Trance News

Am National Album Day (NAD), der nun schon zum sechsten Mal stattfindet, kommt die UK-Musikszene jedes Jahr zusammen, um die Albumkultur zu feiern und zu fördern. Das diesjährige Thema der 90er Jahre soll ein Licht auf ein äußerst reichhaltiges Musikjahrzehnt werfen, das sich zwischen Pop, Trip Hop und Hip Hop bewegte: NAD-Release: Robert Miles "Dreamland" - black Vinyl.

Die niederländische Eurodance-Gruppe 2 Brothers On The 4th Floor wurde 1990 gegründet, als die beiden Brüder Bobby und Martin Boer in einem kleinen Schlafzimmer in der elterlichen Wohnung im vierten Stock mit Musik zu experimentieren begannen. Zusammen mit dem Rapper Da Smooth Baron MC und der Sängerin Peggy »The Duchess« veröffentlichten sie noch im selben Jahr ihre erste Single »Can't Help Myself«, die 1991 zu einem internationalen Hit wurde. Danach war es eine Weile ruhig, aber 1993 waren die Brüder wieder da und lieferten in den folgenden Jahren mehrere internationale Hits: »Never Alone« mit D-Rock (René Philips) und Des'Ray (Desirée Manders), »Dreams« und »Let Me Be Free«.

In den Neunzigern produzierten 2 Brothers On The 4th Floor zahlreiche internationale Hits. Allmählich änderte sich der Stil von Eurodance in Richtung Happy Hardcore, aber sie blieben eine Hitmaschine mit Singles wie »Fly (Through the Starry Night)«, »Come Take My Hand« und »Fairytales«. 1996 wechselten 2 Brothers On The 4th Floor sogar zum R&B mit der Single »One Day«, die vom Publikum gut aufgenommen wurde. Aber Bobby und Martin beschlossen, zu ihren Eurodance-Wurzeln zurückzukehren und lieferten der internationalen Tanzszene viele weitere Titel.

Dieses Jahr feiern wir das 30-jährige Erbe von 2 Brothers On The 4th Floor. »The Very Best Of« ist in einer limitierten Auflage von 2000 einzeln nummerierten Exemplaren auf goldfarbenem Vinyl erhältlich. Das gesamte Audiomaterial wurde in Zusammenarbeit mit Martin und Bobby selbst von den Originalquellen für Vinyl remastered.

Blue Marbled Coloured Vinyl, Clear PVC Bag, 2022 Remaster by Oliver Lieb (L.S.G.)
New cutting

Originally released in 1994. L.S.G.'s 'Blueprint EP', containing "Hearts" and "Blueprint" remains an undisputed reference for a whole musical genre. It was one of the most successful releases at the time and indeed a blueprint for things to come. The man behind L.S.G. and other projects is Oliver Lieb, one of the most talented producers of electronic music. The two tracks perfectly showcase L.S.G.'s eerie sound creations in a perfect production and all his science works at its finest in this EP. "Hearts" is a heart-breaking tune with a distorted line and a melancholic harp evolving. "Blueprint" adds even more depth, tension and mystery before launching its amazingly gated synths and this famous little melody. It's unbelievable how perfect the sounds are, both on the musicality/harmony and mixing/mastering.
Out of print on vinyl for almost 25 years here is the new official pressing - remastered by Oliver Lieb and on coloured vinyl.

Finally the essential works of Le Petit Prince´s most popular artist Microwave Prince on one album. One of the most remarkable techno producers of the 90s comes along with this remastered 3x-vinyl-package including classic tracks like „Cyclic evolution“, „Eternal light“ and „Topfschlagen“. A must for all techno purists.

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17 years after its original release Tiësto’s monster hit Adagio For Strings returns on black vinyl in its original configuration on Vinyl Classics. An absolute must-have for every fan of electronic dance music with this special remastered vinyl re-release. And this is only the beginning because more Tiësto classics will see the light in the coming months.

