Trance News

Embrace is the sixth studio album by Dutch trance DJ and producer Armin van Buuren. The album features hits like “Another You (ft. Mr. Probz)”, “Off The Hook (ft. Hardwell)”, “Looking For Your Name (ft. Gavin DeGraw)” & “Heading Up High (ft. Kensington)”. Other notable collaborators include Angel Taylor, Cosmic Gate, Eric Vloeimans and many others. The album was originally released in 2015 through Van Buuren’s own label Armada Music. Critics noted how the record has a poppy, commercial appeal, but still allows the emotional essence of trance music to shine through.

Embrace is released as a limited edition of 2500 individually numbered copies on black & white marbled vinyl. It comes with a
4-page insert with pictures, lyrics and credits, and the run-out groove contains secret inscriptions.

Originally released in 2010, Mirage is the fourth studio album by renowned Dutch trance DJ and producer Armin van Buuren. Widely regarded as a astaple in Van Buurens impressive career, Mirage peaked at number 3 in the Dutch Album Top 100, as well as reaching the top 5 of the US Top Dance/Electronic Albums. It contains the popular single ‘Not Giving Up On Love’, featuring British singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor. As the record lasts nearly 80 minutes total, it is released as a double LP. It is pressed on red coloured 180 gram audiophile vinyl. The package includes a gatefold with spot varnish and lyrics, as well as an insert with pictures and credits.

For the next Mind Dance excursion Frank delivers Venom Viper; a five-cut genre defying ep full of raw emotion, gritty vocal recordings, obtrusive baselines and addictive melodies. For club use and/or home listening.

It has been a little over a year since the release of 747's debut album, in which the Canadian masterfully drew notes of inspiration from the 90s to create an enchanting hour-long dream. In his first EP since, 747 returns from a temporal leap, bringing with him a blend of sounds and expressions to forge a timeless trip which hinges on the sounds of the 303.

Opening the release, "you,you" unfolds with a gentle and shimmery padded ambiance of anticipation. Gentle and light-footed percussion is soon interrupted by a dramatic siren, a warning beacon. Frenetic energy ensues, a frantic rush to the floor met with a cloudy head. Encompassed in an envelope of disorienting wailing and intermittent buzzing, but finally grounded by the familiarity of a 4/4 bass drum.

"Does Anybody Remember Laughter?" steps in to relinquish the force of gravity. The animated arpeggio and gleaming singing acid line rise up, uncovering the kaleidoscopic nature of the structural surroundings.

"While My 303 Gently Weeps" divulges further, exposing an underlying grid of dark geometry - binary and robotic. The topology of surfaces becomes increasingly fractalized, until the solo overtakes with a somber sadness. The 303 notes guide the mind on a melancholic and meditative walk along the grand staff, met after the break with a sense of hope and serenity.

To close, "You Missed the Starting Gun" recounts the journey through a twisting mesh of thoughts: sorrow and actualization. A calming hypnotic presence is felt. Stability ensues - an afterglow.

Following up his debut release on SOEX, Whitvoir welcomes local Warrandyte producer Jon Jones to the label launch with ‘Airflow.’ A four track expedition through the environments that we call home in Australia, native birds and wildlife simulate a listening experience similar to that of a day spent in God’s country. Organic, ‘Outback Trance’ produced to suit all listening environments around the globe.

Mystic jungle is a percussive journey that transports you straight to the bush, suiting barefoot groovers warming up for the day. Dubbed out 80s synths paired with organic percussions bring a tribal feel grabbing attention with spaced out native bird calls. Mystic Jungle’s solid groove and big chuggy bass lines are guaranteed to have you in an ‘Australiana’ dream trance like state.

Transupial brings an airy tribal groove, choppy and boppy with a wubby 303 that keeps the track moving along. Pitched kalimbas bring a quirky flavour which gets deep and dystopian as the track progresses. ‘Totally Wild.’ The title track ‘Airflow’ is a captivating atmospheric journey through space, delicate deep and dubby suited for dancefloors around the globe. Rolling breaks, natural percussion paired with a chuggy 303 bass line and pan flute from an 80s Roland Synth capture a new flavour of Australian dance music.

