Mees Salomé

Nine years. It almost feels strange to write that down. When I started Distant, I never imagined it would become such a constant in my life. Another episode every single month. Through exciting times, difficult ones, moments full of inspiration and moments where I honestly didn’t know what I wanted to do. Somehow, music was always there, and so were you. Looking back, I don’t think Distant has eve...

The last few weeks have been a bit of a blur. A lot of shows, new music being released, upcoming releases to prepare for, and a handful of new projects that I’m really excited about. It’s the kind of period you’ve been looking forward to for a long time. Getting to share music, visit new places, and see this little world we’ve built continue to grow. In many ways, it’s exactly what I hoped it woul...

The festival season is finally here, and I can feel that shift in energy again. Longer days, warmer weather, everything slowly coming back to life. It always brings a different kind of excitement with it. These past months have been really special. Being able to release new music again means a lot to me, especially together with such incredible artists. There’s something about creating music toget...

After a little break between shows, it always feels a bit unfamiliar to step behind the decks again. Not because it’s been that long, but because playing your music in front of people is such a super special feeling. Something day to day life, and the time in between, doesn’t really compare to. It reminds me of coming back from a holiday, sitting down at your desk, staring at your screen and think...

I've been working on a lot of exciting things lately. The kind of projects that make you want to rush through and skip to the good part. Working through all those different projects and tasks, I notice like I'm running on autopilot. I seem focused, like getting loads more done in less time, but honestly, I'm just way more impatient than usual. My attention span has shrunk and it feels almost impos...

This year is starting out great. It feels really good so far, and it’s made me excited for everything that’s still coming. One of the reasons is that the first release of the year, Into The Light with Tyler Mann, is out today. There’s more on the way too, five more releases over the next six months, and even more after that. I feel really grateful for the people I got to work with in the previous...

Before anything else, I want to say thank you, for the support, the messages, the energy, and the moments we shared last year. None of this exists without you. Looking back at 2025, it was a year that started out with uncertainty, writer's blocks and doubt. Searching for that peculiar balance between creativity and business. Some soul searching later, I realised that music will always be the fabri...

Reaching episode 100 last month was pretty unreal. It had become such an integral part of my life. A vital place for me to share my love for music and connect with all of you. Thank you for being such an essential part of my life. I know there hasn't been a lot of new music this year, I was feeling pretty lost for parts of it, but I’ve made some of my best music since then. I will be forever grate...

Distant 100th Episode was everything I could have dreamed of, and that’s thanks to you. Seeing Het Sieraad come alive, feeling the energy and seeing your smiles reminded me of why I started all of this in the first place. I'm incredibly grateful for everyone who has been dancing, listening and growing with me in this journey. Playing this set was a huge trip down memory lane. This whole night was...

I took my own advice from last month and went full nature mode for a little bit. Time away from screens and work, surrounded by mountains, trees and fresh air, just slowing down for a bit. It gave me the chance to reset, recharge and really think about what comes next. Stepping outside of the routine is never wasted time, it is what allows you to see things from a wider perspective. Now that I’m b...

Even though the weather here hasn’t really felt “summerly” these past few weeks, I’ve had an amazing time. I got to visit and play at some incredible places, spent a lot of productive hours in the studio making new music, and, maybe most importantly, had the chance to really be with friends and family. Tomorrow we will close this wonderful summer together at Distant Beach. I can't wait to spend th...

Lately, I find myself at a crossroads, with some big decisions ahead. Maybe all the roads lead to the same destination, but some might be longer or more difficult than others. The thing is, I’ve never walked any of them before, so I don’t know the way. If there’s no one to point me in the right direction, how do you know which way to go? Do you just trust your gut? But what if it doesn’t seem to h...

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Today marks 8 years since this journey began. Honestly, I almost didn’t realise it until someone pointed it out. I’ve been so focused on the big things ahead, like episode 100, that I forgot to pause and appreciate how far Distant has already come. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all the support and the stories you’ve shared about what Distant means to you. It’s incredibly moving to se...

It’s wild how something you love so much can also make you feel so unsure of yourself. Making music is one of the most fulfilling things in my life, but at the same time, it can bring out a lot of doubt. One moment you’re excited about an idea, and the next you’re second-guessing everything. But when it finally clicks, when it’s exactly where you want it to be, it’s the most rewarding feeling. I’v...

Although I’ve really enjoyed my time in the studio, now that the sun’s shining and spring is in full swing, I can’t wait to get back on tour. This month is going to be crazy, and honestly, I couldn’t be more excited. It’s funny, touring can feel overwhelming at times, but the moment it stops, you start missing it real quick. That beautiful feeling of being one with the music and the people around...

The sun’s been out more lately, and honestly, it’s made such a difference. I always thought I handled the grey winter weather pretty well, but a bit of sunlight really does hit different. I’ve spent a lot of time in the studio lately, stuck in my own little world. Which, inevitably, means insecurities can start to creep in. But kicking off the year with an absolutely epic first Distant show, and b...

It’s been two months without any shows, which means I’ve spent a lot of time in the studio and it’s been absolutely amazing! Such a wonderful feeling to take my time and create new music again. I’m super excited to show you what I’ve been working on, but it’s also kinda scary. Very scary, to be honest. This is some of the most personal music I’ve ever made, music created at some of my highest and...

They say bad news comes in threes—but this month, I got four. Maybe it’s just a matter of perception; once something bad happens, we start noticing every bit of bad luck that follows. Or maybe, sometimes, we really do just get hit with everything at once. Either way, that’s just the way it is sometimes. But hey, if all my bad luck came at once, maybe that means I’ve officially used it up for a whi...

I’m not really one to make New Year’s resolutions. Instead, I prefer to look back at what I’ve achieved in the past year—the things I’m proud of or the lessons I’ve learned. You never know what the future holds, but you can always learn from the past. Every year, I feel like I say this, but this year really was the craziest one yet. I’m beyond proud of what I’ve accomplished in my music career. Th...

Even after all these years of making music, I still find it extremely hard to start with something new. It's always a bit scary, you start overthinking it and instead, you start distracting yourself with other things. Eventually doubt starts creeping in, "can I even do it anymore" and it just gets more difficult. But, once you put everything aside, no preconceived ideas or plans and get yourself t...

The last couple of months where absolutely amazing with such incredible things I was lucky enough to do. Going from one thing to the next, however, doesn't allow a lot of time to process those beautiful moments, enjoy it or reflect on it. Quickly leaving it in the rearview mirror sometimes makes it feel like it didn't even happen at all. Last week I took some time to chill out, slow down a bit, an...

Summer season has come to an end. I have really enjoyed this summer, filled with beautiful moments and amazing new opportunities. But now, we are slowly moving back into the long nights. For some reason, autumn always makes me feel pretty nostalgic. It's just something in the air, sunny while it's cold, the huge amounts of rain or the beautiful sunsets, that makes me feel calm and think back on th...

It has been a strange couple of weeks. This months started out great! Had some time off, recharged and was super motivated to get into the studio and finally work on some music again! But, for some unexplainable reason, it all kinda got lost. I simply couldn't get into it and slowly, naturally, started questioning all my life choices. It's nothing new and I've had this many times before! It's just...

The last few weeks have been an absolute dream. Summer is hard work, but also the most beautiful time of the year. So far, I got to tour the world, playing the magical Tomorrowland and cap it all off with 10 hours of pure bliss at Thuishaven! I want to thank you all for the amazing support and making this dream come reality. Now a quick rest and then back into the studio to finish some new music a...