To accompany the CD and digital release of Yves Deruyter’s remastered, D-Album, we’ve selected five much loved tracks with an included, sixth bonus track, to be cut onto wax in a 2 x 12 inch pack. A true legend for many decades, Yves Deruyter is a name synonymous with Belgian club life and techno & trance music. His tracks have the ability to raise the energy in any venue, sending the crowd into a frenzy, just the way it should be. To The Rhythm, Feel Free, Outsiders, Factor-Y and A Story About House are joined by the mighty Push Rework of The Rebel and will no doubt grace the turntables of many jocks as the vinyl revolution continues. This one is a true collector’s piece that is not to be missed because it’s comes in 2 different colors, just like the artwork.

Serious Beats Classics releases Robbie Tronco's legendary house track "Fright Train" on vinyl, now featuring a brand new remix by none other than DJ Ghost.

"Fright Train" was originally released in 1998 and has since become a true classic in the house scene. With its signature beat and rousing synths, the song revolutionized the clubs at the time and is still played by DJs around the globe to date.

With DJ Ghost's new remix, "Fright Train" gets a modern update while keeping the essence of the original, ready to rumble festival stages. Known for his catchy and energetic productions, the Belgian DJ and producer has once again proven why he belongs to the top.

The release of this new version of "Fright Train" is sure to send a wave of nostalgia among the older generation of house lovers, while also appealing to a new generation unfamiliar with the original.

2x12" Repress

Label owners Kas:st deliver a stunning collection of electronic tracks. "Road To Nowhere" is released as a 2x12" and comes in a full colour sleeve + download code to the full album.

Nicholas Bracegirdle, a.k.a. Chicane, is the British electronic musician, composer, and producer. He is often seen as one of the seminal Trance originators. After booking some successes with his debut album in 1997, he sealed his worldwide success with his sophomore album Behind The Sun, which was originally released in March 2000. The album spawned four singles, “Saltwater”, “Don't Give Up”, “No Ordinary Morning” / “Halcyon”, and “Autumn Tactics”. Both “Saltwater” (feat. Máire Brennan) and “Don't Give Up” were released to commercial success, charting #1 on the UK Dance Singles Chart. The latter was a collaboration with best-selling artist Bryan Adams and became a top ten hit on singles charts across Europe and North America.

Wer kennt ihn nicht - Mark ‚Oh – der mit seinem Nr. 1 Hit
„Tears Don’t Lie“ Techno-Geschichte geschrieben hat und seit
1989 zu den bekanntesten deutschen DJs zählt.

Mit Songs wie Randy, Never Stop This Feeling , Love Song,
United, etc, landete er weitere Hits, die nicht mehr von den
Tanzflächen wegzudenken waren. Auf dieser Sammlung
finden sich seine besten Songs und ist nicht nur für Fans ein
absolutes Muss.

FIRST TIME OFFICIAL REISSUE 30 YEARS AFTER THE ORIGINAL 1992 RELEASE

Fiocco and Scoop are both productions from DJ/producer Jan Vervloet. These 2 massive hits were originally released on A&S Productions and now available for the first time in their radio edits on black wax.

Remixes of the massive Man With The Red Face from Hardwell / ATFC & Rene Amesz pressed on limited Solid Red Vinyl (what else would it be)

The last flight – we have arrived! Fasten your seatbelt and buckle up – Denn die erfolgreichste Dance- & Trance-Compilation unseres Planeten setzt einmalig zu ihrem letzten Landeanflug an.

Anlässlich des 100. Jubiläums erscheint die beliebte Produktreihe als galaktische Sonderausgabe und Fans dürfen sich neben der 3CD und dem eAlbum auf eine streng limitierte Fan-Box mit 3CD, galaktischem Comic-Poster, Fan-Socken und Schlüsselanhänger freuen. Damit aber noch nicht genug: Diese letzte Ausgabe unserer FUTURE TRANCE erscheint am 25.11.2022 zudem exklusiv als 4LP inkl. Comic-Poster!
Echte Fans werden zudem bei der besonderen Optik ein Flashback erleben – das erste Mal seit der Landung der FUTURE TRANCE Vol. 60 erlebt die Reihe wieder ein Alien-Revival und erscheint in außerirdischem Design.

