All posts tagged in Trance
• Mediterranean flavored Trance atmosphere • Emotional breakdown with a soft melodic drop • Simple structure that clicks surprisingly well While the title of this S.V.M debut might sound a bit odd at first, do not worry, it is Greek for “Insert a Parenthesis”. The Greek-German duo comes out swinging with a Trance track that
• Fast, steady pace with instant energy • Hard-hitting kick with playful vocal chops • Melodic yet linear, keeps you hooked First review of 2026, and what a way to start! ofSAiNT drops a catchy Trance track with a Happy Rave vibe that’s impossible to ignore. From the US, this producer delivers a solid composition
• Third collab between Ryos and KSHMR, now joined by nilsix • Haley May’s vocal lifts the track beautifully • Trance foundation with a progressive edge Four mega producers coming together for a trance track? That’s already a headline. “Radiate” marks the third collaboration between Ryos and KSHMR, this time with the addition of nilsix
• Seven Lions-style progressions with a sweet vocal twist • First half with Prog House influences • Second half dives into deeper Dubstep territory The melody in this collaboration really struck a chord with me. 9 Worlds and 3THOS, both from Canada, delivered something that feels instantly familiar yet still fresh. Think Seven Lions-style progressions,
• Timeless melodic Trance with a sweet twist • Vocals softer than silk • Melody that lingers long after it ends I’m calling it: “Stay Forever” is one of the sweetest Trance tunes of the year. DGoh and OZDMR dropped it on Reaching Altitude and it’s been living rent-free in my head ever since. DGoh’s
• Psy bass, classic Trance, dark Techno buildup • Dreamy atmosphere but still hits hard • Kinda eerie, kinda beautiful Spectral Trance, anyone? This new one from nilsix, aka Ørjan Nilsen + Mark Sixma showed up on Dreamstate and immediately caught my ear. “Ghost in the Machine” has that exact balance of weight and weirdness
• Cyberpunk-inspired but not cliché • Psy, Big Room, and cinematic vibes collide • Lights and darks, like Yin and Yang I love when the artist nails the description before I even press play. RENESIS calls this one “Beauty forged in Chaos” and honestly, that’s the perfect way to put it. “Sakura” is a stunning
• Touching and motivational message • Soaring melodies paired with driving basslines • Electrifying drop that feels like breaking through “We’ll make it through the storm.” That’s the heart of AFTERUS’s latest Trance release, “Through The Storm”. It’s the kind of track that sticks with you, the kind that turns a rough day into something
• A bold fusion of 60s soul and futuristic Hypertechno-Trance • Nostalgic 90s synths meet frenetic Hardstyle energy • A chaotic yet oddly cohesive dancefloor weapon This is quite a strange rework, both in its final outcome and its choice of source material, which comes from a very different era. The Marvelettes’ “Please Mr. Postman”
• Andrew Rayel’s first release on Dreamstate Records • Euphoric, melodic Trance with a powerful, energetic vibe • Perfect track for Trance festivals like Dreamstate Finally, I’m reviewing Andrew Rayel again! His new track, “The Prophet”, released under Dreamstate Records, really struck a chord with me with its energetic tone and deep basslines. This marks
• Clean sound design • Trance-inspired buildups create dark, ethereal tension • Powerful bassline progression Today I want to talk about “Solus”, a very interesting Mainstage Techno release from Mannie Sapra. This talented producer from Rotterdam has already built a solid foundation with a volcanic Guest Mix for Laidback Luke’s Mixmash Records, following a third
• Dark, underground Techno with a modern twist • Eerie vocals and distorted organ create haunting atmosphere • Fusion of styles results in a powerful festival anthem ORYMA, POLTERGST, and danzen have conjured up a “monster” of a banger with their latest collaboration, “Teufel.” Released on Spinnin’ Records, this track fearlessly ventures into underground territory,
• Of course, a rework. And a follow-up of “Thank You” • Eminem’s hit transformed into a Festival mix • Gabry Ponte added a spark of vitality to the drop Here we go again: the trademark DV&LM mega collab, often accompanied by super famous names and perceived as lacking substance… Except, this time, it’s different.
• Clear distinctions between their respective styles • Two drops bursting with energy and aggression • Infectious melody and lively basslines The Rave Culture roster has started to feel somewhat predictable, with the same familiar names consistently delivering quality productions, but lacking that spark of innovation that new talent often brings. That’s precisely why I’m
• Y2K and retrofuturistic aesthetics • Polished and creative production • A nostalgic trip with modern finesse It isn’t every day to come across niche underground subgenres getting exposure on huge labels— especially Monstercat— within the EDM community, but here we are! The eminent label saw the potential in promoting nuphory and Luna Lenta‘s latest
• Retransforming the breakdown • Anti-climax in the drops • Modernistic original, futuristic remake Thinking about it now, “Giratina” was ahead of its time. Dimatik, Monik & Carroch unveiled the gem almost a decade back; a moment when Melbourne Bounce was slowly transitioning into the Vini-Vici style Psy-Trance, and was one of the first tracks
• Distinct styles amalgamated, evident in the various segments • Vigor and dynamism in abundance • Favorites of Hard Trance Europe, united What unfolds when three favorites from HTE join forces in the studio? “Champagne” is the response to this inquiry, a result of the collaborative endeavors of Yusef Kifah, Lab4, and SHOCK:FORCE—three maestros of
• The vocal loop is amped up • Hyperpop and 2000s Trance, with a nostalgic piano • Look at how the trend’s evolving! This remix from P.A.F.F. makes me so happy— not only have I rediscovered “leavemealone” from Fred Again (a certifiable masterpiece)— but it’s a suitable case of the potential held by the “Euro
• Trance and Big Room • Mighty brass stabs • Throwback to 2010s Let’s press rewind for a while. It’s 2013. The so-called EDM era is in full swing— big room, progressive house— you name it. Among several hits that came out the said year, it was Armin van Buuren’s “This Is What It Feels
• Hefty percussions • Hypnotic electro synths • Dark Disco at its finest Taking a decade-old track and giving it a new life is a job easier said than done, requiring special merit- as displayed by the French moniker Damon Jee for “Before The Sunlight,” originally composed by Echonomist featuring Black Soda in 2014. In
• Drop with a robust concept • Trance buildup for the finale • First-rate vocal placement As Hardwell & co remain busy preparing for Big Room Techno bangers (anyone interested in a “Shotgun” Review?), I decided to direct my attention to newer talents instead. With less hype— and high expectations comparatively— this is where I
