Best DJ Podcast, New Music Feature
Sometimes inspiration arrives when you least expect it.
For Hakan, a recent visit to Bridlington to spend time with an old friend became much more than a catch-up. Walking barefoot through the town and along the beach, surrounded by the atmosphere of the seaside, the open air and the natural world, sparked an idea, a song about something we all share, yet can so easily take for granted: the gift of being alive.
That moment became “We Alive.”
Scheduled for release on Sunday, 23 August 2026, the track is a celebration of existence, freedom and the world around us. Rather than focusing on the complications of everyday life, We Alive invites listeners to pause for a moment, look around and appreciate the simple fact that we are here.
From Bridlington to the Sound of Celebration
There is something uniquely powerful about being beside the sea. The sound of the waves, the feeling of sand beneath your feet and the sense of space stretching towards the horizon can put everyday worries into perspective.
For Hakan that experience helped unlock the creative idea behind We Alive.
The barefoot walk became symbolic, a return to something simple and natural. No distractions, no barriers, just the feeling of moving through the world and experiencing it directly.
From that experience came a musical message:
We are here. We are alive. And that alone is something worth celebrating.
A Song About Life — And Everything Around Us
We Alive is more than simply a new release. At its heart, the song is an invitation to appreciate life in all its forms.
It celebrates the people we meet, the places we experience, the natural world surrounding us and those spontaneous moments that can unexpectedly inspire creativity.
The story behind the track is a reminder that songs don’t always begin in studios. Sometimes they begin with a walk, a conversation, a memory, a view of the sea, or simply the feeling of being present in the moment.
Arriving 23 August
With We Alive set for release on Sunday, 23 August 2026, listeners will soon have the opportunity to experience the musical expression of that Bridlington, inspired moment.
For Best DJ Podcast, it’s a story that captures one of the most exciting things about music: inspiration can come from anywhere.
One ordinary visit.
One old friendship.
One barefoot walk beside the sea.
One idea.
And from it came “We Alive.”
Release date: Sunday, 23 August 2026

So wherever you are when the track arrives, take a moment, turn up the music, look around you and remember the message at the heart of the song: We Alive








