Rich DietZ and bradeazy Transform MGMT's "Kids" Into Synth-Soaked House Anthem

Between the worlds of indie nostalgia and contemporary club culture, Rich DietZ and bradeazy have built a sonic bridge worth crossing with their edit of MGMT’s “Kids.”

They’ve landed on Hood Politics Records with the euphoric track, a testament to how electronic music can breathe new life into beloved songs without losing their emotional core. Their rework of the band’s synth-soaked classic transforms the familiar into fresh territory, crafting a house music odyssey that pays homage while charting its own course.

Rich DietZ and bradeazy demonstrate a keen understanding of both source material and modern dance floor dynamics, weaving the original’s ageless melody into a propulsive framework built for peak-time energy. The producers’ emphasis on the track’s melody serves as an anchor point, a clever bridge between past and present that gives ravers a familiar touchstone amid their thundering beats.

Where MGMT’s version captured youthful nostalgia through indie-rock, their edit recontextualizes that spirit for today’s generation. All said and done, it’s a reminder that sometimes the best way forward is to look back. Take a listen below.

The track arrives after a breakout year for Rich DietZ, the surging house music duo out of Florida. 2024 saw high-profile performances at North Coast Festival, Breakaway Festival and the Amsterdam Dance Event, the world’s leading electronic music summit, among others. The duo’s hit remix of A$AP Ferg’s “Work” alongside Proppa and Smith & Sorren also continues to dominate dancefloors across the world, receiving support from Swedish House Mafia, Tiësto, Alesso, Kaskade, Diplo and many more.

Based in LA, bradeazy also had a big year, throwing down at renowned clubs like Las Vegas’ Zouk and Miami’s E11EVEN. He’s now poised for a 2025 DJ residency at Atlantic City’s Premier Nightclub.

You can download their edit of “Kids” for free here.

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