Tommy Farrow on Creative Freedom, Emotional Dance Music and His Bold New Chapter with ‘Set Me Free’

With his new ‘Set Me Free’ EP marking a bold and emotionally-charged chapter in his evolution, Tommy Farrow continues to blur the lines between euphoric club moments and deeply personal storytelling. Fresh off his debut release on Purified Records, Farrow opens up about the creative breakthroughs behind ‘Set Me Free’ and ‘Human After All’, his growing love for cinematic tension, and the balance between vulnerability and dancefloor energy. In this interview, the rising melodic house and techno talent reflects on his journey so far – from breakout track ‘Let’s Just’ to chasing the freedom of an album – and shares why letting go has become his greatest creative asset.

“Set Me Free” and “Human After All” both carry a strong emotional weight – how do you typically channel emotion into your music, and what was the emotional journey behind these two tracks?

I usually start with a feeling and let that guide everything – melody, structure or a specific vocal. Set Me Free was about breaking through a bit of a creative fog and pairing the gospel vocals with something euphoric and epic, while Human After All is more reflective – just accepting where I’m at, flaws and all.

You’ve carved out a unique sound in melodic house and techno – how has your style evolved since your breakout with ‘Let’s Just,’ and what new elements did you experiment with in this release?

It’s definitely evolved – I’ve leaned more into cinematic sounds, I always want my music to sound pretty epic and evolve the arrangement so that the listener always has something to look forward to. With this EP, I got braver – more emotion, more tension, and tighter production overall.

This is your first release on Purified Records. What drew you to the label, and how has working with them shaped or supported this new chapter in your artistry?

I’ve been a huge fan of Nora for a long time, I love how dedicated the fan base are for Purified and they just understand emotional melodic music. Nora signs music on quality, not on whether it’s going to be playlisted on DSP’s or ‘radio friendly’ – which is quite rare these days, that’s what draws me in and makes me want to sign more music.

 ‘Set Me Free’ taps into themes of freedom and hope, while ‘Human After All’ feels more grounded and reflective. Do these tracks reflect your personal state of mind or any broader themes you’re exploring right now?

Yeah, 100%. I was craving freedom with Set Me Free, and Human After All was me just being real with myself – a bit messy, a bit human. I think a lot of us are juggling those two feelings in life! 

Your music resonates deeply both on the dancefloor and in more intimate listening environments. When producing, do you think more about how a track will feel live or how it will feel personally to a listener?

Both! I want it to go off in a club but still hit when you’re alone on a night drive. If it can do both (which is always my goal to be honest) I’m buzzing! 

What has been the most defining moment of your career so far, and why?

Probably when ‘Lets Just’ dropped. It was a bit of a risk for me sound-wise, and then it just blew up. That gave me the confidence to keep doing things my way.

When you’re not working on music, what do you like to do to reset and recharge creatively?

I love being with friends. It’s probably the only time I stop thinking about music. I love to go to the gym 4 times a week and also love to cook!! 

With support from icons like Pete Tong and RÜFÜS DU SOL, and now this Purified release, where do you see your sound heading next? Any creative goals you’re chasing in the near future?

I’m itching to make a full body of work – maybe an album. I always try and keep my music emotive; I’m really inspired by love and romance. I just got to keep pushing things forward! 

Looking back from where you started to where you are now, what’s one thing you’ve learned that’s changed the way you approach your craft?

Don’t force it. When I let things flow naturally, the best stuff comes out. Also – take your time. There’s no rush when you’re building something real!