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INTERVIEW > INTO THE UNKNOWN WITH HARDWELL

















                     INTERVIEW         BY: ELLIE MULLINS AND RYAN FORD  PC: REIN KOOYMAN





                     INTO THE UNKNOWN WITH

















                                  his year we have seen the ultimate return of one of the industry’s elite.
                                  Having taken a hiatus from touring since 2018, Hardwell made headlines
                                  with an emphatic performance at Ultra Music Festival Miami this year. Since
                                  then he has reignited his career, brandishing brand new music, a new show
                                  and a relentless touring mentality that has seen him reconnect with his
                     Tadoring fans worldwide.

                     Driving forward a refreshing, and innovative “Future Techno” sound, the former world
                     number one DJ has been working tirelessly towards the release of his second studio album
                     “REBELS NEVER DIE”. Releasing a track every two weeks since April, the 14-track album finally
                     arrived this month in its entirety; a shining example of how his love for electronic music had
                     never truly diminished. To mark the release of the album, we were lucky enough to sit down
                     with Robbert for an exclusive interview, to gain a more personal insight into his remarkable
                     return and the creative processes behind it.


                     “ I was unbelievably nervous about making a
                     comeback with this new show and sound. Taking

                     a decision to play just new music instead of doing

                     something like 50% old music and 50% new music,
                     was my way of making a statement.”

















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