Armin Van Buuren
Armin van Buuren Shares 950-Track Playlist of the Top A State Of Trance Songs of All-Time
Since its inception back in 2001, Armin van Buuren‘s A State of Trance radio show has remained a constant in the lives of trance aficionados across the globe. Its popularity has only grown over the years, and it remains one of the world’s most illustrious dance music mixshows. In fact, you could say that the mythos of trance music flows through A State Of Trance, which has helped curate many timeless live music experiences and has broken countless artists over the years. In preparation of the show’s landmark 1,000th episode, van Buuren has shared a gargantuan playlist comprised of 950 of the top A State Of Trance tracks of all-time. Music from fellow trance legends such as Paul van Dyk, BT, Above & Beyond, Ørjan Nilsen, and Jorn van ...
Armin van Buuren is Highlighting the Top 1,000 ASOT Tracks in Weeklong Stream
On New Year’s Eve, Armin van Buuren sent off 2020 with the 997th episode of his illustrious A State of Trance radio show. Not long before that, he treated fans to an end-of-the-year mix, highlighting some of his favorite releases of the year. To keep the celebration alive for trance addicts, in preparation of the show’s jaw-dropping 1,000th episode, van Buuren will be counting down the top 1,000 A State of Trance tracks in a weeklong streaming event. Considering the show has been running for nearly twenty years, choosing 1,000 songs might be too great of a task for one man. As detailed in the embedded announcement tweet below, the Dutch trance icon asked fans for help in selecting tracks that will make up the all-time list. Armin van Buuren’s special A State of ...
EDM Tracks for Your 2020 Christmas Playlists
Christmas is today, and what better way to get in the spirit than by blasting holiday music? EDM and Christmas traditionally don’t go hand in hand, but you may be surprised how many dance music artists have created their own versions of classic carols and even some originals. While this year’s holiday festivities look a lot different than those of previous years, the spirit of it all should absolutely remain the same. Turn on your fireplace (real or virtual), cozy up, and rock these EDM tracks for your Christmas playlists. Wham! – Last Christmas (San Holo Remix) Jesse Slayter & Wuki – Rock Them Bells Kaskade – Deck The Halls (feat. Erika) Major Lazer – Christmas Trees (feat. Protoje) Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike x Armin van Buuren x Brenna...
Armin van Buuren Drops Electrifying New 7-Track EP, “Euthymia”
Trance icon Armin van Buuren has released a new 7-track EP called Euthymia, crossing over into the dance-pop with style via his own Armada Music imprint. Euthymia is van Buuren’s 6th EP to be released, and he has crafted a record packed with passion. He changed up the direction of his usual trance sound that fans have come to expect, turned to a more dance-pop-driven sound this time around. The change-up of direction is widely welcomed as this EP pumps out artfully crafted, unique, and original dance tracks that are as catchy as they are one-of-a-kind. Euthymia is a melodic, stunning EP that contains high-energy tracks such as “Feel Something” with Duncan Laurence, “Need You Now” with Jake Reece, and “Slow Lane” with James Newma...
Armin van Buuren Unveils 2020 “A State Of Trance Year Mix”
Mixed by the Armada Music leader himself, Armin van Buuren is back with his annual end-of-the-year mix series. This year more than ever, van Buuren hopes it serves as a beacon of positivity, instilling the much-needed sense of community many have desperately craved during this time apart. “A State Of Trance Year Mix 2020” features more than 100 tracks from some of the biggest names in the industry, including Above & Beyond, Aly & Fila, Cosmic Gate, Ferry Corsten, Gareth Emery, and Paul van Dyk. The two-hour mix is the perfect example of what beauty can come out of dark circumstances. Music will always serve as a shoulder to lean on not only for its creators, but also its listeners. “It’s been a tough year for everyone,” van Buuren shared in a...
Armin van Buuren and Duncan Laurence Release Music Video for “Feel Something”
Earlier in the month of November, Armin van Buuren teamed up with the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019, Duncan Laurence, for their synth-pop single “Feel Something.” A decided change of pace from the Dutch trance heavyweight’s traditional sound, fans were excited to see him test the waters in a new frontier. In an effort to double down on the song’s message, the duo released a music video to help listeners better visualize their story. The video starts with both artists stuck in clear glass boxes wearing plain white clothes. As the song and video progress, their encasings become filled with bright neon lights and their outfits liven up. With lyrics emphasizing the need to feel something and both artists having to find solace in their current situation...