Phantom spirit picks up the pace encouraging the ones and twos, washy hats, rolling kicks and 80s toms sprinkled throughout bring character to Jone’s production. Trancey synth lines with airy vocals bring the spirit of the phantom to life, paired with a wavy 303 line keeping the track ever-evolving. One to keep your ear out for at festivals around the world over the coming seasons.

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Mike Dierickx's Push guise is a world-renowned name in the many facets of dance music, particularly within the trance genre. Since 1994 this guy has been putting out top quality sounds, from Acid Hysteria to Da Story. 1998 was the breakthrough year in many respects, it was the year that Universal Nation was born, the rest is history. Surprisingly - for an artist who had been around for a long time - his first album didn't arrive until 2000. The first album from Push was From Beyond, this one was full of already established hits as well as new material from the trance maestro himself. The mighty Universal Nation, Travelogue, Strange World, The Legacy and more. So, we’ve decided to give this one a fresh release as a 12” vinyl sampler containing three choice cuts, Till We Meet Again, Tranzy State Of Mind and Cosmonautica. Check this one out and discover Mike's melodic touches and driving trance grooves.

One the A-side we have a brand-new bonus track titled, Elegance. A real dynamic, charging uplifter with nostalgic qualities. True fans and proper trance enthusiasts will love this one. Full, chunky kick drums lead us out as a chugging bassline is joined by huge synth stabs, fashioned into pleasurable melodies with that distinct Push sound. The break builds nicely, getting the hands in the air, waiting for the oncoming climax which does not disappoint.

Joining Elegance on the A-side, we have Tranzy State Of Mind, an epic, full on trance mover. A typical Push production with cascading melodies that send shivers down your spine. The chugging bassline and solid beats drew you in, infecting the mind while the euphoria kicked in thanks to those sublime synths.

On the flip side in the B1 slot we have a special tribute Mike wrote for his friend and colleague, Stephano Marino. Till We Meet Again is a dynamic and emotionally charged slice of trance. Full of energy and drive, this one remains one of the best trance records ever made.

In the B2 position, Cosmonautica resides, taking us on a slightly different path. The intro is non-descript with a muted kick and soft melody. Sharper synths and twisted percussions come through before a rolling bassline takes over. The track builds and builds into a powerful trance groove, full of emotion and drive.

Psy-fi Sounds Vol.1 is a compilation featuring collaborations with several artists from Canada and beyond. Influences span the history of electronic music and focus on Progressive House, Trance, Techno and Ambient. Each track will take you on a journey through the thoughts, feelings and experiences of the song writer

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We continue 2020 (our 28th year!) with a special 10” vinyl which houses two outstanding classics. Innertales’ Odyssee and Oudja’s Amazone get the wax treatment this time round and we’ve no doubt this will be a popular release.

The late, great Philippe Van Mullem aka Quadran was the man behind Innertales, this project was a much deeper concept than his previous and latter outputs which revealed another layer to this guy’s talent. Responsible for putting us on course in the progressive trance scene, Philippe has left behind an unparalleled legacy, and while he may no longer be with us, that legacy remains strong. Odyssee, originally a B-side on Innertales – Part Two (Hard Times Recordings) takes us on a surreal, emotional, melodic fuelled trance journey. Soft notes are encapsulated by striking pads and gentle arpeggios. A solid bassline ties the track together while a tight drum arrangement keeps the groove flowing.

On the flip we find Oudja aka Gregory Dewindt and his superb Amazone which also started life on Hard Times Recordings as a B-side to Opium. The track was picked up on Bonzai Trance Progressive some years later and became an instant hit with a few remixes thrown in. Gregory is responsible for a whole raft of releases for us across many labels and sub-labels. Blue Alphabet, Cyclop, Jaga, Limited Growth and for a time, Phrenetic System are just a few of the projects he was involved in. He certainly contributed to shaping the Bonzai sound. Amazone typifies the era, with quality and style oozing from the track. A strong, heavy kick drum opens the track before classic breaks style percussions come through. That mesmerizing main hook takes over along with the infectious bassline, sending the floors into a frenzy. The track builds to a symphony of violins before coming back down, leaving us wanting more.

