Trance
A State of Trance 2021: Armin van Buuren Guides a Symphonic Journey From the Coast to the Dancefloor
In conjunction with the ongoing 1,000-episode celebration of A State of Trance radio show, revered trance music giant Armin van Buuren has announced the release of the label’s annual compilation mix, A State of Trance 2021. The series’ 18th installment features 39 tracks mixed by van Buuren himself, showcasing the best in trance and progressive from the past year. A seamless blend of melodies transports listeners from sun-drenched, sandy beaches to obscure, dimly-light nightclubs in a two-part, four-hour-long journey. The first mix offers an eclectic array of evolving harmonies meant to complement those long summer days. Here, you’ll find the sounds of Sam Bagira, Alexander Popov & Kitone, Aly & Fila and JES, Ahmed Helmy, and two separate proje...
Paul Oakenfold, Cosmic Gate, More to Perform at Dreamstate Las Vegas
Insomniac has unveiled that Dreamstate will be returning to Las Vegas for the festival’s largest standalone event to date. Gareth Emery, Cosmic Gate, Gabriel & Dresden, Paul Oakenfold, HALIENE, and Jerome Isma-Ae will take the stage at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center on Friday, May 28th, 2021. Considering the fact that trance fans have only able to experience the magic of Dreamstate through Insomniac’s “Park ‘N Rave” events—thanks to COVID-19—the excitement surrounding this fest is palpable. Paul Oakenfold, Gareth Emery, Cosmic Gate, and more announced on the lineup for Dreamstate Las Vegas Dreamstate Las Vegas Both the promoter and venue are working with Clark County and the state of Nevada to ensure the safety of attendees via a set of...
LINK’s “Turbo EP” Fuses Classic Rave Sounds With Forward-Thinking Production
Last summer, famed bass music producer LAXX announced the launch of a brand new alias called LINK. Since then, LINK has released a multitude of original tracks and remixes that pay tribute to the classic rave sounds of hard house, trance, and techno, including “Age Of Love,” “I Can’t Take It,” and a remix of Habstrakt’s “Show Me.” Now, LINK has returned with more of that modern yet vintage energy on his Turbo EP. Turbo features three previously released tracks: a hard house-infused belter called “Fader,” a nod to the arena trance of auld titled “Come Together,” and the most recent cut, “I Want You,” which builds on that trance-inspired sound. Three more previously unheard songs are also included ...
Dash Berlin Are Searching for a New Frontman
In search of a new frontman after the ouster of Jeffrey Sutorius, iconic trance outfit Dash Berlin have opened the auditions to the public. The group split up back in 2018 after an ugly legal dispute, with former frontman Sutorius citing “mismanagement” and “neglect” at the hands of his Dash Berlin bandmates, Eelke Kalberg and Sebastiaan Molijn. What followed was a lengthy and bitter trademark battle between the three men that eventually came to an end last month, when Sutorius announced that the group’s trademarks were officially transferred to his former group-mates, calling the move “very unfair.” Jeffrey Sutorius performing as Dash Berlin at ASOT600 Live during Miami’s Ultra Music Festival 2013. Ultra Music Festival S...
Cosmic Gate Release New Single, Announce New Album, “Mosaiik”
Revered as leaders in the trance music scene for over two decades, German trance duoCosmic Gate have seamlessly adapted to the evolving landscape of the genre. From the defining pulsating beats of 90s hard trance to the more subdued progressive tones of the mid-2000s, Nic Chagall and Bossi emerged out of each era with hit after hit. Now a Grammy-nominated act, the pair have premiered their latest single, “Blame,” the lead cut off their upcoming album Mosaiik. With vocals and lyrics by Diana Miro, “Blame” shifts the trance heavy production the boys are known for, opting for a deep, progressive tone. The reflective track carries out signature Cosmic Gate sound design, like powerful synths and pounding sub bass, building on the duo’s previous releases. Miro’...
Au5 and HALIENE Pair Up for Masterful Single “Was It You”
Taking us across a cosmic journey, New Jersey-based producer Au5 has teamed up with Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter HALIENE to produce a sky-high melodic bass track called “Was It You.” The production follows his latest masterful collaboration with Tritonal and Dylan Matthew, “Happy Where We Are,” and his recent single “Anywhere,” in which he partnered up with prominent bass music duo SLANDER. “Was It You” takes listeners through the highs and lows of emotive bass music, with deep basslines and warm synths layered underneath an ethereal topline from HALIENE. Her distinctly dreamy sound is accompanied by Au5’s signature production style, making “Was It You” a must-listen. With his unique melodic sound ...
New Study Finds Trance Music Listeners to Be Among the Happiest
We’ve learned that techno was found to be the least relaxing form of music, but a recent study has now uncovered what genres tend to inspire the happiest listeners. The findings arrive from an independently conducted survey hosted by the OnBuy online marketplace. The in-depth language study analyzed over two million Reddit comments from 27 of the most popular subreddits for each music genre. They looked for mentions of both positive words and swear words to track if the genre evoked a sense of either happiness or aggression. Trance music earned the highest spot out of the electronic music genres analyzed, coming in the 7th spot with 7,157 positive words out of 14,198 comments, which equates to 50 positive mentions per 100 comments. The aforementioned ̶...
Ferry Corsten Announces Three-Part Livestream Series, “Chronos”
Fresh off his rare back-to-back vinyl set with Armin van Buuren, veteran trance producer Ferry Corsten has announced a three-part livestream series as he celebrates 20 years in the industry. Titled Chronos, the series will find Corsten showcasing a trio of unique sets, allowing viewers to choose which journey the trance legend will take them on. The first of these performances will take place on Friday, October 30th and will be a retrospective, featuring Corsten’s early works. Fans tuned in to the broadcast will step back in time as they see the trance tastemaker reach into his extensive collection to play the music that has helped shape his career. The second livestream will coincide with Corsten’s birthday on Friday, December 4th. Viewers will have a front-row ticket to ...
Watch Armin van Buuren and Ferry Corsten Perform Rare B2B Trance Set on Vinyl
Fans of trance music are in for a treat after Armin van Buuren and Ferry Corsten—two of the genre’s most iconic artists—uploaded a rare B2B trance set. The set, performed completely on vinyl, is a must-watch for any trance connoisseur, considering the mythos of van Buuren and Corsten. Over a full hour, the two dance music legends spin a slew of classics, including Inertia‘s “The System,” Tiësto‘s “Lethal Industry,” and Rank 1‘s iconic “Airwave.” They tied a bow on the performance by closing it with “Brute,” their timeless collaboration that was released on Corsten’s Flashover Recordings imprint back in 2011. You can watch the full B2B vinyl set below, courtesy of van Buuren’s A State Of ...
Insomniac Reveals Reimagined Dreamstate SoCal Park ‘N Rave
Insomniac Events has announced the return of its all-trance festival, Dreamstate SoCal, albeit in a more COVID-friendly atmosphere. Presented as part of the company’s “Park ‘N Rave” concert series, this year’s edition will see a change in format, allowing for safe revelry while adhering to local pandemic guidelines. Scheduled to take place Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st, the grounds of the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California will once again play host to ethereal beats and entrancing melodies. Headlining the two-day event are acts that span the entire spectrum of the genre, from psytrance to progressive. Notable artists scheduled to perform include Cosmic Gate, Markus Schulz, Infected Mushroom, Jason Ross, Paul Oakenfold, Fatum, K...
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