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06:18:00

 


Touching on love, trust, fear and high stakes, ‘Lose It All’ is a quintessential Audien song in every capacity. The latest single on the leadup to his forthcoming sophomore album 'First Love', 'Lose It All' ties heartfelt vocals from Rory Hope, evocative melodies and that signature progressive house sound the American producer wears on his sleeve all into one, further cementing Audien's name as a mainstay hit maker.





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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]‘Lose It All’ by Audien masterfully intertwines emotive themes of love, trust, and high stakes with technical prowess characteristic of classic progressive house. As part of the buildup to his sophomore album 'First Love,' this single not only showcases Rory Hope’s heartfelt vocal delivery but also highlights Audien’s meticulous production techniques. From a production standpoint, ‘Lose It All’ is a sonic tapestry woven with precision. The track opens with atmospheric pads, setting an evocative tone that seamlessly transitions into Rory Hope’s emotive vocals. These vocals are processed with subtle reverb and delay, creating a spacious, ethereal quality that complements the underlying instrumentation. The hallmark of Audien’s signature style shines through in the progressive house elements. The pulsating basslines are crafted using layered synths and sidechain compression, which give them a dynamic, breathing quality, syncing perfectly with the track’s energy. The thumping drums and thunderous kicks are produced using high-quality sample libraries, meticulously EQ’d and compressed to maintain clarity and impact in the mix. Audien’s choice of piano chords and synths injects a feel-good vibe, achieved through the use of lush, wide stereo imaging and harmonic layering. The piano sound is likely processed with mild saturation and chorus effects to enhance warmth and presence. Synth leads are crafted with analog emulation plugins, offering a rich, textured sound that adds to the track’s emotive peak moments. The use of quality strings adds a cinematic layer, with carefully programmed MIDI articulations to mimic real string dynamics. The arrangement builds tension and releases it adeptly, maintaining listener engagement from start to finish. ‘Lose It All’ stands out not just for its emotional resonance but also for Audien’s technical expertise in sound design, mixing, and arrangement. This track is tailored for both club environments and radio airwaves, cementing Audien’s reputation as a progressive house mainstay. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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17:42:00


Earlier this month, Audien released ‘One Last Dance (Acoustic Version)’, the 2023 follow up to the Grammy-nominated DJ and producer’s early 2022 hit featuring Australian vocalist XIRA. Today, he unveils the official ‘One Last Dance’ music video as a gesture of gratitude towards his devoted fanbase for their unwavering support through his musical journey.
‘One Last Dance’ is a story of heartbreak, born out of the tough times Audien experienced during the pandemic, and this stripped-down rendition stunningly amplifies the song’s pure, heartfelt emotion. Audien says, “‘One Last Dance’ really warranted an acoustic version. Often demos contain the true magic of the song so to be able to put that out into the world feels like a treat.”
The official music video poignantly captures the essence of the record, portraying a passionate yet turbulent relationship marked by memories of lost love and better times. Viewers are taken on a visual journey, beautifully weaving through vignettes of early love’s intoxicating high to the shattering heartbreak of a relationship falling apart. Watch the official 'One Last Dance' video now via Armada Music TV.

