It’s the collaboration fans have been waiting for years. W&W and KSHMR have officially teamed up for the first time, and the result is nothing short of explosive. Now, via a joint release on Rave Culture and Dharma Worldwide, ‘Bad ’ is a high-voltage, nostalgia-fuelled banger that bridges the golden age of EDM with a sleek, forward-thinking energy primed for the world’s biggest festival stages
From the jump, ‘Bad’ sets the tone with a seductive topline that repeats the earworm hook: “I know I’m being bad, but it feels so good.” It’s the kind of vocal that sticks with you long after the drop hits, and when it does, expect pure chaos in the best way possible from these electronic mavericks. Massive synth leads thunderous kicks, and a melody that mimics the vocal phrasing makes for an electrifying, festival-sized payoff.
W&W deliver their signature hard-hitting energy and big-room precision, while KSHMR injects his signature melodic storytelling and cinematic flair. ‘Bad’ channels the high-octane spirit of EDM’s heyday, elevated by a polished, future-facing sound tailored for today’s mainstages. Their styles merge seamlessly, making it clear why this long-anticipated collaboration feels both natural and necessary.
Built for the biggest stages and already primed to dominate festival sets all summer, ‘Bad’ is more than just a collaboration; it’s a full-scale mainstage moment. A bold reminder that when two titans like W&W and KSHMR join forces, the result is destined to shake things up.
As long-time heavyweights of the global EDM scene, Dutch duo W&W have carved out their legacy through a genre-blending approach that fuses big room, trance, hardstyle, and techno influences. With over 14 million monthly Spotify listeners, more than 10 million social media followers, and a consistent presence in the top 25 of the Top100DJs over a decade now, they have maintained a strong influence in the electronic music scene and have consistently delivered explosive, crowd-pleasing sets at the biggest festivals on the planet, including Tomorrowland, Ultra, and EDC.
Globally renowned for his cinematic sound design and cross-cultural influence, KSHMR has cemented his status as one of dance music’s most visionary producers. With nearly 5 million monthly Spotify listeners, a catalogue of anthems including ‘Secrets’, ‘Kids,’ and ‘Power’ (with Hardwell), and consistent placements among the Top100DJs, he’s built an identity that blends high-impact festival energy with rich musical storytelling, delivering headline performances at Tomorrowland, Coachella, Ultra, and beyond.
With both Rave Cultureand Dharma known for delivering iconic dance hits, ‘Bad’ might just be the start of a new anthem for the ages. One thing’s for sure: resistance is futile when being bad sounds this good.
