Thomas Gold is back with a vengeance on his new release, Set Me Free, and it’s an emotional rollercoaster foiled by euphoric progressive house vibes.
Releasing August 1 on Dim Mak, the new song combines all the elements fans adore in Thomas Gold’s music, cinematic buildups, a driving beat, and a haunting vocal that lingers long after the drop.
Right from the opening beat, Set Me Free wastes no time. The production strikes home with a bottom-end groove that’s impossible to avoid, topped off with sparkling synths and a vocalising female vocal that gets you hooked immediately. It’s one of those special tracks that can be dancefloor-ready yet emotionally profound at once, something Thomas Gold has built a career on mastering.
Discussing the track, Thomas commented, “The first time I heard the vocal, it got me right away, there was this haunting beauty in it that gave me goosebumps. It felt emotional, raw, and real.” That reaction paved the way for all that came later during the production process. “I wanted the track to have the same sense of it, progressive house, but with a contemporary edge that allows the vocal to breathe,” he explained. Having worked on the track through numerous versions, Thomas eventually settled on a version that delivered the same sense of emotion that he had right from the beginning.
That rawness is at the forefront in Set Me Free. The voice isn’t simply another element, it’s the track’s emotional center, suspended above the driving beat like a shout for escape. And it works. The track finds that push and pull between tension and release that characterizes the best progressive house records.
Thomas Gold has always had a knack for fusing emotion with power. Whether you’ve caught him on a massive festival stage or in a packed club, his sound brings intensity and feeling in equal measure. Over the years, he’s been one of the key figures shaping the melodic side of dance music, and with Set Me Free, he’s proving once again why he’s still so relevant in 2025.
Released via Dim Mak, Steve Aoki’s boundary-pushing label, Set Me Free feels right at home. The track fits perfectly into the label’s eclectic catalog while carrying Gold’s unmistakable stamp. It’s not just another single, it’s a moment.
There’s a filmic quality to the whole experience, as if the track ought to be in the middle of some blockbuster movie scene. But, still, it delivers the type of energy you’ll want blaring on a festival main stage. And that’s where Thomas Gold excels: creating a full-body experience that’s both emotional and explosive.
If you’re a seasoned Thomas Gold fan or new to his discography, Set Me Free is the type of release that reminds you of what makes progressive house so compelling. It’s not necessarily about the build and drop, it’s about experiencing something as you move.
Don’t get it twisted, though, Set Me Free isn’t another club banger, it’s a message. And on August 1st, it’s going to be everywhere. So crank it up, let loose, and get ready to feel every note.
Mia Brooks dives deep into the beats and rhythms of the music industry, covering everything from chart-topping albums to underground artists. With a passion for discovering new talent and exploring the stories behind the songs, Mia keeps readers updated on all things music.