Die FUTURE TRANCE 100 besticht durch ein randvolles Aufgebot mit den größten Stars der Szene und ihren aktuellen Bangern. Ein letztes Mal zünden wir die Trance-Booster - mit dabei sind z.B. Scooter,
Pulsedriver, Armin van Buuren, Rocco und und und. Abgerundet wird dieser Senkrechtstarter mit einem exklusiven FUTURE TRANCE UNITED Mix „The last flight – we have arrived!“ Hier ist Gänsehaut vorprogrammiert!

Starting where it all began, Toca opens with the group’s number 1 hit “Toca’s Miracle”, now a bonafide Ibiza club classic. The record also features further top 10 hits “Everytime You Need Me” and “You Are Alive”, plus bonus remixes from Above & Beyond & Inpetto.

Speaking of the release, Fragma’s Ramon Zenker says: “It’s a bit surreal that this is 20 years ago - time flies. I’m still proud of this album, and happy to have it available on vinyl for the first time.”

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Alltime trance classic originally released in 1997 on Mackenzie Records. Including Original Mix, After On Sunday DJ George's Mix, Marino Stephano Mix and Taucher Remix.

Platipus needs no introduction for anyone in the dance music business. Still going strong after 30 years, the label boasts loads of classics in the trance and progressive firmament. To celebrate this anniversary a special series of 12 collectible vinyls will be released over the next year. The opening release contains 2 killer classics by Union Jack with Caspar Pound’s remix of the classic Two Full Moons And A Trout, in addition, Cygnus X’s anthemic remix of Art Of Trance’s Madagascar is also part of this release backed with a more recent track in the sound of today by label head honcho Simon Berry in collaboration with Luke Brancaccio & Kiki Cave. Topped with Adam Dived’s Into The Sea, this forms a great starting point.

For the first time, the greatest electronic music magazine DJ Mag is curating two double vinyls : HOUSE & TECHNO Discover the two first volumes of the collection : House & Techno The House volume is including

Yellow Screen: Originally released on November 19, 1999.

It was the starting point of a beautiful musical adventure between Mr Sam & Fred Baker.

This first E.P. is composed of 3 tracks :

A side : Out Of Time / B1 : Greatest Hope / B2 : Inside My Soul.

For the story, Inside My Soul was composed first, we were looking for each other musically speaking. The result is a very good track rather clubby in its atmosphere. Great classic of the Bush after party and still played nowadays.

Then came Greatest Hope, faster bpm with a techno groove a la "Underworld" with a break where the beautiful strings form a stunning contrast. In the end this track is a perfect example of the versatility we had in the studio.

Finally, the pearl of the E.P. and the stumbling block of the rest of the series, in a way the founding stone of our touch, our so atypical style, in other words our signature.

As you may know by now, the main inspiration for this now legendary track came from Sasha "Belfunk". Mr. Sam used to play it a lot at the Bush every week as a DJ and absolutely wanted to do the « Belgian version » of Belfunk. This Sasha record really served as a template like a recipe.

From memory the record was produced from start to finish in one afternoon take. It was immediately tested at La Bush in the following days and nothing was changed afterwards.

For your information, the entire series was composed in Tournai (Belgium) not far from La Bush Club. It is important to know that all the music that was composed for the series, was done with the intention that it be played at La Bush. The atmosphere of the club and the music was without a doubt the main source of our inspiration.

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Blue vinyl repress of this Bonzai classic!

After a hugely successful first vinyl run of the superb Bart Skils Remix of Universal Nation, alongside the Original Mix of course, we’re delighted to announce a special Gold Edition repress to celebrate the record achieving gold status. This is a huge achievement, thanks to you, our fans.

The repress will be a limited run and we will also be introducing our newly designed Bonzai branded inner sleeve, so keep your eye on our websites and socials for more info about how you can own this wonderful piece of history.

To honour the creator and musical genius behind Universal Nation, M.I.K.E. / Push will receive a specially commissioned gold record in recognition of all-time sales, which is a testament to his overall contribution to electronic music.

