Award-winning British electronic producer and DJ, Ben Hemsley, has released his much-anticipated single ‘Tidal,’ solidifying his status as one of today’s leading figures in contemporary trance music. The track, a sweeping 10-minute masterpiece, pays homage to the extended trance anthems of the genre’s golden era while incorporating Ben’s production techniques for a fresh, immersive sound.
‘Tidal’ has quickly cemented itself as a fan favorite, thanks to being a staple in Ben's sets this year, from the main stages of Creamfields and A State of Trance Festival to his 12-week Ibiza residency and a 12,000-capacity headline show in Liverpool this summer. With haunting vocals from rising star Rose Gray, who is fresh off a recent collaboration with TSHA, ‘Tidal’ takes listeners on an expansive sonic journey, filled with euphoric drops, intricate textures, and a steadily building energy. The track blends classic trance hallmarks with innovative soundscapes, all while Rose Gray’s ethereal voice adds an emotional layer to the narrative of a turbulent on-and-off relationship. The result is a track that evokes both nostalgia and modern energy.
Following the success of his breakout hit ‘Erase Me’ and his recent trance-driven single ‘Closer’ featuring Chenai, ‘Tidal’ further cements Ben’s reputation as a leader in the modern trance movement. With its expansive sound and extended duration, the track delivers a hypnotic experience that transcends the standard format, poised to resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers to the genre.
“‘Tidal’ allowed me to really explore what trance means to me on a deeper level,” says Ben Hemsley. “The extended length gave me the space to play with melodies and atmospheres, taking inspiration from 90s records that I love. Trance was my first love and it’s the direction you’ll see me going in moving forwards.”
‘Tidal’ is out now on Armada Music.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Ben Hemsley is back on Armada Music with his gorgeous track Tidal featuring the stunning emotionally charging vocals by Rose Gray. The track is a magnificent 10 minutes journey in the higher highs of the early 2000 trance classics. Pounding basslines, thumping drums, punchy kicks and old school dutch trance meets Ibiza trance style synths along with heavenly voices. Rose vocal has the soulful edge that seems to work perfectly with the trance foundation. 10 minutes of exceptional trance that bridges the past, present and moves all the way to the future. Balearic, dreamy, exciting, travelling and pure feel good record soaked with deep emotional content. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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About Ben Hemsley
Standing out from the masses with his daring and captivating productions, Newcastle-based Ben Hemsley is a force to be reckoned with. Ben Hemsley is the hottest ticket in the UK house and techno scene right now.
In 2023, Ben sold out back-to-back shows at Liverpool’s iconic Blackstone Street Warehouse, selling 7000+ tickets and achieving the two fastest-selling shows in the venue's history. He then went on to sell out WHP ludicrously fast, with general on-sale lasting just 5 minutes! This was just one of nine shows that made up Ben’s CONNECTION TOUR, a run of shows at the best venues in each city in the UK. Ben sold out the entire tour, selling close to 30,000 tickets in the process.
Ben Hemsley also launched his own Ibiza residency in 2023, selling out every show and establishing one of the most successful events on the island! And with 2024 fast approaching, there’s no sign of Ben slowing down anytime soon as he readies the return of his Ibiza residency in the Summer of 2024 and announces his biggest show to date—a massive 12,000 capacity headline show at Liverpool's Pier Head.
With luring melodies and flavors of old school rave nostalgia, Ben’s records have been highly coveted by the leading labels in dance music, with signings on Ministry of Sound, Trick, Arcane, Repopulate Mars, Stress, Sola & more, not to mention his own imprint Bebé.
Inspired by early exposure to his mother’s passion for 90’s dance music, Ben’s originality has turned the heads of some of the biggest names in the scene such as Patrick Topping, Calvin Harris, Tiesto, Fatboy Slim, Eli Brown, blk., Deborah De Luca, DJ Daddy Trance, Denis Sulta, Green Velvet & Fisher, to name a few.
His tantalising skills as a producer came to light in 2021 with hits like 'Through 2 You', 'Bebe Musica', & 'Love, Peace & Harmony', not to mention his fan-favorite 2022 release 'Erase Me'. Ben became the pinup boy for BBC Radio 1. Accolades include a nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the Radio 1 Dance Awards, a Dance Anthems Hottest Record in the World, Playlist additions, multiple tracks of the week & more.
Not just a talent producer, Ben also decided to create and launch his own label Bebé, with the aim of creating a space to delve deeper into his influences and become a tastemaker carving out his own scene and shining a light on up-and-coming, like-minded artists.
Widely renowned as one of the hottest talents in dance music today, Ben strides confidently into 2024, excelling in every way he can.
About Armada Music
Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 40,000 tracks, built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.
Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tensnake, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. The label also takes great pride in major achievements such as Armin van Buuren’s GRAMMY nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’, Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ surpassing one billion streams on Spotify and breaking artists such as Lost Frequencies into global stardom.
Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a truly global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent.
In 2023, Armada Music launched BEAT Music Fund, the world’s first dance music investment company, that acquires catalogs with the mission of honoring, representing and reinvigorating them. BEAT’s portfolio will continue to grow; in the first six months following its launch, BEAT acquired the catalogs of, among others, electronic music star ARTY, house and techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, legendary NYC-based house label King Street Sounds and chart-topping producers Chocolate Puma.
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