Fans can now relive some of the biggest moments from Soundstorm 2025 in a whole new way.
MDLBEAST and Apple Music have teamed up to release exclusive sets recorded during Soundstorm 2025, making them available worldwide in Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. This marks a significant milestone as it’s the first time a live festival collection from the Middle East has been offered in this immersive format.
Soundstorm Comes To Apple Music
Recorded at Soundstorm 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the collection features a diverse array of performances that showcase both international stars and regional talent. This blend of artists contributes to the festival’s reputation as one of the most prominent electronic music events globally.
Among the featured artists are heavyweights such as Armin van Buuren, Alok, Steve Aoki, Sidney Samson, Omar Basaad, Elfuego, N.A.H, Nikaya, DJ Viva, The Engineers, and Gino & Enzo Ingrosso. Each performance encapsulates the vibrant spirit of the festival, making this collection a must-listen for both aspiring music lovers and seasoned electronic music aficionados.
Talal Albahiti, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Music at MDLBEAST, elaborates that this collaboration aims to extend the Soundstorm experience beyond the festival grounds, connecting audiences around the globe with the incredible talent emerging from the region. It’s a step toward democratizing access to high-quality music from Saudi Arabia.
The First Middle Eastern Festival Collection In Spatial Audio
Launching exclusively on Apple Music, the sets are available in Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, which is designed to create a multidimensional listening experience that mimics the energy of a live performance. This innovative format allows fans to feel as if they are right in front of the stage, immersed in the sound and atmosphere of the festival.
According to Stephen Campbell, Apple Music’s Global Head of Dance, Electronic, and DJ Mixes, the goal is to bring listeners as close as possible to the experience of attending the festival live. Fans using Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking on compatible AirPods can enjoy mixes where the sound actually moves around them, enhancing the overall experience.
Capturing The Energy Of Soundstorm
For many artists involved, this release isn’t just about music; it’s a medium for preserving vivid memories and the unique atmosphere that festivals foster. Saudi DJ and producer Elfuego emphasized the importance of pursuing this auditory journey:
A DJ set is more than music; it creates eternal memories and shared moments between the artist and the crowd… 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.
Elfuego
The acquisition of these immersive live sets is another notable achievement for MDLBEAST. As the Saudi entertainment company extends its reach beyond live events, it aims to elevate regional artists onto global platforms. This is vital for promoting a broader understanding and appreciation of Middle Eastern contributions to the music scene.
With the festival experience evolving, this new partnership with Apple Music epitomizes how the joy of music is increasingly resonating far beyond a single weekend event. Fans now have the chance to revisit those memorable sets long after the festival lights have dimmed.
The Soundstorm 2025 sets are available exclusively on Apple Music beginning today.
