31 July, 2026 - Brazilian powerhouse Vintage Culture joins forces with London producer Nariman and British vocalist rhys from the sticks for 'Think Too Much', the lead track of the two-track release 'Think Too Much & Guilty Pleasures', arriving via Affairs Music. Pairing tech house drive with a sharp British vocal edge and punk urgency, the release marks a bolder, more character-driven chapter for Vintage Culture as his Affairs platform continues to grow.
'Think Too Much' is the emotional centre of the release: a tense, vocal-driven record that pushes Vintage Culture's melodic tech house into more urgent territory. Built around the unmistakable voice and writing of rhys from the sticks, with additional production from Nariman, the track captures a mind that will not switch off. Late nights, bad habits, online distraction and self-judgment all feed into a lyric that plays like a private confession delivered under pressure, with the repeated line "at least you're thinking 'bout me" turning insecurity into something strangely defiant.
There is a distinctly British influence in the record's vocal attitude and nervous energy: part spoken-word edge, part club chant, part late-night internal monologue. It channels the friction and immediacy of punk through tension, repetition and attack rather than guitars or nostalgia. The production tightens around the vocal instead of decorating it, with Vintage Culture's melodic instincts giving the track scale and Nariman's musicality shaping it with detail, rhythm and restraint. The result is a record built for DJs but written from a real human place.
“For me, the best music lives in both places: in the mind and on the stage. THINK TOO MUCH came from that idea. It has emotion, passion, and makes you think. But it also has the energy we want people to feel when we play it live. Nariman, Rhys and I wanted to make something honest; music that can fill a room, while still leaving you with something to think about,” says Vintage Culture
The release's second track, 'Guilty Pleasures', extends that tension into a more reckless and provocative space. Where 'Think Too Much' looks inward, 'Guilty Pleasures' turns outward, playing with images of fame, excess and nightlife mythology. Darker, flashier and more confrontational, it pushes the release further into chaos and temptation.
Together, the two tracks present a sharper side of Vintage Culture's current creative direction: electronic music built on voice, identity and emotional friction, balancing melodic house with attitude, songwriting and a live-wire sense of momentum. For DJs, 'Think Too Much' offers a vocal-led record with real peak-time tension and a hook that cuts through, and for fans, it shows Vintage Culture and Affairs Music moving beyond standard dance release language into something with urgency, human disorder and a distinctly modern edge.
There is a distinctly British influence in the record's vocal attitude and nervous energy: part spoken-word edge, part club chant, part late-night internal monologue. It channels the friction and immediacy of punk through tension, repetition and attack rather than guitars or nostalgia. The production tightens around the vocal instead of decorating it, with Vintage Culture's melodic instincts giving the track scale and Nariman's musicality shaping it with detail, rhythm and restraint. The result is a record built for DJs but written from a real human place.
“For me, the best music lives in both places: in the mind and on the stage. THINK TOO MUCH came from that idea. It has emotion, passion, and makes you think. But it also has the energy we want people to feel when we play it live. Nariman, Rhys and I wanted to make something honest; music that can fill a room, while still leaving you with something to think about,” says Vintage Culture
The release's second track, 'Guilty Pleasures', extends that tension into a more reckless and provocative space. Where 'Think Too Much' looks inward, 'Guilty Pleasures' turns outward, playing with images of fame, excess and nightlife mythology. Darker, flashier and more confrontational, it pushes the release further into chaos and temptation.
Together, the two tracks present a sharper side of Vintage Culture's current creative direction: electronic music built on voice, identity and emotional friction, balancing melodic house with attitude, songwriting and a live-wire sense of momentum. For DJs, 'Think Too Much' offers a vocal-led record with real peak-time tension and a hook that cuts through, and for fans, it shows Vintage Culture and Affairs Music moving beyond standard dance release language into something with urgency, human disorder and a distinctly modern edge.
‘Think Too Much’ EP is out now via Affairs Music.
