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Hailing from that small, picturesque country known for having delivered a huge number of Electronic Music pioneers to date, Armin van Buuren and W&W are at the forefront of the industry they’ve helped shape. Continually paving the way for up and coming artists to walk the road to glory, they have perfected the craft of creating everlasting and timeless sounds, making crowds roar and festival grounds tremble. Preceded by previous collaboration ‘D# Fat’, their new and monstrous joint effort underlines the importance of all that they’ve brought to the table till this day. Because you know what they’re saying… ‘If It Ain’t Dutch’, it ain’t much!

Listen or download: Armin van Buuren & W&W – ‘If It Ain’t Dutch’

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From the first episodes of the year to the last, we feel the excitement every time it grows nearer. We long for the moment of moments, hoping that our favorite records and artists have earned their spot in the selection once again. We cast our votes, spread the word, and await the final unveiling. And although the expectations are high as ever, we are bound to be left speechless.

Coming forth with two hours of absolute magic, Armin van Buuren has once again conjured the most inspiring and massive A State Of Trance episode of the year. Filled with the tracks that shaped the entire Trance year into something worth celebrating, the A State Of Trance Year Mix 2015 encapsulates a year of breath-taking tunes and goosebumps-inducing efforts, brought together through an astounding, seamlessly mixed creation.

For the twelfth time since Armin van Buuren started his A State Of Trance endeavor, the year mix hits the Trance world. And as over a hundred mighty trancers engulf your mind and continue to leave you in awe, there’s merely one conclusion left to be made. What a fine year it’s been!

The A State Of Trance Year Mix 2015 is finally here!

Listen or download: ‘A State Of Trance Year Mix 2015′

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We’ve all felt the urge to do something really, really special for the ones we love at least once. Lenny is no expection, and she embarked on a quest to surprise her lucky boyfriend Arjan in ways that few can. As this full-fledged venture led to Arjan meeting and greeting his idol Armin van Buuren, we once again realize that music and love are two incredibly powerful forces, enabling us to be the beautiful creatures we are. Unfortunately, it’s not something we are able to do every time, but we’re really glad that this turned out perfectly.

So without further ado, here’s how Lenny surprised Arjan by arranging a Meet & Greet with his long-time hero Armin van Buuren. Enjoy!

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Gazing upon the island of Ibiza for the first time, an unusual, yet tingling sensation takes hold of you, anticipating something magical that is about to happen. In your excitement, you can’t resist smiling from ear to ear, and can’t help but consider yourself one of the happiest human beings alive.

You take a deep breath, stride forward and find yourself amidst thousands of ecstatic party people, ready to jump, cheer, and chant at the thrilling sounds of thumping bass drums and waves of emotion. You tilt your head, open your eyes, and there, in the center of the pool, is an all but ordinary man, doing what he does best: Armin van Buuren…

The use of the word ‘unforgettable’ has never been more appropriate. To see Armin perform at the world-famous beach hotel and club Ushuaïa is a dream come true for so many fans around the world, consequently leading to everlasting memories. What one wouldn’t do to relive those times…

That’s where this double-mix compilation comes in. It holds all the highlights of Armin’s 2015 summer residency at Ushuaïa, Ibiza, from brand new records such as W&W – ‘The One’, Protoculture – ‘Southbound’, and Heatbeat – ‘It’s Killing Me’, to timeless tunes such as ‘Panta Rhei’ (by Armin van Buuren & Mark Sixma) and ‘Café Del Mar’ (by Beat Service).

Compiling some of the best works from top class artists, including Andrew Rayel, Armin van Buuren, Dan Stone, Heatbeat, Protoculture, W&W and many more, you can’t deny the eminence of the Armin-Ibiza-combination, even if you wanted to. It’s a ground-breaking enterprise, touching down in Ushuaïa for the second year in a row.

It’s A State Of Trance at Ushuaïa, Ibiza 2015.

Listen or download: A State Of Trance at Ushuaïa, Ibiza 2015 (Extended Versions)

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From the first episodes of the year to the last, we feel the excitement every time it grows nearer. We long for the moment of moments, hoping that our favorite records and artists have earned their spot in the selection once again. We cast our votes, spread the word, and await the final unveiling. And although the expectations are high as ever, we are bound to be left speechless.

