Frontliner revives the golden era with Echoes of Euphoria album

By Wouter de Vink 28 November 2024

Frontliner launches his long-awaited album Echoes of Euphoria today, which takes fans back to the golden age of Hardstyle. The Melodyman gives the old familiar style a modern twist and hopes to further fuel the return of the euphoric sound. “Let’s bring Euphoric back.”

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Barry Drooger, known worldwide as Frontliner, reached the peak of his career with groundbreaking hits such as ‘I’m The Melodyman’ and ‘Symbols’. Tracks that have laid the foundation for the evolution of Hardstyle over the past decade. “There are so many classics events at the moment,” says Frontliner about the creation of the new album. “But I wanted to do more than just replay old tracks. I wanted to create new memories – new records that honor where we came from and inspire where we’re going.”

In Echoes of Euphoria, Frontliner returns to the melodies and energy that made Hardstyle so unique back then. “For years, fans have been saying that they missed the simplicity and pure emotion of Hardstyle ten years ago,” he explains. That’s why he decided to respond to this with his sixth album, which can be heard from today. “I felt it was time to bring back that euphoric sound.”

The album contains tracks such as ‘Melodies’, which immediately sets the tone for this compilation of euphoria. Frontliner explains that this is a tribute to the unique sound that brought him such a peak in 2012. “It takes you back to the time when the scene was full of innovation and passion,” says the proud hardstyle DJ/producer.

Frontliner makes a statement with Echoes of Euphoria: “Let’s bring Euphoric back in 2025!”

Echoes of Euphoria is available on all major streaming platforms. The album strikes a perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation, with favorites like ‘Turn Back Time’ and ‘Dreams and Wonder’, featuring the recognizable Frontliner touch. This is more than just an album: it’s a movement to breathe new life into euphoric hardstyle.