An era has officially come to an end for Tiësto.
The Dutch icon has aired the final episode of his long-running CLUBLIFE radio show.
With that moment, he brings nearly two decades of weekly music curation to a close.
Over the years, the program helped define the global EDM scene.
The farewell broadcast aired on New Year’s Eve as episode 978.
For this final chapter, Tiësto selected 30 of the most impactful tracks from the show’s archive, which stretches from its launch in 2007 to today.
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Message from Tiësto in the Last Episode
In his opening message, he looked back on how electronic music changed over the years.
He recalled its journey from underground club culture to a dominant presence on global festival stages.
Tiësto explained that CLUBLIFE began in 2007 and ran for 18 years.
Over that period, he witnessed new artists break through, musical styles evolve, and festivals expand into massive global events.
He also expressed gratitude for being able to keep performing around the world.
Along the way, he continues to discover new talent.
Most of all, he values the deep emotional connection he still shares with audiences across generations.
Throughout its run, CLUBLIFE served as more than just a radio show.
It acted as a platform for emerging producers while still featuring established stars.
Many artists first gained international exposure through the program before going on to build major careers.
In his farewell remarks, Tiësto highlighted the show’s role as a launchpad for new talent within electronic music.
The final episode works as a musical time capsule.
It strings together defining dance anthems from different eras, showcasing tracks that shaped club culture and festival crowds alike.
Songs like Avicii’s Levels and Zedd’s Clarity mark defining moments in EDM history.
Tracks such as deadmau5’s Strobe and Porter Robinson’s Language helped shape an entire generation of listeners.
Meanwhile, Martin Garrix’s Animals stands as a turning point that pushed the sound into the global mainstream.
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The Beginning of a New Chapter
At the same time, the end of CLUBLIFE aligns with a new chapter in Tiësto’s career.
He has recently announced a return to trance, the genre that first established his name three decades ago.
Alongside this shift, he revealed an upcoming album and released its first single, Bring Me To Life.
While CLUBLIFE has reached its conclusion, its impact remains clear.
The show played a key role in shaping modern electronic music.
It introduced countless artists to global audiences.
Over nearly 20 years, it also documented the evolution of EDM from one era to the next.
With this final episode, Tiësto closes one chapter while preparing to open another.
