Tag Archives: Trance Family

What happened after Armin van Buuren’s set at UNTOLD?

You’ve probably seen all the videos and news about Armin van Buuren performing a DJ set at ‘UNTOLD’ festival in Romania where he played a 5.5 hours set rather than his scheduled 3 hours and it ended leaving him in tears. That moment truly describes what Trance is all about, the core of our music and the ultimate connection with …

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When legends collaborate ..

The meeting of two (or three, depending on how you look at it!) great trance minds, Cosmic Gate and Markus Schulz are out with ‘AR’ – their first collective studio reckoning. From its outset ‘AR’s urgent riffs – tightrope-tense in their delivery – are flanked by stormy drums and super-low frequency bass. Rising to a mighty crescendo in the drop, …

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Brand new tunes from GAIA, Andrew Rayel, KhoMha & more.

Ever found a chest and when you opened it found lots of gems? Well, this is how it feels looking at those brand new tunes on Armada Music. Gaia – Saint Vitus The holy grail of all things Trance, ‘Saint Vitus’ is happy to make its acquaintance. A classic trancer that fuses hypnotic arpeggios with fierce synths, this miraculous cut …

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Cosmic Gate announce Materia Chapter 2!

Still buzzing from Cosmic Gate‘s Materia Chapter 1? Well, the boy has some great news for you! As with all good stories, as one chapter closes, another opens; Chapter 2 is around the corner! By just looking at the album’s tracklist, we can definitely say that this is going to be some monumental material for all Trance fans worldwide. Ever …

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Brand new tunes from Ashley Wallbridge and more!

Halfway through July and there’s no stopping for the great releases on Armada Music. This time we’re featuring three brand new releases from Ashley Wallbridge, Mark Sixma and Fatum. Ashley Wallbridge – Strings Packing a bassline that has got to be among the most gargantuan you’ve ever heard, this next cut from Ashley Wallbridge is more than just a record. …

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Alexander Popov presents Interplay 2017

2017 has already shaped up to be quite the year for Alexander Popov. The Russian DJ and studio magician launched his own label, churned out some of his most monumental records to date and now drops the third installment of his acclaimed mix compilation series to complete his ‘Interplay’ hat-trick. Filled out with exclusive records and insane originals and remixes …

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Kyau & Albert – Matching Stories

The German duo of Kyau & Albert are no strangers to dance music. Having formed their very successful partnership over 20 years ago, Kyau & Albert have amassed quite a dedicated fan-base along with an impressive discography of music. During the last couple of years, Kyau & Albert performed several times in Beirut and their sets were ones to remember. …

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Dakota’s Mota-Mota remixes revealed!

Just when you thought the original was enough, Markus Schulz reveals 2 remixes for his Dakota single Mota-Mota by Talla 2XLC & Arkham Knights. Extra crunch to the percussion, added impetus to her tempo, greater stalk to the bass and even more menacing murk to its mainline! Who dares twist ‘Mota-Mota’ into something even moodier, dirtier and more industrial?! That …

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Welcome July with these great tracks!

Passing half the year, we welcome the month of July with three brand new releases on Armada Music by none other than Alexander Popov, Omnia and the mighty Protoculture. Alexander Popov – People Starting with #ASOT820’s ‘Tune of the week’, Alexander Popov’s new offering to Armind is a record that unites us all. Loaded with emotion, it is a track …

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Magic Island Vol.8 mixed by Roger Shah

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 …

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