GRAMMY-nominated electronic artist ILLENIUM returns with “War,” a high-impact fan track featuring rising alternative singer-songwriter Lø Spirit, out now via Republic Records. The release arrives alongside the final reveal of special guests for ILLENIUM Presents ODYSSEY at Sphere in Las Vegas, with shows scheduled across March and April. Fans can stream the new single now and find ticketing information at ILLENIUM’s official site.
“War” captures a moment of emotional release and forward momentum, blending indie rock textures, alt-pop melodies, and raw lyrical intensity. Driven by bright percussion and cinematic tension, the track balances vulnerability with defiance, highlighting another evolution in ILLENIUM’s ever-expanding sound as both a producer and songwriter.
The song first caught fire during ILLENIUM’s Thanksgiving weekend performance at Apocalypse Festival in Long Beach, California, where early live clips quickly gained traction across social platforms. Since then, momentum around the release has continued to build, following a wave of recent press coverage from outlets including Billboard, Rolling Stone, Alternative Press, Dancing Astronaut, EDM.com, and EDM Identity.
“So excited to have my new single ‘War’ with Lø Spirit out now. This one was an instant favorite since the rock edge is something I’ve always loved,” says ILLENIUM. “It brings a darker, heavier energy that contrasts my other singles and adds a new dimension to the story of ODYSSEY.”
Lø Spirit echoed that sentiment, adding, “Super grateful to be a part of such a raw song. Being asked to sing this song with ILLENIUM was perfect timing for me. ‘War’ ironically ran parallel with a lot of the chaos I was met with this year. Couldn’t be more excited to make something so visceral with one of the greats in the electronic space.”
The release of “War” follows a major radio milestone for ILLENIUM, as his single “Forever” recently reached number one on both Mediabase Dance and the Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay charts. That momentum now carries into what is shaping up to be one of the biggest years of his career.
Up next, ILLENIUM will release his highly anticipated album ODYSSEY on February 6, 2026. The project introduces a new chapter of emotional storytelling, maximalist production, and immersive world-building. Shortly after, he will embark on a nine-night residency of ODYSSEY shows at Sphere on March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14, followed by April 2, 3, and 4. These performances mark the only opportunity for fans to experience ODYSSEY live.
Serving as the artistic canvas for the project, Sphere’s cutting-edge immersive technology, including the world’s highest-resolution LED display and Sphere Immersive Sound, will transform each night into a multi-sensory experience. Each show will feature a different special guest, including Alok, Dab The Sky (the collaboration between Dabin and Said The Sky), Wooli, Levity, Audien, Ray Volpe, SLANDER, DJ Diesel, and Tape B.
With more than 8 billion global streams, a GRAMMY nomination for Fallen Embers, and a catalog that includes platinum-certified records like “Takeaway” with The Chainsmokers and Lennon Stella, “Good Things Fall Apart” with Jon Bellion, “Crawl Outta Love,” “Hearts on Fire,” and “Nightlight,” ILLENIUM continues to shape the modern electronic landscape. Across albums spanning Ashes, Awake, Ascend, and ILLENIUM, he has helped define melodic bass and crossover electronic music while headlining global stages such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, EDC, Ultra, and Madison Square Garden.
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