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Destination Dance Music Event “Tiësto: The Trip” Wraps Up Successful Debut Edition In Cancún
Spearheaded by its eponymous global dance music superstar, “Tiësto: The Trip” just made its debut with a bang. Produced in collaboration with Pollen Presents, “Tiësto: The Trip” landed on the sun-kissed coast of Cancún, Mexico, from March 31st to April 3rd. The destination event followed a busy itinerary, which included a slew of day parties, club nights and performances from an acclaimed international lineup. Tiësto, of course, headlined the event with an electrifying set. Full lineup of Pollen Presents’ inaugural “Tiësto: The Trip” event. Poll Presents The first day kicked off with the “Let’s Get Down To Business” welcome party with club performances from Ship Wrek, ACRAZE, Joel Corry and KSHMR at the spectacul...
Tiësto Returns as VER:WEST With Dreamy Single “Elements Of A New Life”
A year after releasing the first single from Tiësto‘s VER:WEST side project, the dance music legend has returned with a fresh track on his Musical Freedom imprint. “Elements Of A New Life” reinforces the techno-focused sound Tiësto promised when debuting VER:WEST. Embracing a more melancholic feel, the tune plays into subtleties while simultaneously showing off his undeniable talents as a producer. The hypnotic bassline fuses effortlessly with fluttery sonic elements, showcasing a nuanced arrangement. Though VER:WEST is still a fresh name for most, Tiësto has done plenty to leave his mark under the alias in a short amount of time. Last year, he released the projcetc’s debut single “5 Seconds Before Sunrise” just days before his momen...
Kiss 2020 Goodbye With “Tiësto & Friends NYE Party” Virtual Show
If you were still in search of something to watch as you kiss this wild year goodbye, Tiësto and SiriusXM have got you covered. The dance music legend has announced a special “Tiësto & Friends NYE Party 2020” with his label, Musical Freedom. And the lineup is stacked. Kicking the festivities off on December 31st will be WH0, performing a 30-minute set. The party continues with Zookëper, Moksi, and KREAM. Tiësto himself will then be throwing down a special 90-minute set split—between his VER:WEST alias—and will ring in 2021 as only Tiësto could. Tiësto has a lot to be proud of this year, not only on the music front, but also in his personal life. 2020 was the year the prolific artist became a father, welcoming his beautiful baby girl Viola Margreet Verwest&nb...
Tiësto Debuts VER:WEST Side Project at Tomorrowland Around the World
This weekend’s Tomorrowland Around the World digital festival showcased some of the best and brightest in dance music. Fans all over the world were able to tune in and see their favorite artists take the helm across a number of virtual stages. One of the most anticipated performances at the event was the debut of Tiësto‘s new side project, VER:WEST. Formally announced earlier in the month, VER:WEST is representative of Tiësto’s foray into melodic house music. Fortunately for fans who may have missed the debut performance, several clips have been circulating online. While short, you can still hear a bit of Tiësto’s melodic sound and see how he incorporates it in his live show. In addition to Tiësto, the virtual event features perfo...
Tiësto Debuts VER:WEST Alias with “5 Seconds Before Sunrise”
Earlier this week, Tiësto informed fans that his first performance as VER:WEST is slated for Tomorrowland Around the World, which takes place on July 25th and 26th. Only a few days later, he has now released the first single under his VER:WEST alias, “5 Seconds Before Sunrise,” out via his AFTR:HRS imprint. Previously describing VER:WEST as “melodic house” and “new energy,” Tiësto has brought exactly that to the table with “5 Seconds Before Sunrise.” The chilled-out beat moves slowly for four and a half minutes, painting the perfect picture of the early morning moments leading up to dawn. Once the track fully blooms, a wave of delicate synths takes over the soft percussive elements, helping to paint an even...
Tiësto to Debut VER:WEST Side Project at Tomorrowland Around the World
After sharing a cryptic teaser and creating social media accounts in its honor last month, Tiësto is finally ready to debut his new side project, VER:WEST. Titled after his last name “Verwest,” fans have been eagerly awaiting to hear what the Dutch dance music veteran has in store. Luckily, the wait is almost over as he just announced that the first ever VER:WEST performance will take place at the Tomorrowland Around the World digital festival. Describing it as a “melodic house” side project, Tiësto spoke about his latest venture in a press release and shared how excited he was to show off a different side of himself. I would describe VER:WEST as melodic house music. It’s a lot deeper and more chill and a very different energy than Tiësto. I...
