International DJ and producer Mike Williams joins forces with Oaks on their new single “Better Now,” an emotional yet high-energy release landing January 30, 2026 via Be Yourself Music. Blending heartfelt songwriting with uplifting melodic drive, the track captures a rare studio moment where vulnerability and dancefloor power meet in perfect balance.
“Better Now” was born during a writing session in Stockholm alongside Oaks and songwriter Max Adrian. From the earliest ideas, the song carried a personal weight, shaped by honest conversations and a shared creative spark. That emotional core is wrapped in Mike Williams’ signature melodic production style, resulting in a record that feels equally suited for late-night reflection and peak-time festival moments.
Fans have already had a taste of the track’s impact. Mike Williams has been teasing “Better Now” in his live sets for months, including at his sold-out ADE event, Storylines, where early versions drew huge reactions both on the dancefloor and across social media. The official release now delivers the polished final version, preserving the raw emotion that first connected with listeners while amplifying its full festival-ready energy.
For Mike Williams, the song stands out as a defining creative memory. He describes the session as one where everything aligned naturally — from the atmosphere in the room to the depth of the conversations that shaped the lyrics. That chemistry translates into a production that feels both intimate and expansive, built to resonate far beyond the club.
For Oaks, “Better Now” is rooted in a deeply personal chapter. Written during an emotionally heavy period, the track leans into the discomfort of loving someone you cannot save, and the quiet strength required to let go. That honesty shines through in the vocal performance, which carries both fragility and resolve. An acoustic performance of the track during ADE marked an especially meaningful moment, offering an early glimpse of the song’s emotional depth before its official release.
Together, Mike Williams and Oaks deliver a record that speaks to growth, resilience, and release — a song that pairs emotional clarity with the kind of soaring energy that defines modern melodic dance music. With “Better Now,” they prove that vulnerability can hit just as hard as any drop, creating a track that’s built for both open-air festival singalongs and personal late-night listens alike.
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