Kyle Walker and Birmingham duo RUZE have released “6AM,” a new house single that arrived on May 15, 2026, via Dub Or Die Records. The track merges Walker’s Los Angeles-rooted deep, melodic, and tech-leaning house sensibility with RUZE’s UK groove-driven approach, built around quick drums, R&B vocal touches, saxophone details, and a low-end designed for warm-weather dancefloors.
Walker has released music across Dub Or Die, Factory 93, Forever Days, and PIV, and has performed at major events including EDC Las Vegas and Nocturnal Wonderland. RUZE, who run Staff Only Records, have earned BBC Radio 1 support and put out music on PIV and Hot Creations, with club appearances at fabric and Ministry of Sound among others.
In a recent interview with Magnetic Magazine, Walker spoke openly about the support he received early in his career from John Summit. The two first met in person at Miami Music Week in 2018, sharing the same management. Walker credits Summit with sustained backing that went beyond a single co-sign — playing his records, posting about his music, offering production feedback, and helping him secure support slots that built his own headline credibility over time.
Walker says he tries to extend the same kind of support to others, driven by genuine enthusiasm rather than industry positioning. He noted that he does not need a personal connection to get behind an artist, and that he can sense who someone is through how their music sounds. He named Nate Katz, Kassko, Cuba, Pauly, and Chesster as artists he believes deserve more attention.
On the current state of access in electronic music, Walker acknowledged that social media has made visibility more achievable than ever, but raised concerns about what that environment actually rewards. In his view, the algorithm can elevate artists who understand online mechanics over those with genuine artistry, and the volume of content makes real discovery harder rather than easier.
His advice for DJs looking to broaden lineups is direct: play records you believe in before a bigger name validates them, and stop waiting for outside permission. Walker described listening to music from the moment he wakes up to the moment he goes to sleep, pulling from emails, YouTube, mixes, Spotify, and personal recommendations as part of staying ahead of what is good before the wider scene catches on.
When asked how he knows when to step aside and give space to someone else, Walker kept his answer grounded: it is a feeling, and learning to trust that instinct is part of developing as both an artist and a person.
Source: Magnetic Magazine
