Hardwell Finds New Depth in Trance-Inspired Anthem, "Sanctuary"

Not every sanctuary is a quiet place. Sometimes it’s a festival stage shaking under the weight of a brand new Hardwell anthem.

The Dutch EDM icon recently opened his Ultra Miami performance with the live debut of his new single “Sanctuary,” a sweeping, emotionally charged anthem that ignited the festival’s sprawling crowd into a synchronized wave of shared release.

More than a return to form, “Sanctuary” marks a reawakening for Hardwell, whose work in recent years has been defined by darker, techno-forward productions. Here, he shifts the spotlight to shimmering melodies, trance-influenced chord progressions and soaring builds that echo his past while carving out something unmistakably fresh.

“Over the past few months, I found myself diving more and more into melodic structures and playing around with different soundscapes,” Hardwell said. “Out of all the projects I was working on, ‘Sanctuary’ was one I just couldn’t let go of. It’s not quite a full trance track, but it definitely pulls in elements from that genre, which I love.”

That emotion rings clear in every bar, as stadium arpeggios and thumping kicks entwine to create a moment that embraces the spirit of festival grandeur. The track is out now via Hardwell’s own record label, Revealed, which celebrated its 1,000th release last year.

Listen to “Sanctuary” below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.