Aaron Hibell Releases Debut Album 'SYNCHRONICITY'

The UK composer and producer's new album 'sits somewhere between the dance floor and film score'

Mar. 10, 2026 at 10:50pm

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Aaron Hibell, a UK composer and producer known for scoring the 2024 Ultra Music Festival Miami aftermovie and the 2023 film Tetris, has released his debut album 'SYNCHRONICITY' via Astralwerks. The album, six years in the making, is a bold and engrossing blend of trance, house, melodic techno, and orchestral influence. Hibell opened up about the creative challenges he faced in making the album, including scrapping an entire previous version, and how the final product represents his 'rage' against the 'chronic and unpredictable health issues' and 'creative pressure and burnout' he's experienced.

Why it matters

Hibell's debut album 'SYNCHRONICITY' marks an important milestone in the career of the rising UK composer and producer, showcasing his versatility in blending electronic dance music styles with orchestral elements. The album's release and Hibell's upcoming live tour dates, including festival appearances at Tomorrowland and Cercle, will further establish him as an artist to watch in the electronic music scene.

The details

Hibell's 'SYNCHRONICITY' album opens with a stanza from Dylan Thomas' poem 'Do not go gentle into that good night,' setting the tone for the album's themes of resistance and conviction. The eight-track LP took six years to complete, with Hibell scrapping an entire previous version due to the 'creative pressure and burnout' he experienced. The final product blends trance, house, melodic techno, and orchestral influences, creating what Hibell describes as a sound that 'sits somewhere between the dance floor and film score.'

  • Hibell's debut album 'SYNCHRONICITY' was released on March 10, 2026.
  • Hibell will kick off a 24-city North American tour in support of the album on April 21, 2026 in Toronto.
  • Hibell is scheduled to perform at Tomorrowland and Cercle's 2026 festival at France's National Air and Space Museum.

The players

Aaron Hibell

A UK composer and producer known for scoring the 2024 Ultra Music Festival Miami aftermovie and the 2023 film Tetris. 'SYNCHRONICITY' is his debut album.

Astralwerks

The record label that released Hibell's debut album 'SYNCHRONICITY'.

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What they’re saying

“A bold and engrossing blend of trance, house, melodic techno, and orchestral influence, the album, Hibell says, 'sits somewhere between the dance floor and film score.'”

— Aaron Hibell

What’s next

Hibell will kick off a 24-city North American tour in support of 'SYNCHRONICITY' on April 21, 2026 in Toronto. He is also scheduled to perform at Tomorrowland and Cercle's 2026 festival at France's National Air and Space Museum.

The takeaway

Aaron Hibell's debut album 'SYNCHRONICITY' represents the culmination of a six-year creative journey, marked by personal challenges and a relentless drive to create a unique sound that blends electronic dance music styles with orchestral elements. The album's release and Hibell's upcoming live performances will further establish him as an artist to watch in the electronic music scene.