All posts tagged in Trance
• Sandro’s 1st solo release on Rave Culture • Well-suited for festivals • Old school Big Room in a new fashion Despite all signs telling us that the summer of this year is well done for, it is yet to be over for many Dance music performers. Dutch solo Sandro Silva knows that and has
Paris Blohm & Wasback – They Say (feat. Krigarè) Paris Blohm · Paris Blohm & Wasback – They Say (ft. Krigarè) After releasing a statement coming to terms with his position atop the progressive house game and how it conflicted with how he wanted to present himself to the world, we finally have the first
• Co-produced by CamelPhat • Slower, hazy and nostalgic production • Sequel to “10 Seconds Before Sunrise” It is really happening, something fans have anticipated for a really long time. The lockdown has brought out the best for many artists in different ways, be it live-streaming, showing massive support and taking things to the next
• Punchy combination of Tech and Uplifting Trance • Equally catchy vocal performance • Splendid variations Today with us we have a heartfelt collaboration, courtesy of FSOE (Future Sound Of Egypt) veteran James Dymond and American vocalist Linney named as “What I Have Got To Lose”. Both of them have been in their heyday in
• Original drop idea, consisting of a vocal loop • Short duration and minimal essence • Trancy vibes accompanied by a bouncy structure One of Rave Culture’s initial problems was that they only signed two artists: W&W and Maurice West. As you can imagine, it was a bit boring. Luckily for everyone, some time ago
• Unusual assortment of samples • Tranceroom (Trance + Big Room) scheme • Experimental and independent attitude Despite an upcoming management change that leaves many doubts about Loca‘s undetermined future, its rich catalog continues to deliver EDM gems like “Awakening“. The creator, REOS, is a young Italian creator with a couple of releases on minor
• Industrial and mainstage! • Techno leaning structure • Measured usage of old-school elements At last, the unprecedented Dutch titan Armin Van Buuren has finally unveiled his much-anticipated intro of his 2020 sets, “Punisher”. A thing worth noticing is that this song has been the second track, which he has been playing after the earlier
• Début from the triage • Progressive approach • Equal distribution in this synergy ilan Bluestone, as talked about in our previous review of his début uplifting trance StoneBlue alias “Hypnotized“, has a load of plans for this year, ranging from an anticipated album, several brand new IDs and many more goodies to help
• Perfectly built atmosphere in the cinematic breakdown • Sudden, darker transition • Psy-Trance drop fused with classic schematics Dear Japanese fans, pardon me for my incomprehensible effort at translating the title, but “Togu” should mean “sharpen“. The cover art in fact, represents some buckets. Anyway, today I’m amusing myself with Trance. Quality Trance. It
• Fantastic entrée from Ilan Bluestone • Signature traits moulded into Epic Trance • Soulful vocal from Emma Hewitt The well-reputed DJ/Producer from the Anjuna roster Ilan Bluestone has set a lot of plans for this year, ranging from a full-fledged album and a massive performance in ASOT950, where he played exclusives which definitely seems
Scottish star Calvin Harris is a renowned name in the EDM scene, thus there has always been much hype about his moves… Especially after his worldwide successes “Giant”, “Summer”, and the legendary “I Need Your Love”. While fans were waiting for a hypothetical Funk Wav Bounces vol. 2, but in the latest months, Harris has
• Sequel to “Not Alone”; we tried to compare the two songs • Another vocalist, Nevve: great performance • Entrancing vibes in the Pre-Drop I love how Sick Individuals are “connecting” some of their songs, using a visually appealing style, added to the musical aspects. “Luna” and “Kodi” had both a planetary landscape in their
It is undeniable that Dutch heavyweight Armin van Buuren has been a household name among the Dance music crowd. This year has seen no difference either, with varying exquisite creations like “La résistance de l’amour” to “Show Me Love”. Concluding the year, the dexterous mastermind has compiled his endeared singles and newer music into one,
• Progressive take on the classic • Atmospheric breakdown • Energetic start, melodic finishing Italian producer & DJ Mauro Picotto has long been renowned in the Dance music scene for his unforgettable Trance singles. Many of his evergreen hits have been re-worked by contemporary artists. “Lizard”, which was released back at the start of this
• The end of an era? • Simple, simple and… yes, simple • Old-fashioned style that works, but doesn’t shine Life is all about ups and downs. That’s a fact, and it’s even applicable to people who are considered living legends of their discipline. Armin Van Buuren went through one of his sweetest moments ever
• Unexpected melodic approach • Heavy experimentation with a high-pitched vocal • “Work In Progress” tune that doesn’t disappoint 5 people behind this song, 5 experienced producers in the genre. Tunisia based OUTRAGE, uprising German native TBR and Croatian duo-logy GIANTS have teamed up again (after “Invincible“, released on Loca Recordings) and deliver another banger!
• Ecstatic crossover of Modern and Old-school sounds • 1500th Armada release! • Complexity in minimalism A State Of Trance – Lifting You Higher (ASOT 900), which took place during the end of February at Utrecht, witnessed tons of surprises, from massive IDs like MaRLo & Feenixpawl’s “Lighter Than Air”, Vigel’s remix of Limelght’s “Canis Major“,
• Heavenly break section • Sweet vocal by Alexandra Badoi • Trance at its best Armin is on fire, there’s no doubt about that. After a great 2018, he smashed the scene again in the first half of the current year, delighting us with some of the bangers of this period. He is releasing a
• Massive quadruple synergy • Stellar Melody • Intense bass and progression Written by our fan Ishuka. Thank you! The genre of Trance witnesses yet another massive quadruple collaboration, analogous to “Cabin Fever” by Orjan Nilsen, Dennis Sheperd, Nifra & Estiva. This time it is by Fatum, Genix, Jaytech & Judah, the difference being that
• Late 2000s Trance vibes • Perfectly balanced collaboration • Hypnotic vocals Written by our fan Ishuka. Thank you! To finalize the Trilogy EP, Armin Van Buuren & Shapov have finally unleashed another record ‘La Resistance de L’amour’ (The Resistance Of Love). Just like the prequels, it has the resembling exquisite arrangements, though ‘The Last Dancer‘ stuck
I’ve been intimidated by the thought of writing about trance music. My grasp on the genre doesn’t deserve an A+, my listening experience doesn’t go much beyond a limited list of classics, some occasional hits that feel impossible to run away from as an active listener of anything electronic (e.g. “The Air I Breathe”, “Till
