Sammy Virji drops “Nostalgia” with Issey Cross, blending UKG drums, strings, and euphoric energy.
Sammy Virji, hailed as a “global garage phenomenon” by DJ Mag and “one of the hottest names in dance music all over the f**king world” by Boiler Room, is back with his latest anthem, “Nostalgia,” out now via Astralwerks.
“Nostalgia” masterfully blends skippy NUKG drums with soaring violin strings and a deep, growling bassline. Issey Cross, known for collaborations with Wilkinson, Moby, and Tïesto, brings her signature high-energy, emotive vocals to the track, bridging the gap between alt-pop and euphoric dance.
Already a sensation before its release, “Nostalgia” has been teased in Sammy’s DJ Mag HQ set — which has clocked over 2.1M views — and clips have exploded across TikTok, YouTube, and SoundCloud. 
Fresh off three unforgettable performances at Coachella, Sammy’s 2025 is set to be a whirlwind. He’ll play Bonnaroo on June 12, and two headline shows at Brooklyn Mirage on June 14. His summer festival run includes appearances at Bonobo Brighton, Outside Lands, Lowlands, APE, and Pukkelpop.
With massive hits like “Find My Way Home” (31M streams), “Shella Verse” featuring Flowdan (18M streams), and “Summertime Blues” with Chris Lake and Nathan Nicholson (28M streams), Sammy Virji continues to lead the UKG wave globally. His recent smash “If U Need It” is surging toward 70M streams, and his 2025 opener “I Guess We’re Not The Same” shows no signs of slowing his momentum.
