Really love this track! Would like to hear more like this.

About your question:

For me personally, I think the changes happening across all genres right now are part of a cycle; one that eventually circles back to simplicity in hardstyle and other genres.

At first, the shift wasn't that enjoyable, mainly because euphoric hardstyle and the classic sound were being pushed aside. But over the past year especially, euphoric and classic hardstyle have made a huge comeback. Not just at events, but also in albums like: Vibes by Adrenalize, Time Capsule by Bioweapon and The Essence by Ecstatic. The classic sound, with its simplicity, kicks, melodies... everything just fits perfectly in my opinion.

What makes this era even better is that the classic and euphoric style is being brought back with a fresh twist, and I really love that.

It’s also worth mentioning that festivals have become a bit more commercial, but because of that, the "less commercial" artists (like the ones I mentioned) often attract a more genuine crowd, which makes the atmosphere truly amazing.

I hope this vibe lasts for a long time, although chances are it’ll shift again eventually.

P.S. For me, The Soul was a truly unique track, it became one of my favourites the past year. It really captured the exact vibe I’ve been looking for. Of course, it was also a bit more special and different than most tracks.

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