Author: Stefan van den Hurk

on by

We’d like to know what your favorite mix of the ASOT Festival anthem ‘Together (In A State Of Trance)’ is. In tonight’s episode of A State of Trance, Armin van Buuren reached out to the fans, and now is your chance to win big! All you have to do is share your favorite mix of the anthem on Soundcloud, and you could win the A State of Trance Year Mix 2014 CD set, sent right to your door.

The 6 mixes are:

ORIGINAL MIX
ALEXANDER POPOV REMIX
BRYAN KEARNEY REMIX
DAVID GRAVELL REMIX
FARUK SABANCI REMIX
MARK SHERRY REMIX
REORDER & STANDERWICK PRES. SKYPATROL REMIX

We’d like to thank all of the remixers for making outstanding versions of this iconic anthem!

To enter the competition, simply go to http://astateoftrance.com/competition, follow the instructions, and you could be the lucky winner!

For more information on ASOT Festival, visit the official page at: http://festival.astateoftrance.com

on by
DI Journeys is an exclusive 2-hour sonic exploration featuring the most exciting names in electronic music and dance culture. This unique format, produced by Digitally Imported, includes exclusive artist interviews, classic tracks, and custom made mixes put together by your favorite artists and key figures found within the constantly expanding electronic music landscape.Each episode showcases the sounds and styles of both well established superstar DJs and fresh trailblazers who are just getting their careers started. From trance to techno, to the biggest festival acts and those names you’d find down in the smallest smoke filled basements – DI Journeys is speaking to the best and most exciting names out there. We’re taking you on an audio trip through the careers of the brightest stars in the industry…and of course giving love to those who are helping build the foundation for our scene to grow even larger tomorrow..

Armin van Buuren will be the very first guest and will kick off the entire series. In DI Journeys, Armin will also give an in-depth but candid interview on his experiences, and has created an exclusive mix just for the first airing.

Tune in this Saturday, January 31 at 1PM US Eastern / 6PM UK time on Digitally Imported Trance, and join us for this exciting premier event.

on by

For those of you living in the U.S., the time has finally come – Armin Only – Intense “The Music” is now available in your region!

Now that the ‘Armin Only: Intense’ world tour has come to a close after a magical year to say the least, ‘Armin Only – Intense “The Music”‘ is your chance to relive the remarkable tour anytime you like. This special, digital version is the closest you’ll get to the live experience of ‘Armin Only: Intense’.

This digital release is comprised of live recordings from 5 shows of the 30+ city tour, complete with crowd noise and the exclusive medleys and original performances of the live show.

Recorded live from the shows in Quito, Moscow, Sao Paulo, Medellin, and Buenos Aires, this set brings them all together to create one spectacular performance. This album is the ultimate way to experience and recreate the Armin Only effect exactly as it was always intended.

Trevor Guthrie, Eller van Buuren, Fiora, Lauren Evans, and more all joined Armin live on stage for the tour that would leave them lifelong friends.

After one of the most memorable and unbelievable years in Armin’s life, this is what it feels like to take a step back and soak it all in.

LISTEN ON SPOTIFY | DOWNLOAD ON iTUNES

on by

After being featured on A State of Trance with his track ‘Decibels’, Craig Connelly is back with his first release on the A State of Trance label. Connelly previously scored a vocal hit with Christina Novelli on ‘Blackhole’, and now he and Cate Kanell have come together to create the magic that is ‘Shipwreck’. We think you’ll agree that this is a classic ASOT release, up there with the very best of them!

Listen on Spotify.
Download on Beatport.
Download on iTunes.

on by

Have you always wanted to be a host on the radio? Do you love sharing trance music with the world? Now’s your chance to present YOUR favorite trance tune of all time to an audience of over 20 million people around the world on ASOT Episode 700!

All you have to do is “present” your favorite track and submit it for your chance to be featured in the show.

Simply record yourself on the microphone (as high quality as possible) introducing your favorite track as if you were Armin on A State of Trance.

For example, you could record: “Hey my name is __________, and you’re listening to A State of Trance. My ultimate trance track is _____________ because ____________.”

Be creative, be genuine, and above all, help us be together in A State of Trance!

Upload your file in the form here, max. size 5 MB.

The show will be broadcast on January 29th, 2015.

on by

ASOT Festival will soon be heading to Utrecht, and now is your chance to be crowned an official ambassador. All you have to do is visit the Facebook post below, comment on the post with a unique photo that speaks for itself: “I’m in A State Of Trance!” The most creative photos will win spectacular prizes!

Prizes Include:

– 5 x 2 deluxe tickets for #ASOTfest Utrecht
– Meet & Greet with Armin van Buuren
– Access to the famous #ASOT Radio Studio
– A miniblog on the ASOT Festival Facebook
– Shine like a star in our art work

To participate in the contest, enter here.

We’ll pick a winner January 29th.

on by

Trance Family SF made an aftermovie for POPNYE, and it’s now online! You can watch it below or by visiting: www.facebook.com/arminvanbuuren.

Post by Armin van Buuren.

on by

Mark Sixma has been making wave after wave this year, racking up one big release after another. It seems the man is on some kind of ‘Vendetta’, after making every major trance compilation this year, remixing Armin van Buuren, touring the globe, and never ceasing to pump out incredible tunes. We fully stand behind Mr. Mark Sixma, and we know you will too.

Listen on Spotify.
Download on Beatport.
Download on iTunes.

on by

The official soundtrack for the A State Of Trance Festival series in 2015, spanning several continents: it’s the ASOT Festival Anthem.

The time has come, to join forces… in unity, friendship, and love. Together, in A State of Trance. This year’s A State of Trance anthem is now on the horizon, and here’s a small taste of what the future holds.

Join us as we come together for the greatest celebration on earth. It’s time to go back to the essence. Back to where it all started. That incredible feeling. Together in A State Of Trance.

Get your copy on iTunes!

If you prefer a physical copy, be sure to get yours in the Armada Shop!

Watch the official video here.