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A Legendary Imprint’s Legacy

Musical Freedom has dominated mainstage dance music since 2009. It served as the launchpad for anthems that defined modern festival culture. Artists like Oliver Heldens, KSHMR, and Sandro Silva dropped career-defining records under its banner. For fifteen years, the imprint stood as a gold standard for festival house. However, Tiësto’s current creative headspace looks drastically different today.

Embracing the Prismatic Vision

Over the past year, Tiësto embarked on a full-circle musical transformation. He launched his genre-bending Prismatic live shows to celebrate melodic trance and progressive energy. He even retired his legendary Club Life radio show to debut the Prismatic series.

Renaming the label aligns with that exact artistic rebirth. Prismatic represents a kaleidoscopic soundscape rather than a single genre box. It blends uplifting euphoria, deep rolling basslines, and hypnotic underground vibes.

Retiring the Musical Freedom name would mark a bittersweet farewell for longtime dance fans. Yet, a fresh aesthetic might give emerging producers a whole new sonic platform.

What Happens Next

Industry rebrands of this magnitude rarely happen without serious intention behind the scenes. Tiësto does not casually drop public teasers without a well-calculated plan. Comments under the post are already buzzing with excitement and intense speculation.

Fans clearly recognize that the transition from Musical Freedom to Prismatic feels almost inevitable. Keep your eyes glued to his social feeds over the coming weeks. An official label announcement could arrive sooner than you think.

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The Collaboration and Label Shift

Kevin de Vries has long been a key figure in the realm of immersive, cinematic techno. He built his reputation through frequent releases on Afterlife. Therefore, the release of ‘Entrance‘ on Musical Freedom is an intriguing development. This move signals a willingness to engage with a broader, more Mainstage-oriented audience. However, he still retains his deep-rooted melodic foundation.

Add-us, meanwhile, complements de Vries’s style perfectly. Indeed, their production collaboration feels tight. It creates a track that manages to be both deeply emotional and aggressively driving, a required balance in the current soundscape.

Sonic Analysis: The Signature Sound of ‘Entrance’

Kevin de Vries & Add-us’ ‘Entrance’ lives up to its name. It demands the listener’s attention from the very first beat. In fact, the track follows a masterfully engineered blueprint designed for massive festival moments:

• Rhythm and Pace: The track relies on a relentless, sharp kick drum and a powerful, galloping groove. This keeps the energy consistently high. Ultimately, it is impossible to stand still.
• The Melodic Core: The primary synth line is immediately recognizable and euphoric. Consequently, it builds steadily over the course of several minutes. It utilizes classic trance-like arpeggios that create anticipation and emotional release.
• The Break: The middle breakdown is expansive and atmospheric. First, it strips the rhythm away, letting the soaring melody take center stage before the thunderous return of the kick. In particular, this moment demonstrates the track’s ability to transport the listener before throwing them back into the dance floor heat.

Overall, the sound is a perfect fusion of peak-time progressive house energy with the darker, hypnotic texture of melodic techno.

Impact on the Scene

The arrival of the track signals the continued convergence of mainstream dance music and the underground melodic techno movement. Furthermore, this release provides a bridge for fans of both worlds. It offers the refined production value expected from de Vries alongside the high-octane impact of the Musical Freedom brand.

The track has already been a secret weapon in sets by numerous DJs globally. As a result, expect this anthem to dominate both club nights and festival mainstages throughout the season.

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‘Set Me Free’ begins with a haunting melody that gradually builds, introducing layered synths and a driving bassline. The track’s progression is both hypnotic and dynamic, reflecting Colyn’s knack for crafting immersive soundscapes and Innellea’s talent for intricate rhythms. The fusion of their styles results in a journey that is both introspective and exhilarating, making it a standout addition to any melodic techno set.

