The thought for the lyrics was that there’s a lot of silent suffering like depression and hardship in people, but with a hope that you don’t have to walk alone or suffer alone. “Guiding Lights” is wonderful melodic vocal trance anthem that stings to the core.
The track “Guiding Lights” started out in the cold January last year with the working title ‘Indian Summer’. It was probably the longing for summer to come back as the winters can be rough up here in Norway. Abbey made some nice contributions to the track as we were working back and forth on several other tracks with him at that time. We had wanted to work with Amin ever since we heard “Lonely Soul” and we finally decided to contact him. The result is a wonderful cooperation and the track “Guiding Lights”.
Amin Salmee
Driven by an endless passion for music, Amin Salmee comes from being a lead singer of a band to an unmistakable voice of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) scene in Asia, today. The aspiring singer-songwriter, hailed from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marks his name in the industry with tracks signed by both local and international labels such as Warner Music Malaysia, Reaching Altitude, Suanda Music and inHarmony Music, Armada Music.
Fusing various styles and mixing influences together with his diverse repertoire of songs, Amin Salmee has instantly become one of the most sought-after live vocalists in the scene. His music has been aired not only on national radio stations but also in other radio shows across the globe alongside supports from top DJs in the world like Armin van Buuren, Andrew Rayel, MaRLo, Ruben de Ronde, Bobina, Avao, Roman Messer and many more. Following his recording success, he has been headlining one of Asia’s biggest dance festivals, NEON Countdown within these past few years on top of opening for international acts such as Zedd, KSHMR, W&W, Maurice West and Dimatik. With a lot of new collaborations with top DJs and producers on deck, Amin Salmee is someone worth looking out for. Expect more to come from this fresh emerging talent as we are likely to see him ascend beyond the top tier of the music industry.
Northern Project
is a Norwegian producer-duo with Lars Hansem and Finn Kverno The two met back when Trance was at its peak in the early 2000’s and quickly found a common passion for making music. After a long break from 2008 they decided to start back up again in 2019 and has been producing ever since, with a passion to share their own unique sound and ideas. With support from Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, AL-Faris, Sven Kuhlmann, Aly & Fila, Daniel Wanrooy, Johan Gielen, Hel:Sløwed, Eugenio Tokarev, Dim3nsion, Tritonal, Suzy Solar, amongst others, it's safe to say that Northern Project is an act to look out for in the near future.
Abbey8k
is a rising electronic artist known for his chill, laid-back vibes and emotional feel. Blending smooth beats with dreamy melodies, he creates music that transports listeners to a relaxed, introspective space. Perfect for unwinding and finding calm in the chaos of everyday life.
Pre-Order Date Beatport 02.05.2025
Release Date All Shops 16.05.2025
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[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
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