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Sunny Lax releases the ‘Amethyst EP’, out now on Anjunabeats.
One of our most beloved artists, Levente Márton, aka Sunny Lax, has been part of our family since 'P.U.M.A / Cassiopeia' in 2006. “Back in those days you had to send CDs to labels in the post,” Márton says. “I sent ‘Cassiopeia’ and ‘P.U.M.A’ to nine or ten different labels, and Anjuna loved them.” Above & Beyond played ‘P.U.M.A’ four times in a row on their Trance Around The World radio show, and Armin van Buuren subsequently made ‘P.U.M.A’ the Record Of The Week and featured it on his ASOT Yearmix Album in 2005. A star was born.
Since then, Sunny Lax has grown and flourished alongside Anjunabeats. “Back then I produced 140BPM uplifting trance, and we did that together for six years,” Levente says. “But then everything started changing around 2011.” Spearheaded by Above & Beyond, ilan Bluestone, Oliver Smith and Sunny, a cleaner, more progressive trance sound emerged.
Many of Sunny Lax's productions in this era drove the 'trance 2.0' sound forward. 2015’s 'Enceladus' is a fine example. “That’s still my most popular track,” he says. “So many big artists played it at huge events.” The success of ‘Enceladus’ was unplanned. Levente remembers messing around in his studio, relaxed, happy and with no intention of producing a hit. “Sometimes when you’re in that state something pure and effortless comes out,” he says. Its place in Anjuna legend was cemented by Sunny dropping 'Enceladus' to 20,000 fans at Above & Beyond's Group Therapy 250 celebrations at the Gorge, alongside fellow Anjunabeats stalwart and good friend Genix.
In recent years, Sunny's trademark melodic trance sound has been a cornerstone of Anjunabeats' release schedule: highlights include 'Solar Plexus', 'Losing It', 'V.I.B.E.' and 2020's 'End Of Our Time EP'. He's headlined shows across the globe and has been a regular guest at Anjunabeats' label showcases, plus recently supporting Above & Beyond on their Anjunafamily Reunion Tour and at their Group Therapy Weekender London festival.
The ‘Amethyst EP’ is Sunny’s final release ahead of his forthcoming debut album. The follow-up to his recent ‘Ruby’ and ‘Emerald’ EPs, supported by Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Gabriel & Dresden, Tritonal and more, it showcases three more uplifting tracks from Sunny's arsenal.
“The 'Amethyst EP' is a tribute to the power of music and its ability to heal and uplift our spirits. I wanted to create a collection of tracks that not only evoke nostalgia and fond memories, but also provide a sense of joy and inner peace." - Sunny Lax
We’re excited to see Sunny behind the decks at our Anjunabeats Pool Party in Miami on March 26, as well as Group Therapy Weekender at The Gorge. Tickets on sale now (https://anjunabeats.com/events).
Sunny Lax’s ‘Amethyst EP’ is out now on Anjunabeats.
Buy/Stream: https://anjunabeats.co/unxmhyp.oyd
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One of the most consistent and faithful artists of Anjunabeats is the very talented Sunny Lax. His Amethyst EP is a wonderful slice of 3 mouthwatering productions that will please your ears, rejuvenate your senses and will reveal positive vibes in any space of location that will be played. The three tracks included have their own unique points. Jannada by Sunny Lax & Kyss is melodic dreamy smooth deep progressive trancer with deep haunting basslines, cinematic strings and melancholic moody melodies with epic feel to them along with choir like voices at the background. The Future is more upfront and powerful with female spoken vocal sample about the future in background leading to the hopeful celebratory climax as we enter a new face in our lives looking towards future with positivism. Just check the big synthy hook that will move even mountains and skyscrapers that's for sure. The Light is an excellent melodic dreamy progressive trancer with chunky energizing basslines, singing etherial female vocals and big synthy riffs that build the tension towards the super grand and epic climax. 3 must have items in one glowing package! #PureGold Love IT10.0
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