In the rapidly changing landscape of contemporary house music, few tracks have captured the “indie dance” zeitgeist of 2025 quite like Max Styler’s ‘You & Me.‘ Released as the flagship single for Styler’s newly minted label, Nu Moda, the original track was a masterclass in peak-time energy building, blending a driving bassline with a vocal hook that somehow feels both nostalgia-inducing and fiercely modern. However, when Parisian producer Notre Dame stepped in for the remix, the track underwent a profound evolution, adding an atmospheric grandeur and a cinematic feel.
Max Styler has long been a force in the US dance music scene, but ‘You & Me’ marked a pivotal new era for the artist. As the debut on Nu Moda, it moved away from his earlier tech house roots toward a more textured, melodic sound. The original version quickly became a staple in the sets of heavyweights across genres, spanning from Anyma to FISHER, and was praised for its rhythmic precision and “stadium-ready” emotional weight. It was a track built for the high-impact moments of a festival set.
Enter Notre Dame, the French artist who skyrocketed to global fame with his breakout hit ‘Yumi‘ on Solomun’s Diynamic label. Known for a style that he describes as “cinematic and emotionally driven,” Notre Dame draws inspiration from the classic French Touch era (think Daft Punk and Justice) while weaving in neoclassical and jazz elements. His music isn’t only about the beat, it also carries a level of emotional depth.
Through his own imprint, Paranormal Society, Notre Dame has cultivated a “creative universe” that blends anime-inspired visuals with lush, organic house textures. This background is exactly what he brought to his remix of ‘You & Me.’ Notre Dame peels back the aggressive layers of the original to reveal a more vulnerable core. He introduces emotional synth work and a hypnotic groove utilizing bouncy, organic percussion that’s become a through line of a Notre Dame track.
We’re left with a track that bridges the gap between the raw energy of the American tech-house movement and the sophisticated, melodic storytelling of the European scene. It is a testament to the versatility of the original composition and the distinct, visionary craft of Notre Dame.
