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08:24:00


Overall Mark
10
Flux BPM Online
uplifting trance Review
Armin van Buuren
🎧uplifting/vocal Trance Review
⌨️ Armin van Buuren - A State of Trance Anthems EP  out on A State Of Trance / Armada Music
TRACKLIST
1.Armin van Buuren - I Live For That Energy (ASOT 800 Anthem) Dan Harrison Remix,145 BPM 
2.Gaia-Status Excessu D (The Official A State Of Trance 500 Anthem) Bouras Remix 147 BPM 
3.Armin van Buuren-Let The Music Guide You (ASOT 950 Anthem) ReOrder pres. Crowd+Ctrl remix 132 BPM 
4.Rank 1, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Ruben De Ronde-Destination (A State of Trance 2024 Anthem) Andrew Rayel pres. EXTASIA Remix 138 BPM 
5.Markus Schulz, Armin van Buuren-The Expedition (A State of Trance 600 Anthem) Goom Gum Extended Remix 129 BPM 
6.Armin van Buuren-Lifting You Higher (ASOT 900 Anthem) Matt Fax Remix 126 BPM
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SHOP NOW: Armin van Buuren - A State of Trance Anthems EP
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🎧 Review by: Dimitris Kechagias
SUMMARY REVIEW
Armin van Buuren’s A State of Trance Anthems EP emerges as a masterfully curated journey through the history and evolution of ASOT’s defining moments, reimagined with impeccable modern production. The opening track, “I Live For That Energy (ASOT 800 Anthem) – Dan Harrison Remix” at 145 BPM, immediately envelops the listener in a euphoric rush. Harrison delivers a flawlessly engineered soundscape where the melodic hooks and harmonics soar with crystalline clarity, and the arrangement maintains an immaculate energy flow. Every element of the mixdown feels purpose-built for festival stages, from the tight low-end to the immersive spatial effects that give the track a massive, three-dimensional presence. The build dynamics and transitions are executed with dramatic precision, ensuring maximum crowd reaction potential and seamless loop points for DJs. Its emotional resonance echoes ASOT’s legacy, while the production quality secures its spot as a timeless anthem with high replay value and algorithmic streaming appeal.
Transitioning into “Status Excessu D (ASOT 500 Anthem) – Bouras Remix” at 147 BPM, Gaia’s iconic progressive trance essence is reborn with a thunderous, high-octane edge. Bouras amplifies the track’s atmospheric immersion through intricate layering and spatial design, creating a cathedral of sound that engulfs the listener. The sonic engineering is pristine, with tight control over the high-speed percussive elements and a bassline that drives the momentum without overwhelming the melodic narrative. The track’s energy arc is masterfully handled, ensuring a steady emotional climb that culminates in a euphoric peak perfect for both festival drops and club mainroom moments. Its cross-platform playlist fit and Shazam-friendly melodic motifs make it a true centerpiece for modern trance sets.
The ReOrder pres. Crowd+Ctrl remix of “Let The Music Guide You (ASOT 950 Anthem)” at 132 BPM takes a more measured approach, showcasing a deep understanding of trance storytelling. The production thrives on its clean mixdown, where every element—from subtle vocal chops to atmospheric pads—breathes within the stereo field. The arrangement gradually unfolds, building tension with carefully engineered risers and lush harmonic layers. The emotional impact is profound, especially in the breakdowns, where the track’s melodic core becomes a guiding light for the listener. Its intro and outro are mix-friendly, and the energy flow supports both extended club sets and curated streaming playlists, highlighting its versatility.
The Andrew Rayel pres. EXTASIA remix of “Destination (ASOT 2024 Anthem)” at 138 BPM embodies the peak-time euphoria that defines the ASOT experience. Rayel injects orchestral flourishes and cinematic layers into the original collaborative anthem by Rank 1, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, and Ruben De Ronde. The spatial design and use of effects generate a festival-sized atmosphere, while the arrangement maintains relentless momentum. The track’s hook is instantly recognizable, ensuring Shazamability and viral potential for short-form edits, while its precision in mastering grants it both club and streaming dominance. The energy progression is relentless, carrying the crowd into a hands-in-the-air climax.
The Goom Gum Extended Remix of “The Expedition (ASOT 600 Anthem)” at 129 BPM ventures into deeper, progressive territory, utilizing a hypnotic groove and surgical production. The mixdown perfectly balances the rumbling low-end with bright, melodic accents that shimmer in the stereo field. Its arrangement gradually layers tension and release, crafting an immersive journey that captivates listeners both on the dancefloor and in streaming environments. The track’s subtle cinematic touches and extended DJ-friendly outro enhance its loop potential and set versatility, making it a secret weapon for both peak-hour and after-hours sets.
Finally, the Matt Fax remix of “Lifting You Higher (ASOT 900 Anthem)” at 126 BPM closes the EP with emotional depth and refined elegance. Fax leans into melodic introspection, with harmonics that glide effortlessly across a polished sonic landscape. The track’s engineering highlights its atmospheric qualities, where every reverb tail and delayed pluck contributes to a sense of infinite expansion. The emotional resonance is undeniable, delivering a goosebump-inducing breakdown that blossoms into a warm, uplifting climax. Its intro/outro structure and smooth energy curve make it a versatile addition to both live sets and curated playlists, while its catchiness guarantees strong replay value.
Across all six tracks, the EP achieves a rare balance of nostalgia and innovation, with each remix honoring its source material while elevating it through top-tier production techniques. From flawless mixdowns and immersive spatial design to energy arcs that maintain momentum in any setting, this A State of Trance Anthems EP is a pure gold showcase of trance artistry and dancefloor power.
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🏆 OVERALL TRACK SCORE: 10 (PURE GOLD)
Melodic Hooks And Harmonics
10
Sonic Engineering And Production Quality
10
Mixdown And Mastering Balance
10
Use of Effects And Spatial Design
10
Arrangement And Build Dynamics
10
Creativity And Artistic Identity
10
Atmosphere And Immersion
10
Emotional Resonance And Impact
10
Vocal Performance And Lyrics
10
Dancefloor Utility (Club/Festival)
10
Intro/Outro Mixability
10
Cue Points And Loop Potential
10
Energy Flow And Set Momentum
10
Crowd Reaction Potential
10
Catchiness And Replay Value
10
TikTok And Reels Edit Potential
10
Streaming Algorithmic Fit
10
Shazamability And Hook Recognition
10
Cross-Platform Playlist Versatility
10








