Dutch electronic heavyweights Tinlicker are entering a bold new chapter — and this time, they’re not just a duo. The Utrecht-based producers Jordi van Achthoven and Micha Heyboer have officially welcomed Hero Baldwin as a full-time band member, turning Tinlicker into a powerhouse trio for 2026. To mark the moment, they’ve dropped a dazzling new single, ‘I Want My Freedom‘ — out October 10th via Remember the Future / [PIAS] — and announced their fourth studio album, set to land in early 2026, along with an extensive EU/UK tour to follow. Listen here.
Their new single opens with slow, introspective piano chords before diving into an infectious breakbeat groove — equal parts emotional and dancefloor-ready. Hero’s commanding vocals soar through the production, delivering lyrics that balance vulnerability and defiance.
Fans have already felt the chemistry between the group and the London-based singer/producer through several collaborations, including the emotional April single ‘I Started a Fire.’ After standout performances together this summer — including a debut as a trio at Melkweg Amsterdam and the monumental Tinlicker In The Park show at Crystal Palace Bowl — the partnership has evolved into something permanent.