This past weekend, Axwell reminded everyone why he’s still one of the most magnetic forces in electronic music. Headlining Horizon Festival in Torbole sul Garda, Italy, the Swedish icon dropped a brand-new, unreleased ID titled ‘So Long’, and the crowd absolutely lost it.
The Track: ‘So Long’ – A Classic SHM Build with Fresh Fire
‘So Long’ has all the hallmarks of that unmistakable Swedish House Mafia DNA — massive progressive builds, soaring melodies, and a hook that’s both euphoric and haunting. It’s the kind of track that makes hands go up before the drop even hits.
While it hasn’t been officially released (yet), fans online are already circulating phone recordings like bootleg relics. From what we’ve heard, this one’s going to be a festival weapon all summer long.
Swedish House Mafia's New Chapter: Enter SUPERHUMAN
This ID didn’t come out of nowhere. Swedish House Mafia has been on a creative tear lately. With the launch of their new label SUPERHUMAN, they've been teasing an avalanche of new content. ‘So Long’ feels like a glimpse into that next wave — melodic, anthemic, and made for the mainstage.
It’s clear the trio isn’t just riding nostalgia. They’re building a new era, brick by brick, track by track.
Axwell Still Has It
Watching Axwell perform is like witnessing a master craftsman at work. His ability to read a crowd, drop the perfect blend of SHM classics and new IDs, and still surprise everyone is elite-level stuff. ‘So Long’ might be unreleased, but it’s already a fan favorite — and the drop hasn’t even hit Spotify.