Colyn has been making waves in the electronic music scene with releases on labels like Afterlife and Rose Avenue, gaining recognition for his emotive melodies and atmospheric productions. Innellea, equally acclaimed, has built a reputation for his unique blend of driving beats and melodic elements, with releases on labels such as Innervisions and Afterlife. Their collaboration on ‘Set Me Free’ not only highlights their individual strengths but also pushes the boundaries of melodic techno, offering listeners a profound auditory experience.

In summary, ‘Set Me Free’ is a masterful blend of Colyn and Innellea’s artistic visions, delivering a track that is both deep and uplifting. It’s a must-listen for fans of melodic techno and a testament to the innovative spirit of the Musical Freedom label.

Listen to ‘Set Me Free’ below:

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“It was incredible collaborating with Soaky Siren on this record, and I couldn’t be happier that we are releasing it to the world! The sounds of this song really fit with my current personal listening and DJ performance tracklist!“

-Tiësto

“Conceptually, we leaned into the beauty of the build – desire lives in the tension before the release. There was such a vibe in the room when this was made, and I’m excited to see it touch the world in the same way. Afro House, Caribbean, and Dance music all share this pulse where rhythm and energy are cornerstones. I’m grateful for having such brilliant collaborators who love to take risks. It’s truly an honor to celebrate this confluence of culture and sound with Tiësto; he’s an absolute legend.”

-Soaky Siren

Tiësto‘s ‘Tantalizing’ follows last month’s ‘Dudada‘ and September’s ‘VHS RAVE.’ The producer is still reeling off hot releases from this Summer, including his collaboration with AFROJACK, ‘Light It Up,’ and with Hedex, ‘Click Click Click. Tiësto kicked off 2024 with the announcement of his exclusive residencies that see him headlining a variety of spectacular properties and venues across Las Vegas, marking the first time hospitality industry titans on the strip have come together to present a shared artist residency. Tickets are available here. He also has upcoming tour dates booked at EDC Orlando (Florida), Red Rocks Amphiteathre (Colorado), Better Together (Arizona), and more. You can see his full touring schedule here. Stay tuned for more new music and live dates from Tiësto.

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Tiësto played ‘Mockingbird’ back at UMF in March

In fact, for anyone who attended the most recent Ultra Music Festival back in March, Tiësto played the cover to thousands of adoring fans (just before the festival shut down because of heavy rain). Fast forward to today, the release of this cover of Mockingbird shows that with the collective musical talents of the Dutch electronic music legend, the Belgian electro house superstar duo, and the Italian Italo dance icon (and former member of the legendary Eiffel 65 group), the track is a beautiful music that one can continue listening to over and over again. Finally, click ‘Play’ on the Spotify link above to listen to the track below, a track that will definitely be a dance floor anthem for the summer of 2024. Additionally, click ‘Play on the YouTube link below to check out the moment Tiësto played the phenomenal cover at UMF 2024.

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‘Waterslides’ plans to be another great track in the wonderful career of Tiësto

Tiësto, Rudimental and Absolutely released ‘Waterslides’ on Tiësto’s Musical Freedom label. The release of ‘Waterslides’ comes after the news that stated Tiësto will become the first in-game superstar DJ in Super Bowl history. The Dutch dance/electronic music superstar will play during featured breaks within Super Bowl LVIII, becoming the first superstar DJ to perform throughout the Super Bowl.

CBS will play parts of his set during the game and the whole set will be on live stream via Tiësto’s social media platform. Dance/Electronic music has always been many people’s favorite genres around the world, especially in the United States. With a world music icon like Tiësto playing throughout the Super Bowl, the genre will provide exposure to more football fans, as well as casual football watchers nationwide and overseas, who do not listen to dance/electronic music.

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‘Lookin 4 Me’ kicks off with a retro-sounding synth, perfectly blending with the lyrics of talented singer-songwriter, Hadar Adora. The energy continues to build until Hadar delivers the stand-alone line, “You should be looking 4 me”, immediately followed by a grimy instrumental sequence that fuses bassline and Dubstep.

