One of Dance music’s most impactful professional power couples are back at it again. This past weekend, Ellie Goulding made a surprise appearance at Calvin Harris‘ set at Ushuaïa in Ibiza to perform their brand-new collaboration, now officially named ‘Free‘. Draped in a flowing white shirt dress and adorned with gold face glitter, Goulding captivated the audience with ethereal vocals, singing “I’m free, When I’m with you, I’m free”, while Harris commanded the decks, making his presence felt at his ongoing residency at the iconic island mega-club.
A New High-Energy Anthem
‘Free’ promises to be another hit from this dynamic duo. Based on a video and a preview uploaded to YouTube, the track is a high-energy house anthem, bursting with piano stabs and shimmering synth flourishes. The song’s debut follows closely on the heels of Harris sharing studio footage of the pair working together, with Harris visibly thrilled and Goulding’s silky vocals shining through.
Check out this post shared by Calvin Harris regarding the release.
Sneak Peek and Anticipation
On Tuesday, July 23, Harris teased fans with an extended preview of ‘Free’, featuring a pared-down intro that spotlights Goulding’s mesmerizing voice. The anticipation is palpable as fans eagerly await the official release this Friday, July 26. This marks their first collaboration since 2023’s trance track ‘Miracle’, which dominated the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart for 25 weeks straight and saw the pair perform at major events, including Harris’ 2023 Coachella Main Stage set.
A History of Hits
Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding’s musical partnership has consistently produced chart-topping hits. Their debut collaboration, ‘I Need Your Love,’ spent 25 weeks on the Hot 100 in 2013, peaking at No. 16. The following year, ‘Outside’ climbed to No. 29 on the same chart. With such a history of success, ‘Free’ is set to continue their legacy of producing electrifying dance music.
Watch the duo’s dazzling performance and get ready to experience ‘Free’ this Friday. The countdown to another chart-topping hit is on!
[H/T] – Billboard
