Hardwell Follows Epic Ultra Return with Two-Tracker “BROKEN MIRROR” and “INTO THE UNKNOWN”

Legendary electronic artist Hardwell released two-tracker “BROKEN MIRROR” and “INTO THE UNKNOWN” following Ultra Music Festival.

Dance music star Hardwell returned to the stage at Ultra Music Festival in Miami on Sunday night with a show, closing out the iconic dance music festival. There, Hardwell performed the two-tracker off his upcoming album.

After an almost four-year hiatus, the celebrated figure produced a highly memorable comeback performance with a set filled with new music, then, announced his new solo album ‘REBELS NEVER DIE’, and a world tour.

The two singles are part of a cascading waterfall release plan for his upcoming 14 song album.

The opening tracks from his Ultra set, “BROKEN MIRROR” and “INTO THE UNKNOWN” personify this new chapter in Hardwell’s career. 

‘REBELS NEVER DIE’ marks a critical point in the musical transformation for the artist with lead tracks symbolizing the theme of the album’s fabric.

The haunting delivery of “BROKEN MIRROR” featuring a ticking clock and the sound of Hardwell’s voice is a cinematic nod to a darker sound. His monologue, accompanied by a dark metronome tempo and industrial chimes, gives “BROKEN MIRROR” an eerie dystopian feel.

Hardwell unleashes a powerful statement that touches on his reflective mindset, “I know you have your opinion. But let’s be honest…Your opinion of me does not define who I am. Because I know what you want me to be. Now, I’m gonna show you who I truly am.”

In contrast to the spoken-word lead single, the counter release in this double-headed single drop is “INTO THE UNKNOWN”. A solid dance floor-orientated cut marks the first single that had the crowd stand up and pay attention during Hardwell’s Ultra Miami set.

Hardwell used his time away to pour all his energy back into music. Rekindling his inner spirit for what drove him as a teenager to conquer the electronic scene into his adult years. 

Now, with the canvas wiped clean, Hardwell is back, and “BROKEN MIRROR” and “INTO THE UNKNOWN” are just the beginning of this new saga in his story.