Hard dance powerhouses – UK’s Darren Styles and Aussie Toneshifterz team up and unleash the first-ever hard dance rework of Zedd’s iconic fan-favorite hit “Clarity,” released on June 13 via the well-respected Dutch label Be Yourself Music.
A bold reimagining rather than a simple cover, the track preserves the emotional gravitas of the original – its soaring vocals and poignant lyrics – while catapulting it into festival territory with sky-high BPMs, euphoric piano builds, and an explosive, uplifting hardstyle drop. Honoring the timelessness of the original, both producers transform “Clarity” into a cathartic, hands-in-the-air anthem that channels nostalgia and emotional release through a modern hard dance lens.
“‘Clarity’ transcended genres and became emotionally iconic,” the artists explain. “This wasn’t just about remixing a hit – it was about giving hard dance its own moment of beauty, vulnerability, and pure energy.”
“When we first discussed the idea, it wasn’t just about covering a hit. It wasn’t even just about how naturally those vocals worked together without production. ‘Clarity’ is one of those rare tracks that transcended genres and became emotionally iconic. Its lyrics hit a universal nerve – love, loss, vulnerability – all of which resonate deeply with both of our fanbases. And in a genre that thrives on energy but craves emotional release, that really mattered. We both felt that hard dance hadn’t yet had its own version of ‘Clarity’ – a moment that felt euphoric and nostalgic, yet still fresh. We’d already been playing edits with the original vocals, and it had become a staple in our live sets. So this wasn’t just a cover – it was a tribute.
A reimagining. A way to turn something timeless into a cathartic, hands-in-the-air anthem for the dance floor that truly speaks to who we are and where we come from.” – Toneshifterz and Darren Styles