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Following on from the heavyweight collaboration with Sasha for ‘The Lights’, Kölsch returns to his IPSO imprint for a remarkable remix of the trance classic ‘Stella’ by Jam & Spoon.

Adding his own signature progressive tones, whilst keeping the original synths and vocals, Kölsch’s remix rounds off with a pulsing acid line. The rework is set for acclaim as it continues the trajectory from ‘The Lights’ which was made Pete Tong’s Essential New Tune on his BBC Radio 1 show.

This latest release solidifies IPSO’s reputation as one of dance music’s leading labels, with the Dane expanding the brand to Miami, Watergate Berlin, and Amsterdam Dance Event last year. Alongside this, Kölsch performed two sold-out IPSO shows to 8,000 people in Antwerp as well as playing two 10 hour sets on consecutive nights at Belgian venue Waagnatie.

Well known for his genre-defining cuts, Kölsch has sold millions of records all over the world under his many different monikers, including the seminal LP ‘1977’ and renowned albums ‘1983’ & ‘1989’, with the latter including the hit single ‘Grey’.

Having already played sold out shows at Printworks London and T7 Paris, Kölsch looks set for another busy summer this year with performances lined up at the likes of Coachella, DGTL Amsterdam, Awakenings Festival, Sonus and Creamfields.

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Repress of this Belgian trance classic from 1996.

Airwave, one of Belgium’s iconic underground dance music gurus celebrates 20 years and, to mark the occasion we have something really special lined up. From the moment this musical genius stepped into the Bonzai offices with those first, early recordings, we just knew he was going places with that unique, perfectionist sound he created.

Two decades on, he is still creating supremely unique soundscapes that continue to captivate. For Airwave it’s all about the music, he puts his heart and soul into every production and is rewarded with dedication and loyalty from his massive fanbase.
We at Bonzai couldn’t be prouder of his achievements and we know he will carry on in true Airwave style for hopefully, another 20 years.

To mark Airwave’s 20 years in the dance music business we’ve conjured up an irresistible multi format release of a choice selection of top cuts with both the collector and the working DJ in mind.

Continuing the vinyl revolution, it just wouldn’t be a proper celebration if we didn’t include some much-loved 12’s, we have a beautiful, precision cut, exclusive 4x Vinyl Box featuring selected works of new and classic tracks, complete with inlay giving insight into Airwave’s journey. You can expect gems such as Sunspot, Another Dimension, Save Me, When Things Go Wrong, Ladyblue and, for the first time ever on vinyl, I Want To Believe - Remix.
Also making their vinyl debut we have contemporary slices Sadness In Black And White - Part 2, Tigris And Euphrates, Ping Pong, Cathedrals Of Hope, Atlas Winds and People Just Don’t Care.

All tracks are fully re-mastered and ready and waiting for the needle drop.


EXTRA INFO:
Limited Edition - 500 Copies - Special Carton Box - Cellophane Sealed. Including various tracks, never released on vinyl before!

Next up is a very special treat, rallying up some top-notch producers from Figure‘s extended circle. In a massive remix package, these artists have compiled their efforts to deliver singular takes on Len Faki‘s ‘Robot Evolution’ off the label‘s recent anniversary compilation FIGURE 100. Benjamin Damage manages to mine the original track for its raw essence, harnessing a rough and lively, yet streamlined high energy track. The clever rework of Charlotte de Witte shows off her deeper side, providing a submerged feel while not losing focus of the floor and sprinkling in the acid stab for good measure. Emika‘s creative interpretation is pairing her bread and butter – pulsing sub-bass and battering grime-style synth-arps – with a completely new vocal dub. Her fresh fusion of genre-specific tropes serves as a delightful surprise and is one to make the heads turn. Jensen Interceptor turns in exactly the kind of fast-moving, tightly grooving, no-nonsense electro that we‘ve come to expect from the prolific producer. Straight up and honest, a true Drexciyan descendant. Galloping and hopping, it‘s the Midnight Operator-remix that paces at breakneck speed yet luckily offers some great breakdown moments to catch your breath before they hammer it home on this stuttering full-throttle ride. Creativity abound, this package proves a worthy successor to the original track, and has helped the robot evolve all of its model‘s specific features!

