“Mid-Night Moves” - Tom Wills x Sholz-Y
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From the first beat, “Mid-Night Moves” feels like stepping into a neon-lit rush — that perfect, electric moment on the dance floor when sound and sensation blur together. Tom Wills and Sholz-Y have crafted something that’s both immediate and immersive: a late-night anthem that doesn’t just make you move, it makes you feel seen. Released on Stockholm’s The Dance Division, the track marks a serious breakout for Manchester’s Tom Wills — a performer whose charisma and honesty shine as bright as the lights he sings under.
Built around a sleek, propulsive beat from Sholz-Y — all shimmering synths, deep basslines, and breathy build-ups — “Mid-Night Moves” walks the line between underground credibility and radio-ready euphoria. There’s a touch of classic house energy (think early Calvin Harris meets Purple Disco Machine) but filtered through Tom’s distinct Northern swagger and soul. His vocals are the centerpiece — warm, commanding, and unapologetically emotive — reminding listeners that vulnerability can be as powerful as volume.
The pairing of Wills and producer Sholz-Y feels like destiny. Sholz-Y, with his refined mix of melodic house and techno-inflected precision, frames Tom’s voice in a sonic world that feels both global and deeply personal. “Tom’s voice has timeless power,” Sholz-Y explained — and he’s right. It’s the kind of vocal that could anchor a 90s dance classic or a 2025 chart-topper.
Their synergy is clear — nothing forced, nothing over-produced. Instead, you get a record that breathes: each synth swell and drum drop perfectly tuned to Tom’s emotional delivery. It’s club music made with heart — the kind that moves bodies and minds.
There’s an unmistakable Manchester DNA pulsing through “Mid-Night Moves.” You can trace it back to The Haçienda — that sense of liberation, of belonging, of music as a shared language. Tom channels that lineage but reimagines it for now: inclusive, expressive, and proudly queer. It’s that same energy of joy as defiance — where dancing becomes both connection and reclamation.
Photo Credit: Artist EPK
Already charting across Europe — breaking into the German Dance Top 100 and climbing above names like Guetta and Armin van Buuren — “Mid-Night Moves” proves that authenticity and pop polish can absolutely coexist. This isn’t just another club cut; it’s a statement track from an artist with something real to say.
Tom Wills has never separated the art from the artist. As an openly queer performer and mental-health advocate, he’s vocal about anxiety, depression, and ADHD — not as weaknesses, but as truths. His openness gives weight to his performance: you can hear the fight, the freedom, and the gratitude in his voice.
“Mid-Night Moves” is more than a dance record — it’s an invitation to show up as yourself under the strobes and sweat of the dance floor. It’s the sound of resilience turned into rhythm, and proof that joy can still be revolutionary.
“Mid-Night Moves” is available now on all major streaming platforms
