Hardwell – Urban Rebel PR Interview
As one of electronic music’s most influential names, Hardwell continues to shape the sound of global dance culture. Fresh off a run of major summer festivals, the Revealed Recordings founder recently dropped his explosive single ‘Rave Till My Grave’ with Maddix and Villain, and he’s gearing up for an exciting three-city US tour this September.
Sharing his thoughts on music and creativity, Hardwell recently discussed his upcoming US tour, his collaboration with Maddix, and the journey ahead for Revealed.
On the US Tour Reaction
“Wow, you never cease to amaze me with your passion! To see every show sell out so fast is crazy. This tour is all about the fans, and I can’t wait to bring something truly special to each city. Let’s make these nights unforgettable!”
The US run, hitting Washington, D.C.’s Echostage, NYC’s Terminal 5, and Grand Park in LA, marks his first run of headline US shows in over two years, packed with custom visuals, unreleased music, and fan-driven energy.
On ‘Rave Till My Grave’
“It’s always fun working with Maddix. I love doing collaborations, especially when the creative ideas just flow. Like me, he’s super experimental in the studio, which makes it easy to follow where our inspiration is heading. Since Smash This Beat and Bella Ciao (which has now passed 100 million streams), we’ve created some incredible tracks together. With Rave Till Your Grave, we wanted to channel that raw rave energy, so we aimed for something that hits hard but also catches people by surprise. What makes it work is that we push each other, we both bring different strengths, but the vision is always aligned.”
The single, featuring hardstyle MC legend Villain, blends rave euphoria with underground grit. A mainstage anthem built for peak-time chaos.
On Revealed’s Artist-First Mission
“Our mission has always been about artist-first energy. Of course, we want Revealed to have a strong sound, but that comes from giving artists room to be bold and original. It’s no secret that breaking into this industry can be tough. At Revealed, we’ve always tried to flip that by backing artists we believe in, building the vision together, and letting their talent and sound grow organically from there.”
And who’s next in line to follow in his footsteps?
“There’s so much talent on the label. As big-name hitters, I think KAAZE and Maddix are two names that have been creating this kind of wave for a long while now. Their sound hits on every level; it’s emotional, powerful, and designed for those massive crowds. We are already starting to see them front and centre at major festivals now, and I imagine that will continue for many more years to come.”
Hardwell US Tour: www.djhardwell.com/usa