Next up is a very special treat, rallying up some top-notch producers from Figure‘s extended circle. In a massive remix package, these artists have compiled their efforts to deliver singular takes on Len Faki‘s ‘Robot Evolution’ off the label‘s recent anniversary compilation FIGURE 100. Benjamin Damage manages to mine the original track for its raw essence, harnessing a rough and lively, yet streamlined high energy track. The clever rework of Charlotte de Witte shows off her deeper side, providing a submerged feel while not losing focus of the floor and sprinkling in the acid stab for good measure. Emika‘s creative interpretation is pairing her bread and butter – pulsing sub-bass and battering grime-style synth-arps – with a completely new vocal dub. Her fresh fusion of genre-specific tropes serves as a delightful surprise and is one to make the heads turn. Jensen Interceptor turns in exactly the kind of fast-moving, tightly grooving, no-nonsense electro that we‘ve come to expect from the prolific producer. Straight up and honest, a true Drexciyan descendant. Galloping and hopping, it‘s the Midnight Operator-remix that paces at breakneck speed yet luckily offers some great breakdown moments to catch your breath before they hammer it home on this stuttering full-throttle ride. Creativity abound, this package proves a worthy successor to the original track, and has helped the robot evolve all of its model‘s specific features!

Terminal M welcomes the new family member Mark Michael.

On his ep „Mirage“ he presents 3 strong tracks with deep melodies and pumping grooves which caught me from the first time I listened to it. (Monika Kruse)

Worst records is proud to present the third release of its growing catalogue. Unlike his
alias could evoke, Christian Coiffure is not so much specialized in online hairdressing
tutorials but has a fierce passion into brushing serious quality tracks. « Un Nouvel Âge
Réminiscent » hits hard with its progression into sharp and colorful forms, never bound to
redundancy. From slow EBMish , industrial tainted marching anthems of « A New New
Hope » and « Slowly Merging Into One » to synth-infused acid railroads built for futuristic
Trance Europe Express trains in « Révolutions Synchrones » and « La Dernière Volonté
des Atlantes », everything functions as a toolkit for imagination. Add to this a breaky
andrefreshing post-dubstep turn on « Biosphere is Reborn » alongside a delicious
headshot surprise on digital bonus with « Pouvoir Lacrymal Renforcé », and you will
never see the word « coiffure » the same way again.

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Renaissance recruit Tale of Us for the second the second edition of their quarterly-century celebrations.With the first release in this series occupying #1 status for 6 weeks last summer, Renaissance are back with the second instalment of their 25th Anniversary 'The Remix Collection' project. For the follow-up to Solomun's immense reworking of Age Of Love, Renaissance have bagged more Techno royalty in the shape of Italian duo Tale Of Us, to take on the huge task of remixing another iconic 90's classic.The track in question is the legendary 'Café Del Mar' by the 90's trance project, Energy 52. Much alike the previous remix by Solomun, it seems Tale Of Us also have their work cut out for them, as this track has had no shortage of remixes over the years. However, the popularity of 'Café Del Mar' is not simply reflected through its remix roster. Named after the iconic bar at the heart of the Ibiza clubbing scene, it was the soundtrack to the rave-culture movie, 'Human Traffic' in 1999. In addition to this 'Café Del Mar' later went on to be voted #1 in MixMag's 2001 '500 Best Tracks Ever' list.With this second remix, Tale of Us take the classic elements that made Café Del Mar such a huge track in the 90's, bringing them into the present-day with big licks of bass and a huge crescendo. Carrying forward the focus of the series, this remix refreshes the iconic track for a new generation of listeners. Undoubtedly, as with the original, it is sure to be the soundtrack of Ibiza this summer.With the first release in this series occupying Beatport #1 status for 6 weeks last summer, Renaissance are back with the second instalment of their 25th Anniversary 'The Remix Collection' project. For the follow-up to Solomun's immense reworking of Age Of Love, Renaissance have bagged more Techno royalty in the shape of Italian duo Tale Of Us, to take on the huge task of remixing another iconic 90's classic.

