Armin Van Buuren and Hardwell release first new collaboration in nearly a decade

September 7, 2024

Newest Collaboration between Armin van buuren and hardwell debuts On Revealed REcordings.

After nearly a decade, EDM icons Armin Van Buuren and Hardwell release their newest collaboration on Revealed Recordings. ‘Follow the Light’ follows their original collaboration ‘Off the Hook’ from 2015 which since has received hundreds of millions of streams. Their newest track has been teased in both artists sets earlier this year, including their back-to-back performance at A State of Trance Rotterdam.

This collaboration perfectly blends Armin Van Buuren‘s trance elements and Hardwells heavy, big-room techno. Furthermore, both artists have received recognition from sources early on such as DJ Mag, with Hardwell ranking #1 two years in a row (2013, 2014) and Armin ranking #1 for 5 years. These two have paved their own paths in this electronic music industry, it’s wholesome to see them come together to make ‘Follow the Light’, available now.

Armin Van Buuren has absolutely earned his stripes in the EDM scene. Consistently playing at the world’s best, high-end clubs and most sought-out festivals, he is considered a legend and has a huge influence on the electronic music industry. Born into a musical family, Armin Van Buuren makes them proud with Grammy Nominees and a loyal fanbase.

Originally from the Netherlands, this global icon has loved electronic music for as long as he can remember. He credits his mentor Ben Liebrand and gives thanks to pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre for the inspiration. For more than 20 years Armin Van Buuren has had a profound impact in the electronic music community; “I see it as my responsibility to promote trance as a genre, and I want to support it in every way I can. Music should connect us. As long as the music keeps evolving like it is, I will continue and I don’t see any reason to slow down.”

Another Netherlands Native, Hardwell is a multi-faceted artist, #1 DJ, producer, label owner, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and industry tycoon who started his journey at just 14 years old. He has landed at the top of Beatport’s charts for numerous records and popular remixes. In 2015 Hardwell released his album ‘United We Are’ which charted #2 worldwide on iTunes.

Hardwell is no stranger to the main stage, with performances at some of the most well-renowned festivals in the world including Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Coachella, EDC Las Vegas, Creamfields, and Lollapalooza, to name a few. Additionally, Hardwell has completed two world tours. With countless awards and endless support from his fans, the artist still brings his music to the forefront – making this collaboration another one to add to the books.