lover tracked him down, igniting a monumental comeback for 808 Day 2025. J. Beat Junkies founder, a huge March 2026 collaboration with Rocc, the electronic pioneer, made a new sci-fi alter ego to conquer new club territories without alienating his core Miami Bass foundations. He’s back again with his second single, “Tension,” released under the alias House Of Neo.
Tension is the direct follow up to June’s hugely successful debut Drift Away and it completely changes the gear of the House Of Neo sonic continuum. His debut was filled with immersive, floating electronic atmospheres, so this brand-new record is about pure, high-octane energy and dark club dynamics. You’re instantly immersed in a claustrophobic groove based on a heavy tech-house bassline and sharp mechanical percussion. As the title suggests, the track is a masterclass in sonic suspense, with driving synth stabs, rising structures and subtle dubstep-inspired textures that build immense pressure before exploding back into a room-shaking groove. A track designed for late night warehouse sets and high productivity workout playlists alike.
This release falls right in line with House Of Neo’s aggressive plan to release a brand new single every month until the end of the year, leading to a full studio album. Original DJ Matrix shows his legendary instincts are sharper than ever, backed by a relentless marketing strategy that includes high-visibility influencer campaigns, strategic social media marketing and high-energy live shows. “Tension” is a spectacular display of electronic evolution that establishes House Of Neo as an independent powerhouse.
