In a year that’s already brimming with crossover experiments, “Everlight” still feels like an event: an unabashedly trance-shaped anthem clocking in at a zippy 133 BPM, forged by scene titan Tiësto and cinematic-techno maestros Mathame, and unleashed on Tiësto’s own Musical Freedom imprint on 27 June 2025. The result is a four-minute rush of airy pads, saw-tooth arpeggios and laser-cut kicks that hark back to the Dutch legend’s classic peak-time sets while showcasing Mathame’s widescreen sense of melody.
Tiësto premiered an early, vocal-sprinkled version at Amsterdam Music Festival last autumn, but for the official release the pair opted for a purely instrumental mix, pushing the synth motif to the fore. A crisp, side-chained bassline anchors a luminous lead that rises in octave leaps, then dissolves into an almost cinematic breakdown before slamming back with a galloping 133-BPM drop. The mastering is loud but breathable, leaving room for Mathame’s trademark reverb-drenched atmospherics and Tiësto’s punch-drunk percussion.
Tijs Michiel Verwest—better known as Tiësto—is a legendary Dutch DJ and producer, born on January 17, 1969, in Breda, Netherlands. His career kicked off in the mid‑1980s when he began DJing at school parties and local clubs, later gaining national recognition as a trance pioneer with his solo debut under the name Tiësto in 1994 . His DJ remixes of Delerium’s “Silence” and the In My Memory album, released in 2001, launched his global rise, culminating in performances like the 2004 Athens Olympics and winning DJ Mag’s “World No. 1 DJ” three times consecutively from 2002–2004. He founded Black Hole Recordings in 1997 and later launched his influential imprint, Musical Freedom, in 2009, marking his shift from classic trance into broader EDM soundscapes.
Mathame consists of Italian brothers Matteo and Amedeo Giovanelli, forming the cinematic techno project in 2013 near Mount Etna in Sicily. Raised in a musical household—where their parents ran a pirate rock radio in the 1980s—they were classically trained (with Amedeo studying violin and Matteo studying film). Their sound blends melodic techno, dub techno, and cinematic house, inspired by sci-fi, classical film scores, and anime, producing immersive AV shows enhanced by AI-generated visuals. Since their debut album MEMO in June 2023, the duo has gained worldwide attention with festival performances (Coachella, Ultra, Tomorrowland), remixes by big-name artists, and a reputation for emotionally charged, narrative-driven productions
Early fan chatter on r/EDM praises the “throwback” trance arrangement but laments the absence of the vocal cut teased at AMF, hinting that a remix package might be on the horizon. Streams were strong out of the gate, cracking Spotify’s New Music Friday playlists worldwide within 24 hours of release. Meanwhile, the Spinnin’/Musical Freedom push has already lined up an extended mix for Beatport’s trance main-floor charts, positioning the track for summer-festival ubiquity.
⭐️ Rating 9/10
🎧 Perfect for
- Golden-hour main-stage sets where tempo needs to lift without veering into hard-trance territory.
- Long highway drives at dusk—the rolling 133 BPM cadence mirrors passing streetlights.
- Workout sessions that crave an epic, hands-in-the-air payoff without an overbearing vocal.
A compelling fusion of veteran uplift and modern cinematic polish—festival-ready yet detailed enough for headphone marathons. “Everlight” isn’t just nostalgia; it’s a conversation between two generations of melodic dance music. Tiësto’s big-room instincts and Mathame’s cinematic storytelling converge on a track that feels both familiar and futuristic—a beacon for trance’s ongoing renaissance in 2025.
Artist: Tiësto, Mathame
Track: Everlight
Label: Musical Freedom
Release Date: June 27th, 2025
Get your copy here: https://spinninrecords.com/releases/everlight
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Take a listen to Tiësto & Mathame – Everlight here:
