Tag Archives: Trance

Musically encapsulating the summertime is something that’s held musicians’ rapt for decades. To some an art form, to others something approaching a science even, but to Roger Shah, it’s more like a calling. In his career that purpose has manifested in many forms. None have been more steadfast and successful than his ‘Magic Island: Music For Balearic People’ compilation series …

It is said that electronic music is on the verge of a major shift. That the most exceptional of talents are lining up to earn their spot, trying their hardest to make a difference. David Gravell is one of those destined to succeed. Through his masterfully composed productions and high-energy live sets, David Gravell is able to change the game …

Simon Templar a.k.a. of Jussi Paasonen, Finnish’s master of the finer progressive arts, a thief of altogether trancier hearts and anything-but-occasional agent of dancefloor fission & frisson. For seven years and counting, Simon/Jussi studio-ware has been lighting up labels like Black Hole Recordings, JOOF, Lost Language, Touchstone, Bonzai’s Progrez imprint and Pure Trance Recordings. It is to the latter however …

There’s something about Ruben de Ronde and Rodg that makes them stand out. When apart, they dish out boundary-busting tunes left and right as the most prolific luminaries in the Progressive Trance scene. But when paired up, they come up with songs so special it puts shame to even the most on-point productions. And that is why their brand-new body …

Few days separates us from welcoming summer and what’s better than doing so with 3 new great tunes from Armada Music? DARVO – Kyokushin Once known by the name of Dereck Recay, Dariusz Romanowski returns under his new moniker, DARVO. With ‘Kyokushin’, the Polish DJ and producer offers a fierce Trance cut for his debut on Who’s Afraid Of 138?!. …

After ‘Hello World’ in 2015, it’s about time he reveals a new artist album but this time, the Dutch Trance veteran Ferry Corsten released his Sci-Fi concept album titled ‘Blueprint’ labeled as the ‘most ambitious artist album to date’ by the man himself. For some, the vision of a concept album often lacks that atmosphere enhancing quality but ‘Blueprint’  is …

About time Markus has taken the opportunity to drop a taste of his follow-up to the (per Dancing Astronaut), “brooding steamroller” that was ‘Mota-Mota’. A recording whose meticulous development has taken many a month, it’s his club adaptation of Kate Bush’s timeless ‘Running Up That Hill’. From its outset, ‘Running’ echoes the pulsing feel of the original, never losing a …

Just when you thought May is over, Ben Gold & Standerwick released two new hits on Armada Music’s Armind & A State of Trance. Ben Gold – More Than Anything Since dropping his anthem for A State Of Trance 750, Ben Gold has been blasting some of the monumental tunes onto ‘A State Of Trance’. With his next production, he …

How do we start? By saying the ‘The Best of Armin Only’ was spectacular? No! By mentioning the proficiency of the team behind it? No! We can go on & on, but one thing is for sure – History was written on May 12th & 13th! ‘The Best of Armin Only’ was monumental! Over 4.8 million viewers watched the live …

Fresh from throwing the highest party in the world on Mt. Everest, the legendary artist Paul Oakenfold and Insomniac’s dedicated trance brand, Dreamstate, teamed up to release a monumental 20-track compilation, Dreamstate Volume One. Acting as the brand ambassador and an influential figure in the trance space, Paul Oakenfold rigorously curated and mixed the perfect culmination of sounds that will …