Soundstorm 2025 sets featuring Armin van Buuren, Alok, Steve Aoki, Omar Basaad, Elfuego & more now available on Apple Music

MDLBEAST and Apple Music are releasing exclusive sets recorded at Soundstorm 2025 in Spatial Audio, giving global audiences access to one of the Middle East's most iconic festival stages.

Spanning a mix of local, regional, and international talents, the live-recorded sets reflect the breadth and diversity of Soundstorm’s programming. Featured artists include Armin van Buuren, Alok, Elfuego, Omar Basaad, N.A.H, Nikaya, DJ Viva, The Engineers, Steve Aoki, Sidney Samson, and Gino & Enzo Ingrosso.

“Soundstorm has always been about creating experiences that reflect the scale and energy of the region’s music scene. Working with Apple Music, we’re extending that experience beyond the festival itself, giving audiences around the world a new way to connect with the music and talent coming out of this region,” said Talal Albahiti, Chief Operating Officer, and Head of Music at MDLBEAST.

Launching exclusively on Apple Music in Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, the Soundstorm 2025 sets deliver standout festival performances in true multidimensional sound — marking the first time a live festival collection from the Middle East has been released in this format

"By capturing these performances in Spatial Audio and bringing them to Apple Music, we’re giving listeners everywhere the chance to experience Soundstorm with immersive, three-dimensional sound. For listeners using Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking on AirPods, the sound moves around you, creating an experience that’s the closest thing to being there,” said Stephen Campbell, Apple Music’s global head of Dance, Electronic, and DJ Mixes.

Reflecting the scale, energy, and genre diversity that have always defined MDLBEAST’s flagship festival, the sets represent a significant moment for Saudi Arabia’s music culture — and its growing presence on the global stage.

Commenting on his own experience recording his set at Soundstorm, DJ Elfuego notes, “A DJ set is more than music, it creates eternal memories and shared moment between the artist and the crowd. Soundstorm creates those moments on a massive scale, and Spatial Audio captures them in a way that feels remarkably real. When I listen back to my set in Spatial Audio on Apple Music, it takes me straight back to that stage, that energy, and that connection with the audience. It’s the closest thing to reliving the festival all over again.”

The release marks another step in MDLBEAST’s mission to expand its impact beyond live events and connect regional talent with global platforms and audiences.

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MDLBEAST is the leading Saudi music entertainment company, dedicated to showcasing established and emerging local, regional and global talents. Through innovative live entertainment experiences, the company aims to connect audiences with top artists worldwide. With a focus on events, music, and venues, MDLBEAST is set to redefine the music landscape not only within Saudi Arabia but across the entire MENA region. For more information, please visit www.mdlbeast.com

About Apple Music:

Apple loves music. Apple revolutionised the music experience with iPod and iTunes. Today, the award-winning Apple Music celebrates musicians, songwriters, producers, and fans with a catalog of over 100 million songs, expertly curated playlists, and the best artist interviews, conversations, and global premieres with Apple Music Radio. With original content from the most respected and beloved people in music, autoplay, time-synced lyrics, lossless audio, and immersive sound powered by Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, Apple Music offers the world’s best listening experience, helping listeners discover new music and enjoy their favourites while empowering the global artist community. Apple Music is available in over 167 countries and regions on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, CarPlay, Apple Vision Pro, and online at music.apple.com, plus popular smart speakers, smart TVs, and Android and Windows devices. Apple Music is ad-free and never shares consumer data with third parties. More information is available at apple.com/apple-music.

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