Coming forth with two hours of absolute magic, Armin van Buuren has once again conjured the most inspiring and massive A State Of Trance episode of the year. Filled with the tracks that shaped the entire Trance year into something worth celebrating, the A State Of Trance Year Mix 2015 encapsulates a year of breath-taking tunes and goosebumps-inducing efforts, brought together through an astounding, seamlessly mixed creation.

For the twelfth time since Armin van Buuren started his A State Of Trance endeavor, the year mix hits the Trance world. And as over a hundred mighty trancers engulf your mind and continue to leave you in awe, there’s merely one conclusion left to be made. What a fine year it’s been!

Release date: December 18th, 2015

Pre-order the A State Of Trance Year Mix 2015

Tracklist

1 The Talk Up Hour On WWKDASOTWKZZ FM (Intro)
2 Luke Bond & Omnia – Reflex
3 Cosmic Gate & Emma Hewitt – Going Home (Gareth Emery Remix)
4 ilan Bluestone – 43
5 BT & Super8 & Tab – Aika (Rafael Frost Remix)
6 Andrew Rayel – Rise Of The Era (Digital X Remix)
7 Armin van Buuren & Mark Sixma – Panta Rhei
8 Vigel – SQRT
9 Armin van Buuren feat. Mr. Probz – Another You
10 W&W – The One
11 Ana Criado & Aurosonic – The Force Of The Blow
12 Rodrigo Deem – Belvedere
13 Andrew Bayer – Do Androids Dream Part 2
14 Jean-Michel Jarre & Tangerine Dream – Zero Gravity (Above & Beyond Remix)
15 Armin van Buuren feat. Rock Mafia – Hands To Heaven
16 Protoculture – Southbound
17 Andrew Rayel & Alexander Popov – Mimesis
18 Corti Organ – Butterfly
19 Dawn – The Truth We Can’t Escape
20 Above & Beyond feat. Zoë Johnston – Peace Of Mind
21 Denis Sender & DJ T.H. with Hanna Finsen – New Day (Mino Safy Remix)
22 Denis Kenzo & Cari – Be A Dreamer
23 Protoculture – Pegasus
24 Above & Beyond feat. Gemma Hayes – Counting Down The Days (Above & Beyond Club Mix)
25 Markus Schulz feat. Delacey – Destiny
26 Denis Kenzo & Sarah Lynn – Ashes
27 Fabio XB & Liuck feat. Christina Novelli – Step Into The Light
28 Eximinds & Vigel – Handprint
29 Andrew Rayel & Mark Sixma – Chased
30 Armin van Buuren feat. Cimo Frankel – Strong Ones (Deem Remix)
31 Cosmic Gate & JES – Yai (Here We Go Again)
32 Armin van Buuren & Cosmic Gate – Embargo
33 Assaf feat. Laura Aqui – After Dark
34 Ben Gold feat. Eric Lumiere – Hide Your Heart
35 Andrew Rayel feat. Jonny Rose – Daylight
36 3LAU feat. Emma Hewitt – Alive Again
37 Antillas feat. Anki – If I Run (Venom One Remix)
38 Omnia feat. Tilde – For The First Time
39 Farhad Mahdavi – Warsaw
40 Arisen Flame – Fireball
41 MaRLo – Atlantis
42 W&W – Rave After Rave
43 Deem – Elevation
44 Above & Beyond feat. Zoë Johnston – We’re All We Need
45 Talemono – Overload
46 Alexander Popov – Multiverse
47 Alexander Popov & LTN feat. Christina Novelli – Paradise
48 Orjan Nilsen – Don
49 MaRLo feat. Christina Novelli – Hold It Together
50 Armin van Buuren – Together (In A State Of Trance)
51 CUB!C – Endless Horizon (Heatbeat Remix)
52 Willem de Roo – Omen
53 Fast Distance – Frontera
54 Ben Gold – Atomic
55 RAM – Heartfelt
56 Ron Alperin – Knockout
57 Mark Sixma & Emma Hewitt – Restless Hearts
58 Hardwell & Armin van Buuren – Off The Hook
59 Feel & Adara – Disappear (DRYM Remix)
60 Sebastien feat. Satellite Empire – Escape (Heatbeat Remix)
61 Alexander Popov – Olympus
62 Orjan Nilsen – Now We Are Talking
63 Rank 1 vs M.I.K.E. Push – Juno
64 Venom One feat. Sarah Howells – Rush
65 Andrew Rayel – Impulse (Omnia Remix)
66 Gaia – Carnation
67 Jorn van Deynhoven – Freaks (Festival Mix)
68 Arisen Flame & Driftmoon – Live Your Dream
69 A & Z vs KeyPlayer – Never Forget
70 Gaia – In Principio
71 Jorn van Deynhoven – 101010 (The Perfect Ten)
72 Venom One – Serenity
73 Lange – Imagineer (Alex M.O.R.P.H. Remix)
74 Ferry Corsten presents Gouryella – Anahera
75 Jean-Michel Jarre & Armin van Buuren – Stardust
76 Armin van Buuren feat. Eric Vloeimans – Embrace
77 MaRLo feat. Jano – The Dreamers
78 Dimension – Origami
79 2Rock & Zarex – Hammer Blow (Eximinds Remix)
80 Stefan Viljoen feat. Jade McDonald – Divinity (Spark & Shade Remix)
81 Fisherman & Hawkins and Gal Abutbul – United
82 Heatbeat – It’s Killing Me
83 Simon Patterson & Matt Adey – Time Stood Still
84 Craig Connelly & Cate Kanell – Shipwreck
85 Standerwick & Jennifer Rene – All Of Us
86 Will Atkinson – Numb The Pain
87 A.R.D.I. & Leolani – The Light
88 Alex M.O.R.P.H. & Heatbeat – Amistad
89 Armin van Buuren presents Rising Star feat. Betsie Larkin – Safe Inside You
90 Bryn Liedl feat. Bethany Marie – Statues (Bryan Kearney Remix)
91 Lee Osborne feat. Roxanne Emery – Safe In The Sky (Cold Rush Remix)
92 RAM & Susana – Someone Like You
93 Alex Di Stefano – I’ve Got The Power
94 Standerwick, Philippe El Sisi & Ana Criado – Magic Light
95 Aly & Fila vs The Thrillseekers – Es Vedra
96 UCast & Susana – To Another Day
97 Matt Darey feat. Kate Louise Smith – See The Sun (Dan Stone Rework)
98 Bobina – Flying Kitten
99 Easton feat. Roxanne Emery – Healing Rain (Bryan Kearney Remix)
100 Aly & Fila With Omar Sherif & Jonathan Carvajal – A New Age [FSOE 400 Anthem]
101 Sneijder & Christina Novelli – Love Of My Control
102 Vini Vici – The Tribe
103 Jordan Suckley – Droid (Heatbeat Remix)
104 Simon Patterson – Apex
105 Armin van Buuren – A State Of Trance Year Mix 2015 – Apparently (Outro)

