Is LUMINE Tiësto’s Next One to Watch? - “Who Tell Em” out now on Musical Freedom

Out now on Tiësto’s Musical Freedom, “Who Tell Em” marks a major milestone in LUMINE’s career - and a full-circle moment that reaches far beyond just a record release.

Built around contrast, the track initially hits as a hard house weapon, driven by the raw energy, punchy grooves, and peak-time intensity of an underground club record. But as it unfolds, LUMINE gradually reveals another side of his sound. A euphoric second breakdown introduces soaring melodies and a deeper emotional weight before giving way to a cinematic final drop that feels both powerful and uplifting.

That evolution is ultimately what makes “Who Tell Em” stand apart. Rather than locking into a single formula, LUMINE allows the record to transform in real time, bringing together the harder edge of contemporary hard house with the melodic sensibilities that have long shaped his identity as a producer. The result is a track that can hit just as hard in the club as it does emotionally.

The story behind the release is just as meaningful. After catching the attention of Tiësto’s team, “Who Tell Em” eventually landed directly in the dance music icon’s inbox. Not long after, LUMINE received a message from Tiësto himself saying he loved the record and asking if he happened to be near Las Vegas, where he was planning to play it that same night.

Later that evening, LUMINE’s mother pulled out a collection of Tiësto CDs she had purchased when she was just 21 years old. Long before LUMINE ever stepped into a studio, Tiësto’s music had already been part of his family’s story. Years later, seeing that same influence come full circle through a release on Musical Freedom makes “Who Tell Em” more than another career milestone - it’s a moment that connects the music that inspired him to the music he is creating today.