Amsterdam favourite Toman is back on home turf this week, returning to his own High Ceilings imprint for its ninth release. The two-track ‘Eyes Wide Open’ EP finds the Dutch DJ, producer and label boss zooming in on the finer details of the dancefloor, proving that a record does not need to hit harder to leave a lasting impression. Today, we are thrilled to share the title track ahead of its official release.
‘Eyes Wide Open’ is all about balance. A buoyant, bubbling bassline locks in with crisp, tightly swung drums, while bright chords slice through the mix and give the groove its lift. Hazy vocal fragments drift in and out, adding a dreamy contrast to the punchy low-end and keeping things intriguing from the first bar to the last. It is fresh, playful and built for the floor, yet it holds on to the warmth and musicality that have become central to Toman’s sound.
On the flip, ‘Watch Your Back’ strips things back. Skipping drums, a winding low-end and lively organ accents weave around one another, resulting in a slinky, understated cut with plenty of swing. Together, the two tracks make for a compact and confident package aimed squarely at the DJs who like their grooves subtle and effective.
A key figure in Amsterdam’s house scene and a member of the No Art family, Toman has built his reputation through releases on labels such as Cuttin’ Headz, Solid Grooves and Eastenderz, with last year’s ‘Verano En NY’ climbing to the top of the Beatport chart. He launched High Ceilings in early 2025 with ‘Emotion’, naming the label after the tiny, high-ceilinged bedroom studio in his parents’ house where it all started. Now nine releases deep, the imprint has grown into a home for his own productions as well as music from his close circle of friends and collaborators. The new EP arrives on the back of a High Ceilings showcase at ADE, plus recent studio outings including ‘Reverse Things’ alongside Makèz on TSZR and ‘Booty Smoothie’ on Solid Grooves’ latest Ibiza VA.
You can now listen to the full premiere of ‘Eyes Wide Open’ exclusively on When We Dip. Enjoy!
Release Date: November 13th, 2026. Buy Here
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