Gus Dapperton Steps Back Into the Spotlight With “Take Me Out To The Disco”

If you’ve been waiting for a proper solo fix from Gus Dapperton, the wait is finally over. After a three-year break since his last full-length project, the indie-pop favorite is back with “Take Me Out To The Disco”

Released through ALTER Music, this track is a pretty massive milestone for him. It’s his very first independent drop since parting ways with a major label. According to Dapperton, the track was born out of some heavy soul-searching and late nights wandering around New York City’s DJ and nightlife scene. Rather than overthinking things, he leaned right back into the instinctive, hands-on spirit that made his early bedroom-pop days so special.

🎧 The Sound: Indie-Guitar Meet Club Energy

Musically, “Take Me Out To The Disco” hits that sweet spot between nostalgic indie rock and full-on dancefloor momentum. It’s got all the trademarks we’ve come to expect from him over the years:

• Jangly Guitars: Bright, driving riffs that give the track its organic indie backbone.

• Dance-Ready Grooves: A slick, club-leaning rhythm section that begs to be played loud after midnight.

• A Major Earworm Chorus: His signature soaring vocals deliver a hook that’s basically designed to get stuck in your head on the first listen.

It’s an upbeat remedy for anyone just trying to dance away a heavy week.

🎬 Inside the Brooklyn Visuals

True to his hands-on DIY aesthetic, Dapperton took the reins on the music video, writing, shooting, and directing it himself. Shot on location in Brooklyn, the video follows a real narrative arc with an unexpected plot twist, ultimately wrapping up with an 80s-inspired, beautifully choreographed ballet sequence. It’s a great reminder of how heavily invested he is in the visual side of his art, not just the audio.

📊 Quick Facts

• Artist: Gus Dapperton

• Single: “Take Me Out To The Disco”

• Release Date: August 14, 2026

• Label: ALTER Music LLC

• Production & Credits: Written and produced by Gus Dapperton; mixed by Lars Stalfors; mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound.

Going completely independent has clearly given Dapperton a fresh wave of creative freedom, and “Take Me Out To The Disco” proves he’s entering this new chapter running.