Tracklist
Vintage Culture, rhys from the sticks, Nariman - ‘Think Too Much’
Vintage Culture - ‘Guilty Pleasures’
Vintage Culture, rhys from the sticks, Nariman - ‘Think Too Much’
Vintage Culture - ‘Guilty Pleasures’
About Vintage Culture
Vintage Culture is a global powerhouse in electronic music and is recognised as one of the most influential artists of his generation. Rising from a small town in Brazil to topping the Billboard, Spotify, and Beatport charts, he has amassed over 1.5 billion Spotify streams and several Diamond, Platinum, and Gold certifications.
In 2024, he released his debut album, Promised Land, featuring collaborations with The Temper Trap and Maverick Sabre, alongside a remix pack from Solomun, CamelPhat, and others. Beyond his release, Vintage Culture has built a global reputation through landmark residencies in Ibiza and Las Vegas, headline performances at major festivals, including Tomorrowland, EDC, and Burning Man, and the launch of Vintage Is A Festival, which has sold out stadiums across Brazil.
Alongside his work as an artist, he founded Affairs in 2025, a creative platform focused on collaboration, emotion, and innovation. The label connects underground credibility with mainstream appeal, bringing together global talent to create music that stands out both on and off the dancefloor. With releases like ‘Upon Your Skin’, ‘Get Naughty’, and ‘Feel The Rhythm’, Affairs is quickly becoming known for forward-thinking electronic music that values creativity, connection, and the changing sound of club culture.
Vintage Culture is a global powerhouse in electronic music and is recognised as one of the most influential artists of his generation. Rising from a small town in Brazil to topping the Billboard, Spotify, and Beatport charts, he has amassed over 1.5 billion Spotify streams and several Diamond, Platinum, and Gold certifications.
In 2024, he released his debut album, Promised Land, featuring collaborations with The Temper Trap and Maverick Sabre, alongside a remix pack from Solomun, CamelPhat, and others. Beyond his release, Vintage Culture has built a global reputation through landmark residencies in Ibiza and Las Vegas, headline performances at major festivals, including Tomorrowland, EDC, and Burning Man, and the launch of Vintage Is A Festival, which has sold out stadiums across Brazil.
Alongside his work as an artist, he founded Affairs in 2025, a creative platform focused on collaboration, emotion, and innovation. The label connects underground credibility with mainstream appeal, bringing together global talent to create music that stands out both on and off the dancefloor. With releases like ‘Upon Your Skin’, ‘Get Naughty’, and ‘Feel The Rhythm’, Affairs is quickly becoming known for forward-thinking electronic music that values creativity, connection, and the changing sound of club culture.
In 2026, Vintage Culture continues to operate at the highest tier of global electronic music. Following a landmark 2025 run that included performances at Coachella, Glastonbury, Creamfields, and more, he enters the next chapter of his career with appearances at Cercle Festival, Timewarp, and his own Pacha residency. The run further cements his position at the forefront of modern club culture, balancing scale, credibility, and cultural relevance as one of electronic music’s defining figures.
About Nariman:
Nariman is a London-based songwriter, producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist whose work connects underground club music, global rhythm and detailed songcraft. Before stepping forward under his own name, he built credibility as part of JADED, the London house project known across UK club culture and international dance floors. His work as a songwriter and producer continues to place him within a new wave of electronic collaborators moving naturally between the studio and the club.
Nariman is a London-based songwriter, producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist whose work connects underground club music, global rhythm and detailed songcraft. Before stepping forward under his own name, he built credibility as part of JADED, the London house project known across UK club culture and international dance floors. His work as a songwriter and producer continues to place him within a new wave of electronic collaborators moving naturally between the studio and the club.
About rhys from the sticks:
rhys from the sticks is the artist project of British artist, songwriter and vocalist Rhys Kirkby-Cox. Previously known as one half of Everyone You Know, Rhys has built a strong artist story across UK and European music, with more than 200 million streams, major festival performances and support from respected tastemakers including BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and Elton John on Apple Music. His writing brings a distinctly British voice to electronic music: direct, melodic, observant and full of character.
rhys from the sticks is the artist project of British artist, songwriter and vocalist Rhys Kirkby-Cox. Previously known as one half of Everyone You Know, Rhys has built a strong artist story across UK and European music, with more than 200 million streams, major festival performances and support from respected tastemakers including BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and Elton John on Apple Music. His writing brings a distinctly British voice to electronic music: direct, melodic, observant and full of character.
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