Markus Schulz Opens the Door to ISOS 22 With ‘Dive’
Featuring Dutch vocalist RYVM, the track sets the tone for his record-breaking ninth "In Search of Sunrise" excursion — and goes exactly as deep as the title suggests.
Setting the stage for the now fast approaching 2026 ‘ISOS’ season, Markus Schulz partners-up on a track with Dutch singer RYVM (Raffie van Maren). An early portal into what he has in store for this year’s opening ‘Awakening’ mix, it goes without saying that this ‘Dive’ is going deep.
On the track and how its release plays into the broader picture of his record breaking ninth ‘ISOS’ excursion, Markus says “Dive’s about crossing the line between fear and possibility. It’s that moment when you let go, step into the unknown and come out changed on the other side.
It reflects what I try to create in my shows: a space where the music takes you somewhere beyond yourself. That made ‘Dive’ the natural heart of ‘The Awakening’ and an essential part of the journey through to ’In Search of Sunrise 22.”
‘Dive’ unfolds with measured progressive momentum - its deep, chugging groove carried by subtle-yet-insistent piano refrains, bassy low-end haunt and a horn-like motif that brilliantly chimes with its oceanic sonics. For his part, RYVM (who’s previously worked on tracks with Armin, Pendulum, CamelPhat, Afrojack, Nicky Romero and others) delivers a vocal performance that equals out ‘Dive’s lyrical vulnerabilities with a silent, steadfast resolve.
