by NTO has announced his newest single collaboration, “Validation, Medication” with Sailor & I, out now via All Night Long – taken from his forthcoming album NAKED, due for release in October 2026. In a world defined by digital performance, the artist turns his focus to the impact of social media culture and examines the modern struggle for online approval and the inherent fatigue of our collective virtual presence.
The release follows a series of intimate works, including May’s “Fior Di Macchia”, an intimate piece born from a sketchbook found among his late father’s belongings, and the following single “I Cared For You”, which explored uncharted ground alongside melodic/Afro House rising name Mont Rouge.
Partnering now with Sailor & I, known for his associations with ARTBAT, Andhim and CamelPhat, NTO shifts his lens toward the universal desire for external recognition through Sailor & I’s powerful lyrics:
“I trade my pulse for pixel dreams Where nothing’s ever what it seems They say I shine, they say I glow But I don’t think they’d ever know
Validation, medication Feed the code, no hesitation”
Built around an almost funky bass groove paired with melancholic piano and NTO’s distinct atmospheric sound design, the track stands as a compelling commentary on the digital spaces we inhabit – designed to capture attention and provoke reflection in equal measure.
A leading figure in French melodic techno, NTO has established himself on the world’s biggest stages, including Tomorrowland, Printworks, Sónar and Dour. His acclaimed album APNEA (2021) has surpassed 150 million streams, includes a gold-certified single, and earned support from leading media outlets including Mixmag, Télérama, DJ Mag, Jack and Radio FG.
Sailor & I is the moniker of Swedish singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Alexander Sjödin, an artist who resists easy classification while blending emotive electronic music with dancefloor sensibility. He is also the founder of Arvet Records, the label through which he releases his own work and collaborates with a wide circle of electronic artists. His output spans original productions and remixes, with recent credits including reworks for acts such as The Hidden Cameras. Sailor & I has built a strong reputation within the house and electronic scene, appearing alongside artists including Hannes Bieger, Lydmor and Steve Bug across various releases and compilations.
With “Validation, Medication“, NTO continues to build toward the broader vision of his highly anticipated next album — pairing his signature melodic sensibility with Sailor & I’s emotive songwriting to deliver a record as reflective as it is dancefloor-ready.
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Tour Dates
2026
Sep 11, 2026 — Voodoo Village — Grimbergen 🇧🇪
Sep 19, 2026 — Bloom Festival — Porto 🇵🇹
Sep 26, 2026 — Spectra — Liège 🇧🇪
Oct 09, 2026 — Docks — Hamburg 🇩🇪
Oct 10, 2026 — Ritter Butzke — Berlin 🇩🇪
Oct 22, 2026 — Arena Hotel Chapel — Amsterdam 🇳🇱
Oct 23, 2026 — DGTL — Amsterdam 🇳🇱
Oct 24, 2026 — Chicago Social Club — Amsterdam 🇳🇱
Nov 06, 2026 — Tonhalle — Munich 🇩🇪
Nov 07, 2026 — Zoom Club — Frankfurt 🇩🇪
Nov 13, 2026 — Music Hall Cologne — Cologne 🇩🇪
Nov 14, 2026 — O Club — Vienna 🇦🇹
Nov 20, 2026 — D! Club — Lausanne 🇨🇭
Dec 05, 2026 — Hive Club — Zurich 🇨🇭
Dec 19, 2026 — Klein Phönix — Istanbul 🇹🇷
2027
Jan 14, 2027 — Stereolux — Nantes 🇫🇷
Jan 15, 2027 — Le MeM — Rennes 🇫🇷
Jan 16, 2027 — Le Rocher de Palmer — Cenon 🇫🇷
Jan 28, 2027 — Le Transbordeur — Lyon 🇫🇷
Jan 29, 2027 — La Bam — Metz 🇫🇷
Jan 30, 2027 — La Laiterie — Strasbourg 🇫🇷
Feb 05, 2027 — L’Olympia — Paris 🇫🇷
Feb 11, 2027 — Le Rockstore — Montpellier 🇫🇷
Feb 12, 2027 — Le Bikini — Toulouse 🇫🇷
Feb 18, 2027 — Sala But — Madrid 🇪🇸
Feb 19, 2027 — Razzmatazz — Barcelona 🇪🇸
Mar 12, 2027 — Audio Club — Geneva 🇨🇭
Mar 13, 2027 — Ancienne Belgique — Brussels 🇧🇪
