Leaving Panic Behind

Having just got hold of Ferry Corsten’s new mix compilation Passport: Kingdom Of The Netherlands, I happened to hear the first track aptly titled Leaving Panic Behind. And what a fantastic piece of music it is. The tune is all over me and it’s just too good. Flash Brothers deliver a monster mix here. If … Continue reading Cassino & Laben – Leaving Panic Behind (Flash Brothers Remix)

Offshore

We were oh so naive and amazingly prone to loving beauty. We never needed the intrusive thickness of a dubstep snare drum. A nice and chilled breakbeat structure would simply do. Startlingly wonderful pads, the distinctive sound of that guitar riff, the longing for sunshine and seascapes, like being between sleep and realness – this … Continue reading Chicane – Offshore (Disco Citizens Remix)

I Know You’re Gone

Immersing myself in the sonic embrace of I Know You’re Gone, I was swept away on a poignant journey. Jessica Riddle’s vocals, like a haunting melody, painted a tale of love and separation. The music surged with emotional intensity, creating a rhythmic ebb and flow that mirrored the complexities of human connection. In the quiet … Continue reading Max Graham feat. Jessica Riddle – I Know You’re Gone

Set Me Free

A transcendent journey through the corridors of time. An ethereal soundscape that resonates with the pulsating beats, seamlessly intertwining with the threads of nostalgia. As the celestial melody unfolds, I get transported to the heart of 2005 – a pivotal juncture where the tapestry of my life began to weave its intricate patterns. Set Me … Continue reading Sam G. – Set Me Free

Sound Of Love (Pa Pa Pa)

A hard dance number with sparkling female vocals, this track is rock-solid proof of the emerging commercial dance music scene in Germany. Dreamy, emotive, hard and raw; Sound Of Love is a 10 on 10 dance floor destroyer!

Reaching The Sky

Reaching The Sky is one of my favourite tunes of the year, and quite collectable (don’t let anyone tell you otherwise), particularly if you’re into a strain of contemporary dance music that brushes against academia, post-classical, systems music, and overarching abstraction, sometimes all at once (in a good way). Challenging listening to be sure, but … Continue reading Atomix – Reaching The Sky

Dolphins Cry

Being so enchanted and entirely swept away since the first time I heard this tune, I found Dolphins Cry to be absolutely wanting, as it dovetails nicely into a flowering or deeply lush adventure.

The Calling

Solar Stone’s debut release The Calling was years ahead of its time and immediately showed their class as producers. Gorgeous strings and a subtle but a very effective combination of female vocals and male spoken words make this track unforgettable.

Burned With Desire

The beautiful lyrics in Burned With Desire will remind you of so many things that have happened to you in the past. It’s definitely one of the most expressive tracks you’ll come across. You won’t do more than just love it! Seriously one of the most beautiful songs ever written, an anthem for the endless … Continue reading Armin van Buuren feat. Justine Suissa – Burned With Desire

Reachers Of Civilization

This tune has a constantly anticipating build up, a beautiful extended breakdown, completed by an euphoric pay-off. This is one tune that actually earns the title ‘Trance’ as it always manages to keep one in throughout its length. People have cried when hearing this on the dance floor – it’s so good. The Reachers Of Civilization is not just a track, but a … Continue reading York – The Reachers Of Civilization

Rachel In Trance

Call me nostalgic, but this is a stellar record. Right from the first beat, it’s very easy to get lost in this one. The last time I heard Rachel In Trance, I remember my mind losing it in another dimension; the trip was an enjoyable feeling in the perception of sounds. If a tune could … Continue reading Zymotix – Rachel In Trance

For A Lifetime

For A Lifetime ascends me up and throws me into oblivion. It is magic. It is the most extreme form of happiness I feel. It is the drug that I’ll never recover from. Erin Lordan on vocal duty here delivers one of the most fantastic lyrics heard in dance music – her gorgeous voice adds meaning … Continue reading Ascension feat. Erin Lordan – For A Lifetime (Ocean Lab Mix)