nilsix returns to Dreamstate Records to release their new single "Blast from the Past."
nilsix is the brainchild of two esteemed dance music virtuosos, Norwegian's Orjan Nilsen and Breda's Mark Sixma, applying their shared decades-long experience in the studio as a bridge for them to veer off into an array of adjacent peak-time genres scaled for the dancefloor. They are returning to Dreamstate Records with their sixth single since debuting the project on the label in 2023.
"Blast from the Past" harbors the main-room intensity of melodic techno, with its suspenseful sci-fi style vocal cues calling back to the big bang. The track's chugging drive is charged up by menacing rattling leads, rolling basslines and psy-infused atmospherics, peeling back it's peak-time power for a cosmic breakdown built around spacey synth lines that sweep through the space amidst twinkling textures and deep analog pads.
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[item value="10"]nilsix, Orjan Nilsen, and Mark Sixma – Blast from the Past [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]"Blast from the Past" by nilsix, Orjan Nilsen, and Mark Sixma is a 128 BPM MainStage trance powerhouse that demonstrates a highly polished and technically sophisticated production. Built on a rock-solid four-on-the-floor kick, the track layers a sidechained rolling bassline that provides both groove and propulsion, while subtle psytrance-inspired percussive elements add edge and movement to the low end. The carefully EQ’d rattling leads slice through the mix with a metallic bite, enhanced by stereo widening and dynamic modulation that keeps the energy in constant motion. Producers will appreciate the detailed automation work, as filters sweep across the midrange to create tension in the buildup, while reverb tails and delays are meticulously timed to the track’s 128 BPM grid. The breakdown is a masterclass in atmospheric trance design: lush analog pads provide a warm bed of sound, while arpeggiated spacey synth lines rise and fall, surrounded by twinkling textures and sci-fi vocal cues. These cinematic effects—combined with a strategic use of white noise sweeps and subtle pitch bending—convey a sense of cosmic scale, as if the track is expanding into the universe before snapping back into its peak-time drive. MainStage DJs will adore this track because it perfectly balances festival-ready intensity with a musical narrative. Its clean mixdown ensures that every element—from the kick to the top-end synths—cuts through massive sound systems with clarity. The included atmospheric intro mix is a gift for those who love to build anticipation in their sets, allowing them to transition from deep, hypnotic textures into full-blown main-room euphoria. "Blast from the Past" is both a dancefloor weapon and a technical showpiece, delivering everything MainStage trance fans crave: energy, space, and an unforgettable cosmic journey. #PureGold Love iT [/content]
[item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item][item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
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[item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
[item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item]
[item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item]
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[item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
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[item value="10"]Vocals & lyrics[/item]
[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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