Curation Picks: CIElll - Tethered

Belfast’s CIElll lands on Tiësto’s Musical Freedom with "Tethered," a gorgeous 142 BPM trance cut that feels both nostalgic and remarkably fresh. Wrapped around a beautiful vocal and a slightly melancholic atmosphere, it instantly brings to mind the emotional depth of Tiësto’s Just Be album from 2004, yet never feels dated. Instead, it updates that timeless sound with modern production and subtle restraint. A classy reminder that this style of trance still has plenty to say in 2026.