Pioneering drum-and-bass metal band Pendulum and legendary trance DJ and producer Armin van Buuren have united for their groundbreaking collaboration, ‘Sound of You’. This electrifying festival anthem debuted at Tomorrowland in 2024, showcasing a remarkable dance partnership for Pendulum, who have recently focused on their live performances. The track seamlessly fuses Pendulum’s signature intensity with the euphoric precision of Armin van Buuren, highlighted by the unmistakable vocals of Rob Swire, Pendulum’s frontman himself.
Just over a week ago, Armin van Buuren unveiled a big room and progressive house version of ‘Sound of You’, featuring Rob Swire’s outstanding vocals, which quickly became a dance music anthem. Furthermore, this rendition embodies Pendulum’s innovative production style, creating an atmosphere that inspires fans to embrace each new day with energy and excitement. Click “Play” on the Spotify link to immerse yourself in this unique version of ‘Sound of You’, a powerful collaboration that beautifully merges rhythmic energy with melodic brilliance. Additionally, this version will surely inspire similar tracks that bring out unique blends of drum and bass alongside the sounds of big room and progressive house, which shows the musical diversity within the genre of electronic music.
Armin van Buuren talks about making ‘Sound of You’ with Rob Swire
“Seeing this sound make a comeback is really exciting because it blends the best of both worlds—massive festival anthems with deep, emotional melodies. ‘Sound of You’ was made for the biggest stages, and I can’t wait to keep playing it and see where it goes next. From the moment I wrote this track, I knew Rob Swire was the perfect voice for it, and I’m so glad he said yes!”
Rob Swire shares thoughts on partnership alongside the electronic music legend
“Armin and I had talked about working together for a while. When he played me the ‘Sound of You,’ instrumental, I knew instantly I wanted to sing on it. We recorded it in early-2024 and it was amazing to see Armin unveil it at Ultra Miami.”