Never failing to catch his audience off-guard, NITTI seamlessly transitions into an electrifying progression of DnB. Throughout ‘Lookin 4 Me’, he expertly weaves in riveting effects and an abundance of bass, creating a fast-paced sonic ride powered by Hadar’s vocals.

Stemming from the brilliant mind of LA-based Ricky Mears, NITTI’s vast credentials include a Grammy nomination for ‘On My Mind‘ co-producing Latin Grammy award-winning ‘200 MPH‘ by Bad Bunny & Diplo, and collaborations with luminaries such as Diplo, Bad Bunny, and Diesel (Shaq). His discography spans across labels like OWSLA, Spinnin’, Musical Freedom, and Insomniac Records.

Obviously, with ‘Lookin 4 Me’, NITTI continues to heat up, keeping pace next to his Tech-House-centric SIDEPIECE project with Party Favor, and the early 2000s rave culture-inspired SAYMYNITTI with SAYMYNAME. This exhilarating anthem promises more jaw-dropping releases and performances from NITTI in the near future.

Finally, you can listen to NITTI’s new record below and on all available streaming platforms.

Stay tuned for more news!

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This track started as something we wanted to make for LIQUID: LAB, we love incorporating classic dance records into everything we do. When we started playing it at festivals earlier this year, we knew we had to get it out in the summertime, and we’re so excited to share it everywhere finally.

KREAM

With catchy lyrics and an Electro approach, this rendition delivers an enjoyable and impactful experience. The drops fuse different musical elements, creating a powerful and satisfying impact. Oldschool plucks meet new-school percussion, rolling basslines, and a vocal line easily recognizable by the vast majority of EDM listeners out there.

The duo is no stranger to great beats, though. KREAM’s recent release ‘Sweat‘ received a great reception, solidifying their status in the electronic music scene and this new track continues their outstanding track records. Coco Star, on the other hand, had her voice circle around the whole world through different versions of her ‘I Need A Miracle’, the most famous of which was originally a mashup (then, an official release) with Fragma, commonly referred to as ‘Toca’s Miracle‘.

KREAM & Coco Star ‘I Need A Miracle’ is already available on Musical Freedom, check out the track just below and let us know what you think.

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It all culminates with a Tiësto VIP Mix, featuring soaring synths and sturdy mainstage chords – custom-made to highlight this summer’s festival stages. It’s ready for action as the ‘Lay Low’ remixes are now on Musical Freedom.

Within a few weeks, the record already crossed 20 million streams on Spotify alone, while DJ support was going through the roof, gaining traction from all tastemakers out there, from live plays in the club to widespread radio support.

Greek-born, London-based producer Argy obviously knows his way around Tiësto’s melancholic mood. Already known for his deep and melodic club sound, he builds momentum with massive synth pads, presenting warm waves of vintage progressive, enhanced by pulsating bass chords, levitating melodic hooks, and spacious sound effects.

Once the record breaks down into dramatic melodics, it organically moves towards a subtle drop, perfected by hints of the original’s tender choir – a certified weapon for darkened club floors is what you get here. Make sure to check out his remix below!

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“I was a big fan of Cedric Gervais’ ‘MOLLY’ which was released in 2012– I loved playing it in my
DJ sets. The vocal was so cool and it had a banging drop! At the start of Summer 2022 I had
the idea to rework the record and put a fresh spin on it. I reached out to Cedric and asked his
permission to produce a new version of Molly and he was happy to send me the stems. After
working on the track and testing it all summer I am excited to collaborate with Cedric and
release ‘MOLLY’ to the world!

Joel Corry

UK superstar Joel Corry has been on a similar tear this year, climbing the British charts with his Becky Hill collab “History,” and more recently unleashing the invigorating anthem “Lionheart (Fearless)” with vocalist Tom Grennan. Having just completed his North American tour, with stops in New York, Las Vegas, and Montreal, Joel now sets his sights back on the UK for the spring of 2023. While the aforementioned singles were primed for radios around the world, the new release with Cedric Gervais represents a return to the sweet sounds of the underground for Joel Corry.

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