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One of the most requested IDs from Armin van Buuren’s sets over the past one and a half years is ‘Angels,’— a linkup with U.K. duo Punctual. It built immense anticipation among fans, igniting crowds from EDC to Ultra. The collaboration marks the artists’ second collaboration following the global success of 2023 hit ‘On & On’, one of Armin’s most successful tracks to date and a pivotal moment in both artists’ careers.
With its uplifting chords, soaring progressive house melody, and a heavenly vocal performance from EVALINA, ‘Angels’ delivers pure euphoria, tailor-made for the biggest festival stages, cementing itself as a worthy successor to their last hit. Blending emotion with peak-time energy, the track solidifies Armin and Punctual’s synergy, offering yet another moment of magic for fans worldwide, resulting in a crossover anthem that appealed to club, festival, and mainstream audiences alike.
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Lyrics
Restore my faith
In your embrace
Oh
'Cause if loves’ forever
Then don’t make me wait
Oh
I was searching for meaning
At war with my demons
I prayed
When I ran out of reasons
to keep me believing
You came
And you showed me that angels are real
You show me that angels are real
Show me that angels are real
In the dark of the night
Your eternal light
Is a heaven that I wanna feel
You show me that angels are real
In the dark of the night
Your eternal light
Is a heaven that I wanna feel
Had to let go
Of all I know
‘Cause the way you glow
Is celestial
I was searching for meaning
At war with my demons
I prayed
When I ran out of reasons
to keep me believing
You came
And you showed me that angels are real
You show me that angels are real
Show me that angels are real
In the dark of the night
Your eternal light
Is a heaven that I wanna feel
You show me that angels are real
Armin van Buuren & Punctual feat. EVALINA - Angels 10
Summary
Armin van Buuren & Punctual's collaboration, "Angels," is an outstanding 138 BPM trance anthem that showcases remarkable technical excellence and production prowess. The track’s energetic, driving basslines form a solid foundation that propels the song forward, while the bouncy drums add layers of rhythmic complexity, ensuring that the energy never wanes. The punchy kicks are expertly crafted to create a pulsating heartbeat that resonates throughout the track, providing a relentless drive that is perfect for the mainstage. The production quality is top-tier, with every element in the mix balanced beautifully. The euphoric synthy hooks are not only memorable but are also intricately woven into the arrangement, creating a sense of cohesion that is both captivating and exhilarating. These hooks are enhanced by a stunning arrangement that maintains listener interest by seamlessly transitioning between high-octane sections and more melodic phases. EVALINA’s vocals are a highlight of "Angels," delivered with a level of precision and emotive intensity that complements the track’s dynamic instrumentation. The lyrics are uplifting, designed to engage audiences from the first listen, encouraging singalongs that amplify the communal experience at clubs and festivals. On the technical side, the sound design is immaculate. The synthesis of sounds is carefully chosen, with each layer adding depth and texture to the overall composition. The track's arrangement is meticulously structured, building up to a massive climax that is both full of energy and passion. The mix and mastering are executed to perfection, ensuring that every frequency is clear and punchy, contributing to a polished final product. In summary, "Angels" is not only a testament to the collaborative synergy between Armin van Buuren and Punctual but also a masterclass in trance production, destined to resonate with audiences across the globe and perform exceptionally well both in streaming platforms and live performances. #PureGold Love IT10.0
Beat and Rhythm10
Basslines and Groove10
Melody 10
Synths 10
Breakdown10
Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment10
Intensity, Drive and Energy10
Sound-design and Arrangement10
Overall Atmosphere10
Goosebumps / Shivers moments10
Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments10
Originality and Inventiveness10
Radio Friendly10
Vocals & lyrics10
You can’t get this memorable track out of your head10
It has potential to become an anthem or a classic10
About Armin van Buuren
It takes little to recognize that Armin van Buuren has been one of the world’s biggest DJs and producers in electronic music for over twenty years. His life-long dedication to the scene has earned him a Grammy® nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’ (feat. Trevor Guthrie) and critical acclaim for global hit singles such as ‘Blah Blah Blah’, ‘Great Spirit’ (with Vini Vici), ‘Leave A Little Love’ (with Alesso) and ‘Music Means Love Forever’ (with Steve Aoki). Additionally, he claimed the number one spot in the annual DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll for an unprecedented five times, contributing to the twenty-one consecutive top 5 spots to date (the most recent being a #5 in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll of 2023).