Find it here: ▶ https://armas2113.lnk.to/OneLastDanceYA


About Audien

American DJ, record producer, and musician Audien hails from Mystic, Connecticut, to a musical household where his mother is a jazz aficionado. In 2008, he was introduced to electronic dance music through trance songs in video game soundtracks. Fascinated by the sound of trance, he learned to recreate songs from Armin Van Buuren's A State of Trance podcasts. Following the release of his first single "Rise & Shine'' on Ferry Corsten's label Flashover Recordings, Audien continued with a string of releases on Anjunabeats, Armada Music, Spinninʼ Records, and Astralwerks. Since then, Audien has established himself as a fixture in the dance community, known for his production prowess and unique propensity for uplifting melodies. In 2015, Audien signed to Astralwerks and released his debut EP called 'Daydreams' with the track "Rooms". He received a 2015 Grammy Nomination for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for his remix of the Bastille song, "Pompeii". In March of the same year, Audien released the single "Insomnia", which peaked at number one on the US Dance Charts. His 2015 track "Something Better" featuring Lady A cracked the Billboard Top 40 in Pop Songs — marking Audien's first appearance on a pop chart. The track had already gone to number 1 on Billboard's Dance Club Songschart in September. The following years solidified his signature sound and garnered the support of industry veterans with tracks like "Crazy Love" featuring Deb's Daughter, "One More Weekend" featuring MAX, and a trap-influenced collaboration fusing melodic & heavy components with 3LAU titled "Hot Water". At the same time, Audien continued on a path of dominance and worked with the likes of Echosmith on the track "Favorite Sound" while creating timeless remixes of songs by Coldplay, Halsey, Nile Rodgers, Jess Glynne, and Calvin Harris. In September 2017, Audien released his debut EP titled 'Some Ideas' on Astralwerks. The three-track EP contains a variety of genres, including "Rampart" which is a collaboration with hardstyle producer Gammer and "Message" whose sounds are reflective of past Anjunabeats releases and familiar Audien tones. In 2018, Audien returned to Anjunabeats with his release of "Higher", followed by "Never Letting Go" with Arty later that same year. In November 2019, Audien released his debut LP ʻEscapism' — a definitive effort encapsulating both Audienʼs signature style and his dominance in the dance landscape which included hit songs “Reach” featuring Jamie Hartman and “Buzzing” with Nevve. Audien is no stranger to hard work, and has continued to release music while honing in on his signature sound and style. In 2021 he signed with Armada and put out 3 singles — one of them being "Wish It Was You" with Cate Downey that has brought energy and emotion back to the dance floor. Look for Audien to continue on a path of progressive house and melodic trance in 2023 and beyond. 


About Armada Music

Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 40,000 tracks, built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.

Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tensnake, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. The label also takes great pride in major achievements such as Armin van Buuren’s GRAMMY nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’, Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ surpassing one billion streams on Spotify and breaking artists such as Lost Frequencies into global stardom.

Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a truly global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent.

In 2023, Armada Music launched BEAT Music Fund, the world’s first dance music investment company, that acquires catalogs with the mission of honoring, representing and reinvigorating them. BEAT’s portfolio will continue to grow; in the first six months following its launch, BEAT acquired the catalogs of, among others, electronic music star ARTY, house and techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, legendary NYC-based house label King Street Sounds and chart-topping producers Chocolate Puma.


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15:16:00


 A tentpole of Audien's live sets ahead of its release, the much discussed 'Antidote' sees the Grammy-nominated DJ and producer team up with friends Codeko and JT Roach. With stunning piano chords and a brilliant progressive house melody, this track will resonate with all who hear.

Discover ' Audien & Codeko feat. JT Roach - Antidote ' here 


Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[item value="10"]Audien & Codeko feat. JT Roach - Antidote [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Audien continues to rise with great stream of quality releases. His newest track Antitode with & Codeko feat. JT Roach is powerful mainstage classic Swedish house style progressive house with slamming drums, slapping kicks and driving basslines along with cinematic strings and big mainstage uplifting synths soaked together perfectly with the very strong vocals and lyrics that you have the urge to run on the dancefloor and singalong. Truly optimitic feel good record to shut down anything that hurts you and open your soul to what is good and positive in your life. Music can heal the hurts and become great Antitode for sure. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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09:44:00

 


Audien has long been a forerunner of the global progressive house movement, and his third single of 2022 sees him cement his reputation even further. ‘Way Back Home’ (feat. Jordan Grace) is a silver-lined record that resonates with anyone who’s been stuck in a dark place.

A tribute to the person who’s been a tower of strength, Audien’s latest on Armada Music is goosebump-inducing from the first guitar strum. Alternating between warm chords, Jordan Grace’s soaring vocals and full-on progressive house euphoria, ‘Way Back Home’ can be any listener’s way out of the dark and back into the light.
“‘Way Back Home’ is, to me, about getting in touch with myself”, Audien explains. “I had an incredible summer on the road, but that also meant I didn’t get to spend much time at home or with the people who are dear to me. This song encapsulates the long nights on the road and the loneliness you can feel, but also that you’re never truly alone and that there’s always a guiding light to follow.”
Known for his production prowess and unique propensity for uplifting melodies, Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter Audien has established himself as a legend in the dance community. A staple in the progressive house genre, he garnered the support of industry veterans such as Tiësto, Above & Beyond and Armin van Buuren through an extensive discography that includes Billboard Top 40 hit ‘Something Better’ feat. Lady A, collaborations with the likes of ARTY, MAX and Echosmith, and official remixes of songs by Coldplay, Halsey, Nile Rodgers, Jess Glynne and Calvin Harris. In 2014, Audien released his Grammy-nominated remix of Bastille’s ‘Pompeii’, which went on to become the most played track at Electric Daisy Carnival and Coachella, and one of the five most played tracks at Tomorrowland.