Armin van Buuren, Brennan Heart, and Dimitri Vegas & Like Me Join Forces for Christmas Anthem
The euphoric “Christmas Time” is the first single from an upcoming Smash The House album. With the holidays comes a plethora of new music, and three dance music heavyweights have thrown their Santa hats into the ring early with a late-November Christmas anthem. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Armin van Buuren, and Brennan Heart joined forces for “Christmas Time,” teaming up to produce a euphoric progressive house track. The single, which arrives by way of Dimitri Vegas & Like’s Smash The House banner, features a top-line from Dutch compatriot Jeremy Oceans, who delivers a blithe vocal print atop the soaring sound design. Along with the song’s release came the announcement that “Christmas Time” is the first single from an upcoming...
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Armin van Buuren, and Brennan Heart Announce Upcoming Christmas Anthem
In addition to the four artists, the Christmas single is set to feature vocals from Jeremy Oceans. Leading the holiday season charge—in a rare effort to offer an alternative to that one Mariah Carey song we’ll inevitably hear 3,000 times over—is an upcoming Christmas collaboration from four dance music heavyweights. Later this week, fans can revel in the release of a St. Nick-approved holiday anthem called “Christmas Time,” a massive collaborative track by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Armin van Buuren, and Brennan Heart. The artists involved have not shared a preview of the single, which features Jeremy Oceans, but the release date and cover art were posted online. While Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Armin van Buuren are no strangers to collaborating,...
Listen to Armin van Buuren’s Foray Into Retrowave, “Feel Something”
Throughout the years, Armin van Buuren has remained one of electronic music’s boundary-pushers. Whether he’s producing progressive house, big room, or even dance pop, the dance music legend has the innate ability to push the envelope of EDM every time he shares new music. van Buuren released a new song today called “Feel Something,” which represents a departure for the trance legend and a foray into retrowave. He does a brilliant job with the production here, employing euphoric synths and rolling basslines at a bouncy 94 BPM. He also vocodes the heady vocals of Dutch compatriot Duncan Laurence, infusing the robotic, nostalgic undertones of a true synthwave anthem. Check out “Feel Something” below. “I always feel blessed working with ...
Armin van Buuren Announces Series of VR Performances via Sensorium Galaxy
As the global pandemic continues to delay the return of live music, artists have worked tirelessly to keep their virtual sets as creative and fresh as possible. Armin van Buuren is the latest artist to announce he’ll be taking the stage inside of virtual reality via Sensorium Galaxy. Sensorium Galaxy Sensorium Galaxy is a new TIDAL-backed company offering unique VR experiences set to launch in early 2021. As a social VR platform, their goal is to provide artists a space to connect with fans in new ways and completely change the virtual concert game. van Buuren has expressed he’s ready to take things to the next level in VR. “By not being subjected to the laws of physics and the boundaries of the real world, I can develop performances where the immersive environment become...
Armin van Buuren Shares Preview of New Single Out Next Week—And It’s Not What You’d Expect
Is trance legend Armin van Buuren on the verge of releasing a dance pop track? The dance music veteran and trance fountainhead took to Instagram yesterday, October 28th, to share a preview of an unreleased song called “Feel Something.” The track, which features blossoming vocalist and Dutch compatriot Duncan Lawrence, is slated for a November 6th release. What it does not seem to be slated for, however, is van Buuren’s signature, high-energy trance sound. “Feel Something” looks to be emblematic of a departure for van Buuren, who remains one of the most prolific producers in electronic music at the age of 43. At 94 BPM, the new preview sounds as if he is releasing an indie dance or synthwave tune due to the bubbly, synth-pop-inspired sound design and vocod...
Armin van Buuren is Re-Releasing His “Balance” Album in Immersive Dolby Atmos
You can now experience Armin van Buuren‘s iconic trance sound like never before. The dance music legend and “A State Of Trance” proprietor has teamed up with Dolby to re-release his seventh studio album Balance in immersive Dolby Atmos. The unique re-issue of Balance, which was released exactly one year ago, will be available across TIDAL’s HiFi tier and Amazon Music HD starting today, October 26th. Music processed in Dolby Atmos “makes listeners feel like they’re inside the music” by adding more space, clarity, and depth. Songs produced using the technology offer a more immersive listening experience because creators are able to strategically place distinct audio elements in a 3D sound field, which isn’t possible in stereo....