His two-hour radio show, A State of Trance (ASOT), is broadcast weekly from his own radio studio in the Armada Music HQ in Amsterdam to over 44 million listeners in more than 80 countries, as well as online via audio and video live stream on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch. ASOT, which surpassed the milestone number of 1000 episodes in January 2021, has grown from a small radio show into a complete dance music brand with stages and events across the globe.
Armin van Buuren has launched several ‘Armin Only’ world tours throughout the years, including the ones based on his albums (‘Imagine’ in 2008, ‘Mirage’ in 2010, ‘Intense’ in 2013 and ‘Embrace’ in 2016) and ‘The Best Of Armin Only’ in 2017. In June 2022, two years later than originally planned due to the Corona pandemic, Armin van Buuren played his most personal and intimate live shows yet through four sold-out shows in the Ziggo Dome: ‘This Is Me – Feel Again’.
In addition to all of this, Armin van Buuren is the co-founder of Armada Music, the biggest independent dance music label in the world. The Amsterdam-, NYC- and London-based record label, which was founded in tandem with Maykel Piron and David Lewis, is acclaimed internationally for releasing music across the electronic music spectrum, was voted #7 in Mixmag’s “Label Of The Decade” poll in 2017, and is the six-time winner of “Best Global Record Label” at the International Dance Music Awards in Miami, the sixth of which was won in 2018.
As a performer, Armin had headlined countless shows at leading festivals and venues around the world, including Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas, New York), Ultra Music Festival (Miami) and Tomorrowland (Belgium) plus residencies at Hï Ibiza, in Las Vegas and numerous others.
On December 16, 2019, Armin van Buuren joined forces with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to motivate millions of people to join the movement and fight against plastic pollution. As a Global Oceans Ambassador, Armin will contribute to the worldwide #BeatPlastic campaign: www.arminvanbuuren.com/beatplastic.
In December 2022, Armin van Buuren launched an exclusive, web3-based community: Armin’s All-Access. Created to strengthen the connection with his fans, the community is accessible upon purchase of a limited-edition community token – a piece of digital art designed by renowned Dutch designer Rik Oostenbroek – and grants many fan-desired perks, including (early) access to various forms of exclusive content (e.g. previews of unreleased music, exclusive DJ sets in audio, exclusive merchandise items), a private, AAA-community-only space within the existing Armin van Buuren Discord channel and direct contact with Armin van Buuren himself.
To date, Armin has seven full-length artist albums to his name: ‘76’ (2003), ‘Shivers’ (2005), ‘Imagine’ (2008), ‘Mirage’ (2010), ‘Intense’ (2013), ‘Embrace’ (2015) and ‘Balance’ (2019).
About Punctual
Will Lansley and John Morgan make up the duo Punctual. The pair have seen huge hits across their own project, and writing & production they’ve done for others.
Their catalogue has accumulated over 4 billion streams across all platforms and the duo have gone multi-platinum several times.
Will & John co-wrote and produced ‘Black Mascara’ on Raye’s Mercury nominated & Brit winning album, ‘My 21st Century Blues’. They have had multiple top 10 singles including, Brit Nominated Song of the year 2025 BL3SS ‘Kisses’ & Ella Henderson & ‘Alibi’ Ella Henderson & Rudimental, plus ‘21 Reasons’ Nathan Dawe & plus Brit nominated Song of the Year (2024) ‘React’, Switch Disco & Ella Henderson.
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