Jordan Grace has been on a meteoric rise to stardom since breaking into the EDM scene in 2019. In the three years since, the Australian-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter has collaborated with premier acts such as Armin van Buuren, Julian Jordan, Martin Garrix and Nicky Romero, and now links up with progressive house tastemaker Audien on ‘Way Back Home’.



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[item value="10"] Audien feat. Jordan Grace - Way Back Home [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Audien continues to provide wonderful mainstage friendly pop dance anthems on Armada with his latest Way Back Home with Jordan Grace being one of his finest moments in his career for sure. Superb proglifting synths upon the pumping beats recalling what we call as the Swedish house progressive sound that is epic but still deep melodic meaningful and cheerful. It's the kind of track that you will enjoy it equally in the festival with your friends and in the morning when you wake up to prepare for breakfast. All weathers song for sure. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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05:04:00


 
Still buzzing from his summer tour across North America, electronic music tastemaker Audien is blasting into the second half of 2022 with another magnetic record tied to his Progressive House Never Died movement. Featuring English singer-songwriter Joe Jury, ‘Drifting Away’ is a quintessential, contagious record from the Grammy-nominated American producer.

Evoking emotion across its duration, Audien’s new single on Armada Music expertly bridges the gap between progressive house and dance-pop. Tugging on the heartstrings with its well-crafted production and Joe Jury’s magnetic vocal delivery, the song serves as a reminder to stay grounded and fight for the things that matter before time runs out.

“Drifting Away is the record I’m most excited about in 2022”, Audien says. “The record came together while I was on my Progressive House Never Died tour. The crowd exhumed so much energy that I had to run back into the studio and had an invigorated effort to create a progressive house record that really embodied what the crowd was putting out.”
Known for his production prowess and unique propensity for uplifting melodies, Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter Audien has established himself as a legend in the dance community. A staple in the progressive house genre, he garnered the support of industry veterans such as Tiësto, Above & Beyond and Armin van Buuren through an extensive discography that includes Billboard Top 40 hit ‘Something Better’ feat. Lady A, collaborations with the likes of ARTY, MAX and Echosmith, and official remixes of songs by Coldplay, Halsey, Nile Rodgers, Jess Glynne and Calvin Harris. In 2014, Audien released his Grammy-nominated remix of Bastille’s ‘Pompeii’, which went on to become the most played track at Electric Daisy Carnival and Coachella, and one of the five most played tracks at Tomorrowland.



Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
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[item value="10"] Audien ft. Joe Jury - Drifting Away[/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Audien has quality releases and his latest progressive house beauty is called Drifting Away ft. the contagious vocals by Joe Jury. Punchy driving basslines, energetic beats, huge uplifting euphoric synths and great feel good mesmerizing vocals and touching lyrics that you will start singalong straight away. Epic progressive house climax will ensure that the crowd will go ballistic and feel good for sure. Mainstream pop friendly track that festivals and radio stations will support as it glows daytime or on the dancefloor. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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15:52:00

Responsible for some of the iconic summer records on Anjunabeats including ‘Wayfarer’ and ‘Hindsight’, U.S. producer Nate Rathbun aka. Audien returns home for the sun soaker ‘Higher’.

The last 4 years have seen Nate become a radio and touring powerhouse across North America, with ‘Something Better’ feat. Lady Antebellum crossing over to the contemporary pop airwaves. A sought after remixer, Audien’s reworks of Bastille ‘Pompeii’, Michael Jackson ‘Slave To The Rhythm’ and Bruno Mars ‘Treasure’ became festival favourites.

‘Higher’ is a return to his classic Anjunabeats sound, an airy vocal track that showcases Nate’s talent for memorable top lines and heartening melodies.



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 [item value="10"]Audien feat. Cecilia Gault - Higher [/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Audien returns on Anjunabeats with his very special track Higher feat. Cecilia Gault. The track is a straight forward melodic anthem that moves within the realms of progressive trance and house. Pulsating basslines, electro crunchy grooves and superb euphoric synthy riffs merged with stunning vocals by Cecilia with her retro house tone. The lyrics are empowering and perfect to light up the rave fire on any festival goers heart. Higher aims to raise us a little bit higher and it does this actually very easily and effectively without trying too much. #PureGold Love It[/content]
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