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Chalking up the pick of Armin van Buuren’s radio show as the twenty records residing in this marvelous compilation, the ‘A State Of Trance Radio Top 20′ means business. Selecting the finest tunes of the A State Of Trance radio show for this November and December bundle, the instalment holds mighty compositions from first-rate artists such as Orjan Nilsen, Seven Lions, Cosmic Gate, Gaia, Grum, RAM, and a whole lot more. No need to look any further for the highlights of the recent A State Of Trance episodes; you’re now looking at a ready-made package of the very best it has to offer.

Listen or download: A State Of Trance Radio Top 20 November/December 2015

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After three outstanding remixes from music industry revelations Dave Winnel, MÖWE, and Deem, it is high time to unleash a second batch of remixes of Armin van Buuren’s hit single featuring Cimo Fränkel. Calling upon Trance titan Jase Thirlwall evoked his thrilling and energetic treatment, whereas the shuffling beats and lush atmospheres of the Le Visiteur & My Oh My Mix seal the deal for this package. We are the ‘Strong Ones’!

Listen or download: Armin van Buuren feat. Cimo Fränkel – Strong Ones (Remixes Part II)

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We are curious about what you ‘Embrace’ in life, whether it is your favorite place in your city, your cat, your friends or anything you could think of. Whatever it is, let’s embrace the entire world together! Send your photo to embrace@armadamusic.com for a chance to win a Skype call with Armin van Buuren!

How?

1. Check out the photo examples below to get the idea;

2. Send your photo to embrace@armadamusic.com;

3. Keep an eye on our socials to check whether your picture is uploaded;

4. Share your photo with #Embrace on any social platform (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter);

5. The person with the greatest, funniest, or best picture will win a Skype call with Armin van Buuren. The winner will be handpicked by Armin himself.

Find the Armin van Buuren’s new album ‘Embrace’ here: ArmadaMusic.lnk.to/AVBEmbrace.