Alesso has opened up about his ongoing health challenges, which recently led to his first cancellation of performances in 14 years of touring.
The Swedish dance music superstar, whose real name is Alessandro Lindblad, shared a candid video on his social media to address his absence and lack of social media presence, citing a severe case of tinnitus. The chronic condition, which can result from ear damage or exposure to loud noises, is characterized by the perception of ringing or other sounds in the ears without an external source.
“I woke up with the loudest ringing in my ears,” Lindblad said, describing the pain as a 10 out of 10. “I was in complete shock. It was not after a show. I just woke up, and it was so intense.”
Although he had previously experienced mild tinnitus, nothing compared to the intensity of this episode. “I know it’s super common in the music industry,” he said, acknowledging the widespread nature of hearing issues among music producers, “but yeah, I had a really, really difficult time dealing with this.”
The experience led the influential “Heroes” producer to take a step back from his relentless touring schedule, which in 2024 included performances in Belgium, Greece, France, Iceland, Saudi Arabia and the United States, among other countries.
“I’ve been doing this for 14 years now, and I’ve never taken a break,” Lindblad lamented. “So I just took this as a sign to slow down, to prioritize my health and be more careful.”
Looking forward, he expressed optimism about his upcoming shows, including a highly anticipated appearance at Miami’s Ultra Music Festival. However, he confirmed that his touring pace would be more measured, with fewer shows in the immediate future.
“I will be doing shows, but maybe not as many,” he explained.
In his message to fans, Lindblad also emphasized the importance of health and safety, urging fellow musicians and concertgoers alike to take precautions. “We’re only humans,” he reminded them, advising the use of ear protection to avoid the risks of hearing damage.
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