30 Years Bonzai - 5LP Vinyl Box

The 30 Years Bonzai 5x12” vinyl box set features 28 massive tracks spanning 3 decades. An all-inclusive aural history of the Bonzai sound and a foundational guide for those wanting to know more about electronic dance music in all its forms in the 90’s. From those very first sparks of hard techno in 1992, to the nu rave cuts of 2022, Bonzai stands the test of time, offering the sounds of now and then, as your vehicle to lose yourself in the music if only for a short period. We’re humbled to be still at the cutting edge of our scene and we invite you to celebrate with us by owning this piece of history as a tribute to the artists and DJ’s. Spread across each 12” you’ll find tracks from Yves Deruyter, Bountyhunter, Thunderball, Final Analyzis, Airwave, Push, DJ Looney Tune, Blue Alphabet, Trancescape, Dave Davis, Quadran, Zolex, Axis and a superb contemporary take by Charlotte De Witte of Jones & Stephenson’s The First Rebirth and many more.

The next 12” release on Bonzai Classics showcases the successful collaboration between M.I.K.E. and Yves Deruyter, which continued to spawn hit after relentless hit. In 1998 they started a trio of top club bangers as Extreme Trax, taking clubland by storm. 3 classics beautifully remastered and reissued on vinyl for 2022, you can get hold of that heyday experience with this fine collector's piece

2 trance classics ('Kubik' & 'Running Back') from the late 90ies including new remixes and and a brand new track by TLT

The next 12” release on Bonzai Classics showcases the successful collaboration between M.I.K.E. and Yves Deruyter, which continued to spawn hit after relentless hit. In 1998 they started a trio of top club bangers as Extreme Trax, taking clubland by storm. 3 classics beautifully remastered and reissued on vinyl for 2022, you can get hold of that heyday experience with this fine collector's piece

Black Repress !

Reissue of this club classic from 1999, remastered for 2021!

Reissue of this club classic from 1999, remastered for 2021!

Reissue of this trance classic from 1994, remastered for 2021!

Limited!

Trance Wax is back with the latest TW9 EP!

Expect these to glow up the dancefloors over the summer...

Reissue of this club classic from 1997, remastered for 2021!

Including wanted vinyl tracks by Tiësto, Nalin & Kane, Chicane, Blue Alphabet, Marco Bailey, Tomaz vs Filterheadz, The Mackenzie and The Moon.

Reissue of this club classic from 1999, remastered for 2021!

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Originally released by Warp Records in 1993, Nail's 'Cassiopeia' has since turned into a timeless deep trance classic. Luca Lozano's interpretation sits somewhere between a remix and an edit, swapping out the original drums for an 808 and some breakbeats. Originally intended only for personal use on the dance floors, Klasse Wrecks is pleased to announce it is now available for public enjoyment via a one-sided white label. The record is housed in a translucent orange sleeve, comes with a 42x60cm 'Klasse Wrecks' poster and is limited to 400 copies only.

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One of the biggest trance hits of the new millennium gets a 2020 makeover and a fresh squeeze on hot wax. Push – Strange World is given the remix treatment by Belgian dynamic techno duo Joyhauser, alongside the anthemic 2000 Remake. What can you say about M.I.K.E. / Push, the guy is a legend, a musical genius having crafted countless tracks under several guises, and he is still going as strong as ever today. Taken from the album, From Beyond, Strange World really hit the big time in clubs and festivals thanks to its soaring melodies and euphoric climax. It spawned a swathe of remixes and reissues over the years and no wonder it raises its head once again. Joyhauser are Joris Cielen and Stijn Vanspauwen, a techno outfit from Bilzen BE. They share a deep passion for electronic music and have been smashing dancefloors since 2017. Their sound is a hybrid collection of genres, creating unique flavours which grabs attention from all quarters. They’ve played all over the world and to date they continue to perfect their sound, releasing quality music with devastating effect.



The Joyhauser Remix adds a thundering techno vibe to the original sound. Huge, powerful, arena style kick drums lead the way alongside crispy hi hats that slice through the murky basses. That distinctive, highly infectious melody seeps through, building us up the break where the main hook comes to life before climaxing back to thundering techno mode. Twisting synths and gritty basses greet us on the drop, locking us in for the duration. An absolute stormer of remix that is not to be missed.



Who could forget that legendary riff on the 2000 Remake? A track that captured the imagination of the dance music world, becoming a go to track for many jocks. A hybrid groove that dished out an energy laden vibe with a tech edge on top of an uplifting synth riff that gets the hands in the air. An absolute classic and always a must have in any collection.