Sammy Virji drops new single “Nostalgia” with Issey Cross following Coachella and viral anticipation.
Following an explosive run at Coachella, UK garage innovator Sammy Virji releases “Nostalgia,” featuring Issey Cross, out now via Astralwerks.
Melding signature skippy drums, haunting violin, and a dark bassline, “Nostalgia” is an electrifying return. Issey Cross’s powerful, euphoric vocal lifts the track into summer anthem territory.
The song first teased during Sammy’s DJ Mag HQ set (now at over 2.1M views), quickly became a fan favorite across TikTok and SoundCloud. 
2025 is a busy year for Sammy, with major festival appearances including Bonnaroo, and two headline shows at Brooklyn Mirage, plus performances at Outside Lands, Lowlands, and Pukkelpop.
Sammy’s track record speaks volumes: “Find My Way Home” (31M streams), “Shella Verse” with Flowdan (18M), and “Summertime Blues” with Chris Lake (28M). His 2023 hit “If U Need It” remains a streaming juggernaut, heading toward 70M streams.
With “Nostalgia,” Sammy Virji continues to define the future of UKG and beyond.
