Tom & Collins are bringing Terms & Conditions Records back to life. The Mexico City duo relaunch their label this week with Time to Party featuring Dvir Nuns, marking the start of a new era defined by elegance, cultural fusion and emotional depth. “We wanted to merge the spirit of indie dance with the deep pulse of Afro house,” they explain, introducing a sound that bridges connection and sophistication. The track embodies the rebirth of a label now driven by curation and creative intention.
The reboot arrives hand in hand with a series of six showcases, starting this weekend in Monterrey and New York, expanding the Terms & Conditions universe beyond the studio. Drawing from the vibrancy of Mexican alebrijes and their signature Latin-infused house identity, the duo is redefining what it means to run a label in 2025, one built on community, precision and soul. As they told fans on Instagram, this is “the first of many releases for this new era”, an open invitation for artists and listeners alike to join their renewed vision of electronic culture.
You’re relaunching Terms & Conditions Records with Time to Party featuring Dvir Nuns. What felt unfinished about the label’s first chapter that pushed you to begin almost from scratch?
It didn’t feel unfinished, to be honest. It was more about evolving and aligning with the sound and concept that we felt more drawn to at this time. We wanted the label to feel more curated and sophisticated, paying closer attention to each release.
The track blends indie-dance shimmer with the deep pulse of Afro-house while carrying that unmistakable Latin percussive swing. How did you decide this would be the sonic blueprint for the new era of the label?
We found ourselves being very influenced by indie dance sounds and even classic house and disco, but we didn’t want to shift away from our Latin roots and ethnic percussion. So this felt like the right next step, and it came naturally.
Many listeners still associate you with Latin-tech-house festival anthems. Did you worry about losing part of that crowd when you pivoted toward a more curated, classic-house-leaning sound?
The tech house sound gave us a lot in this industry, and we’re still influenced by that background. But we really feel like this new direction is being well-received and is opening doors to a different part of the scene, which we’re excited about. We believe every artist needs to evolve.
You paused the label to “refresh and recharge”. Was there a specific moment when you realised the break was necessary?
It was more about really having the time to put together a concept, a new direction, and a new structure. We didn’t want to do this while still releasing music and not giving it the attention it deserved.
The reboot weekend begins in Monterrey on October 10 at Explanada Museo Marco with Hugel and Marten Lou, followed two days later by a rooftop party in New York with Dvir Nuns. What makes these first two showcases the right cities to launch the new phase of T&C?
We planned a series of events to close out the year. We wanted to take not only the label to the next level but also the showcases and parties. So we’re doing six events: Mexico City, Los Angeles, Monterrey, Guadalajara, New York, and the Mayan Riviera. We’re taking the Mexican events to bigger venues and outdoor spaces and with more production. At the same time, we’re taking the Terms & Conditions parties internationally, and we felt NYC and Los Angeles are key markets for this new era to take flight.
You’ll follow with Guadalajara on November 8 at Campo Mágico and Los Angeles on November 22 at Academy. What can fans expect from these shows in terms of production and atmosphere compared to previous T&C events?
Beautiful big spaces, elevated and powerful production, and a carefully curated lineup. We’re taking the parties to iconic venues in every city.
The new visual identity revolves around Mexican alebrijes, mythic hybrid creatures from folk art. What can you tell us about it?
Mexican culture is beautiful, colourful, and rich. These dream-world creatures are one of the most iconic symbols of our culture, and they felt like the perfect fit for the label and artwork—visually striking and full of meaning.
T&C has shifted from over 120 releases to a carefully selective model where every track is road-tested at Tomorrowland, EDC, or Ushuaïa before release. How has that slower, more deliberate pace affected your own studio habits and the way you measure whether a track is ready?
It gave us the opportunity to find inspiration from a wider variety of artists and events. It helped us recognise where we’re being naturally drawn during this new part of our journey as DJs and producers.
What’s been the biggest mental adjustment in evolving from underground hopefuls to global headliners?
We feel that discipline and structure in a very fast-paced dance world are key to not feeling overwhelmed by it all.
The label’s event series has hosted Bob Moses, Polo & Pan, Carlita, The Magician, Nic Fanciulli and more. How do you ensure that those line-ups still feel tied to Mexican culture, rather than just another stop on the international circuit?
We always include Mexican support artists and try to feature as many as possible. The target crowd is also local, and the production and venues are always tied to something culturally relevant, so it feels like a Mexican event.
Dance music in 2025 often chases viral hits and quick-stream numbers. For this new chapter of T&C, what defines success for you now?
A nice balance between streams, DJ culture and counterculture. Building community and having people and artists feel they’re part of something. A label is a movement, a collective; it’s not just about the music.
You’ve remixed artists from Madonna to Duke Dumont and Sofi Tukker. Which lesson from working at that pop-crossover level has most influenced how you now run a label that aims to keep underground credibility?
Stick to your sound, even if the remix might not immediately resonate with the original artist’s crowd. There’s a reason you were asked to do the remix—instinct always wins.
What advice do you wish someone had given you when you were first navigating major-label releases?
Be patient and focus on delivering quality music. Rejection is part of the industry; you have to learn to deal with it and not let it bring you down.
For anyone discovering you through Time to Party, which other track or DJ set should they listen to next to understand the full story of Tom & Collins in 2025?
We feel all our releases are pieces of a puzzle that help you understand the bigger picture of our sound. We just try to keep it fresh and varied, but always with essence and soul.