Tommy Veanud releases Afro House cover of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Summertime Sadness’

DJ and electronic producer Tommy Veanud unveils a brand new cover of Lana Del Rey’s iconic track, ‘Summertime Sadness’. Reinterpreting the original version with Afro-inspired percussion, melodic synths, and a newly recorded male vocal, ‘Summertime Sadness’ will be released on September 4th, 2025, via TV Recordings.

Tommy Veanud’s new take on ‘Summertime Sadness’ is the next entry in his much-loved and ever-growing catalogue of dancefloor-focused productions. With a blend of emotive melodies and Afro House rhythms, the track showcases his ability to merge heartfelt songwriting with vibrant club and mainstage festival energy.

Tommy Veanud comments:

“The song you want to dance barefoot to in the summer rain, the one that makes you fall in love, dream deeply, notice every bright spot in each day, and look ahead to the future with hope and faith.”

Tommy Veanud is the creative alias of Artem Dunaev, an international DJ, promoter, and producer with over 15 years of experience, better known by the name Prime Punk. Over the years and in quick succession, he’s collaborated with a host of underground artists, including Idd Aziz, Lizwi, Coco, and Darksidevinyl, as well as renowned names like Burak Yeter. He also performed twice at Ultra Europe in 2024, the legendary festival in Croatia.

Originally releasing music as Tommy Veanud starting in 2023, he now has over 2 million streams on digital platforms. His tracks are regularly supported on Beatport’s official charts, where he ranks among the top 40 hype organic house producers. His work has also received support from notable artists such as Hugel, Judge Jules, Meduza, Black Coffee, Don Diablo, Burak Yeter, Marco Carola, Acid Pauli, Jamie Jones, Joseph Capriati, Blond:ish, and Arodes.

By the end of 2023, Tommy had fully focused on producing Afro House music and began the new year with a tour in Thailand and the Bali islands. During this time, he performed at notable venues, including Atlas Super Club, the largest club in Bali.

Across his career, he has garnered extensive international experience performing with his previous projects. His touring history now spans 12 countries and 25 cities, including Amsterdam, Ibiza, Tokyo, Phuket, Moscow, Goa, Bahrain, and Macau. He has shared the stage with artists such as Volac, Manse, Goom Gum, Shapov, Chester Young, Alexander Popov, Alar, Aruye, and Going Deeper. He is also a resident DJ for labels and events including Bunny Tiger, Redolent, Technoblazer, Exx Muzik, Cafe de Anatolia, and Symbiont Records.

Tommy Veanud’s ‘Summertime Sadness’ will be released on September 4th, 2025, via TV Recordings, further solidifying the producer’s reputation as a rising figure in the Afro House and electronic music scene.

Tommy Veanud - Summertime Sadness