Eastwestphalia’s Finest are knocking on your door with their long-awaited, first 12” EP on none/such! Steadily challenging any preconceptions you might have about dance music, the Murder Boy’s “All-Killer-No-Filler” approach prevails victorious once again. Five high voltage cuts loaded with enough Watts to light up your whole city’s power grid. Do we really have to say more?

Repress of this Belgian trance classic from 1995.

Bonzai Compilation – Chapter One was our very first curation from 1993. In a pioneering move, the original Chapter One would become the very first CD compilation to bring the sound of the Belgian underground outside of the club and into your everyday life. In less than one year, Bonzai Records had stamped its mark on the scene and, laden with tracks, the logical thing to do was to get those tracks into the hands of dedicated ravers across Belgium, Europe and the world.

Chapter One marked the beginning of a string of compilations which featured full-length cuts from a burgeoning catalogue. Originally with 14 tracks including … Animals, Short Circuit, Soushkin, Plasma, El Punto Final, Fantasy, E-Mission and more found their way to the CD, but it was never released on vinyl before.

We have not only remastered & repackaged this compilation for CD, but also gave it a new lease of life on freshly pressed wax, a first for one of our original compilations. This gatefold sleeve 2 x 12” black vinyl limited edition features a selection of 13 tracks taken from the newly remastered 2CD pack, and includes tracks such as Filler, Let’s Go, Twilight Creatures, Fantasy, Guess Who?, The Bountyhunter, El Punto Final, Rediscovert, Sleepless and more. A real collector’s item because with only 800 copies being made, this one is for the trainspotters.

Enjoy this special remastered limited numbered vinyl edition of Bonzai Compilation - Chapter One.

Semi live machine sessions riddled with heavy kicks, breaks samples, distortion buzz & pedal hums all fed through a 1970s Pioneer SA-7500 Amp & recorded onto cassette tape before being pressed to 100 x 12" for Palais de Danse's fourth EP.

'Fuck Varg' is Varg2TM--the artist formerly known as Varg--at his most chaotic and ornate. Streamlining a plethora of techniques and motifs into his inimitable and fearless style, there's reckless charm and misanthropy turbulently sequenced to perfection. Charting a route through the cybergothic psychedelia of the opening track, to the wistful anthemic charge of 'Thirst (Dressed in Nothing But UV Paint and Biodegradable Glitter)', and finally landing on the peak dead-eyed sermon of 'Parasites (Honest Music for Dishonest People) ft. G19', the digital EP's presentation rounds off on a lean and severe remix from VTSS. It's an EP of restlessness, ruins, and ecstatic keyboard mashing because there's not an emoji that's demonic enough.

The Cobra shed its skin to welcome Yu Su and Benedikt Frey for remix explorations. Dropping in each at the flip of a Spicy red marbled 10”.

Yu Su heats up Jeena from the get-go into a ravier jungle wave for the AM hours. Fusing stomping tribal rhythms and oriental landscapes as she layers intensity into the vocals of Thai vocalist Chucheewa. Aroi Mak!

Benedikt Frey opens a wormhole for cats to enter space. Sending focus on the original matum elements into spiral trippy layers from another dimension. An engaging collage of resonant sounds perfectly shaped as a halftime dubby re-interpretation.

Originally Recorded and mixed by Sunju Hargun and Jerom Doudet in the city of Bangkok and islands of Koh Chang, August - December 2019.

Second part in a Belgian Trance trilogy by the hand of Thomas Blanckaert (Innershades). Things speed up with tracks reaching up till 140 beats per minute. While the streets were filled with massive crowds and Love Parades in the early 2000s, people in Belgium escaped reality in small night clubs until dawn or even midday. This second EP is more than a homage to the heydays of Belgian Trance, it's a small homage to one of the most notorious after clubs in Belgium 'The Kings Club' located in our shared hometown Aalst. The club's building was torn down this year but just like this 'hard hypnotic Belgian music' its legacy will remain... Strictly limited to 400 copies. Vinyl Only!

