CASH ONLY x Syncia - Surrender (Single) + 10 Questions

A new collaborative project is taking shape as international producer and label boss CASH ONLY joins forces with Syncia, kicking things off with debut single Surrender, out now via Famous When Dead Records.

Rooted in a shared love of bass driven, bumpy, garage influenced house, the partnership grew organically after CASH ONLY was sent a clip of Syncia playing an un-Shazamable track at Back To Mine’s Days Of Disco event at Pikes, Ibiza. Intrigued, CASH tracked down the producer behind it, signed the record, and what followed quickly evolved into something much bigger than a one off release.

Since then, the duo have been building a deeper, darker sound together in the studio, drawing heavily on their formative garage and jungle roots. With multiple tracks already lined up, including an upcoming release featuring vocalist Elje, the project is shaping up as a focused exploration of underground leaning house with real dance floor intent.

Early signs point to serious momentum. Their NU WAVE mix has already landed on Scott Garcia’s UKG show on Kiss FM, and recent live outings at ADE via Select Radio and London’s Basing House have given crowds a first taste of what’s coming. More shows are already locked in throughout 2026.

For CASH ONLY, the collaboration offers creative freedom beyond his more traditional house output, while Syncia describes the partnership as one built on trust, fun, and a shared obsession with making music that genuinely connects on a dancefloor. The guiding question, they say, is simple does it create a moment people will remember?

Surrender sets the tone for what’s to come, bass forward, groove heavy, and unapologetically underground. Expect a steady run of releases over the coming months as this new project continues to unfold, further strengthening the forward momentum behind both artists and the Famous When Dead imprint.

CASH ONLY sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infamous 10 Questions:

1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?

Ever since I can remember, I was always into music, but not always dance music. I started with heavy metal and Nirvana in my early teens before transitioning into jungle, garage, and record shop culture. Visiting record stores in London every weekend, collecting flyers to decorate my bedroom walls, listening to new music being played by famous DJ’s behind the counters, and searching for those exclusives and dubplates that I heard on tape packs and pirate radio.

2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?

I'm influenced by my early years listening to DJ’s like Scott Garcia and Ramsey, and Fen from the UKG era, alongside more modern artists that include people like Joy Orbison, Bonobo, and Four Tet. These are probably not the influences most “house” producers would reference, but they are producers who have been an important part of my playlist over the past 30 years.

One artist I'd love to work with is the rapper Casisdead; his flow and lyrics, and whole presence are totally unique, and I truly believe that one day we will do something together!

3. What projects do you have coming up and can you give us any info on them?

I mentioned my influences being Scott Garcia and Fen, and I've got two collabs with those artists in 2026, which is really cool. To work with legends in the London music scene, who I listened to as a kid, is an incredible moment for me. Alongside these ive got a core project with Syncia which will see 5 or 6 collabs this year, and I've got an amazing track that i’ve done with another garage icon, Zed Bias, that I can’t wait for the world to hear as it's been sitting on my desk for nearly 4 years and it's the track I believe in the most!

4. How would you describe your sound?

My sound since going back into the studio 3 years ago has definitely been experimental, as I spent a while trying to find a sound that I was happy with. I guess that was confusing to a lot of fans and DJ’s as I was making everything from afro to garage to house, and while I achieved decent chart positions in multiple genres, I knew in 2026 I had to focus on a specific sound. My main focus this year is on my collaboration project with Syncia, who was the first artist I signed to my record label Famous When Dead Records, and is a bass-driven house sound with a garage splash! I'll still be releasing a couple of other solo records that are more house-led and have an exciting collab with Zed Bias in the works, but generally, you will see more bass-led productions from myself this year.

5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?

Probably playing Glastonbury 3 years running and being part of the opening night at Shangri-La last year. Its always a fun place to play and everyone is there to have a good time.

6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?

Have patience, I've been in this game on and off for over nearly 30 years, and it's only really been the last couple of years that things have taken off. I did nearly 60 shows at some of the biggest clubs around the world last year, and this year's diary is slammed. Get out there and network and meet people!

7. Are there any artists on your radar right now that we should check out?

I really like some of the new generation of garage producers, people like Bugz, Soul Mass Transit System, and Jay Robinson, where you can clearly hear that early garage influence in their work.

8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?

Away from house and garage music, I tend to listen to a wide range of music that is totally different to what I make. I listen to obscure electronic artists like Lapalux and also British rappers, including Casisdead, Ragz Original, Reek0, and Benji Flow.

9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?

I play a lot of padel and try to get out to play golf. I'm also big into food and will think nothing of jetting off somewhere to visit a Michelin-starred restaurant. Last January we visited Japan and did 28 Michelin Stars in 10 days, which was pretty iconic.

10. Name Three things you can't live without when in the studio?

Fab Filter Pro 3, God particle plug-in, and a decent set of monitors!