Legendary Belgian dance label A&S made waves with huge hits from Ian Van Dahl, Astroline, Absolom, Fiocco, Scoop, … and many many more. Today we’re happy to present you a special 4 track EP with 4 of their best known trance classics from the 90’s and early 2000’s, the tracklist includes: Fiocco - Afflitto, Scoop - Drop It, DJ Jan - Xsanto and Absolom - Baby Boomers. Bring it on!

Today, five-time #1 DJ in the world Armin van Buuren unveiled the name and full tracklist of his seventh artist album. “Balance”, which follows on previous albums “76”, “Shivers”, “Imagine”, “Mirage”, “Intense” and “Embrace”, is set for release on October 25.

Rumors that Armin van Buuren was putting the final touches to his new artist album have been circulating the web for months now, and it’ll definitely please the legions of dance music fans to know that those rumors weren’t false!

“I’m so glad I can finally reveal the name and release date of my new album. ‘BALANCE’ is a new chapter in my book of life, the result of venturing into known and unknown territories while finding the balance in between. I can’t wait to share it with you!” - Armin van Buuren.

Straight from the confines of her chosen Berlin home, Starlight impresses with an update of her singular, machine-driven techno. Ranging from banging to introspective, this record shows the artist at her most versatile yet, pairing her signature bone-dry analogue output with emotive atmospherics and playful vibrancy.
Starting out deep, A1 contrasts uptempo acid licks with grand layers of strings, followed by the slowly building, equally vibey A2. Panoramic washes create an ambience of space, the elastic kick steadily holding down the floor until a late swash of percussion seals the deal.
The flip carries one of Starlight’s most abrasive moments, featuring rave-style sirens right out the gate, treated to some crazy live filtering with epic acidic effects. Mysterious grooves on the last track, its offbeat synth swaying an electric tension, restrained yet powerful.

Genau ein Jahr nach seinem Debüt „The Eyes“ fu¨r BPitch Berlin erscheint nun mit „Ego Wars“ die Nachfol- ge-EP des spanischen Ausnahme-Künstlers Regal. Mit den drei Tracks (sowie einem Remix des Franzosen Hadone) zeigt Gabriel Cassina, warum er zu den profiliertesten Techno-Acts unserer Zeit gehört.

Nachdem er zuletzt Acid-infizierte Rave Tracks wie „Overground“ veröffentlicht hat, der im vergangenen Jahr zum herausragenden Signatur-Track nicht nur in Ellen Alliens Set wurde, kombiniert er nun auf „Ego Wars“ radikal schnelle Beats mit Trance-beeinflussten Melodien. Die Tracks vermitteln die gleiche Leidenschaft, die man auch auf seinen vorangegangenen Releases auf seinem eigenen Label Involve heraushören konnte, betreten aber durchaus stilistisches Neuland.

No need for sales notes on this 1 sided monster, incoming!

Cymatique Records is back with a second Various E.P.

3 real different tracks from Steve Marie, between Techno, breaks and Trance, the face B from Strasbourg’s guys Rukka, HiLo and Arlanoa with Electro and Acid House stuff.

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We are proud to present the second cooperation between Armada Music and Music On Vinyl. The 2-LP release of the critically acclaimed third album of Armin Van Buuren, Imagine, including the fan favourite single “In And Out Of Love”, featuring Sharon den Adel of Within Temptation. This song has been viewed over 230 million times on YouTube alone. Imagine contains some of his most famous songs, like “Going Wrong” (with DJ Shah and Chris Jones) and “Unforgivable” (featuring Jaren). More musically adventurous than its predecessor Shivers, the Dutch club hero continues to push the boundaries of trance to its limits. The fourth times voted number 1 DJ in the world (DJ Mag Top 100) was awarded tons of times for his influence in the trance music scene, and this album proves exactly why.

Pick your copy of this wonderful title before they’re gone, cause this release is limited to 2500 individually numbered copies on blue marbled vinyl.