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22:55:00


Flux BPM Online Compilation News
Release Cover Art
NEW COMPILATION
Various Artists - Evoparade out on Evosonic Records

On August 15, 2026, EVOSONIC Radio will achieve a historic first: its very own float at the world-famous Rave The Planet parade in Berlin. To honor this milestone, the label proudly presents the EVOPARADE compilation, showcasing the diverse artistry of the float’s lineup.

This nine-track release embodies the station’s signature mix of genres, creating a sonic journey that moves from immersive electronica and melodic house to tech house, indie dance, minimal / deep tech, and climaxes in peak-time, driving, and hard techno. Each track has been carefully curated to reflect the multifaceted spirit of EVOSONIC.

Tracklist & Details

1-1zimmerapartment – Imagine (Original Mix) – 07:18  

An atmospheric opener blending dreamy electronica with subtle melodic house elements, setting a reflective tone for the compilation.

2-Chris Maico Schmidt – Jingle Bells (Original Mix) – 05:45  

A playful tech house exploration with crisp percussions and an energetic groove, showcasing Schmidt’s signature production style.

3-deKai (Berlin) – Dirty Techno Talk (Original Mix) – 06:22  

   True to its name, this track dives into raw, driving techno with gritty textures and hypnotic rhythms perfect for Berlin’s underground scene.

4-Foss-and-Stoxx – Gamskogel (Original Mix) – 06:31  

   A melodic and rhythmic journey through indie dance and minimal deep tech, evoking scenic soundscapes with a pulsating beat.

5-Marxx & Ciliares – Evokation (Original Mix) – 04:24  

   A vibrant and uplifting piece blending melodic house with subtle tech nuances, symbolizing the energy of the EVOSONIC float.

6- Mike S. – Tambourmajor (Original Mix) – 06:40  

  Marching rhythms meet peak-time techno drive in this commanding track, designed to energize the dance floor.

7-Noah Levin – Love the Planet (Original Mix) – 06:10  

   A warm and heartfelt production that merges indie dance and melodic elements, carrying an environmental message within its euphoric groove.

8-Theo Karden – Broken Pieces (Original Mix) – 05:15  

   This deep and introspective minimal / deep tech track offers a moment of contrast, with intricate layers and emotional tones.

9-Chris Maico Schmidt & Noah Levin – Camel On Speed (Bonus Track) – 05:48  

   A high-energy collaboration closing the compilation with driving, hard techno intensity.

With EVOPARADE, EVOSONIC Radio not only marks its debut at Rave The Planet but also offers a listening experience that encapsulates its ethos—diverse, vibrant, and deeply connected to the evolution of electronic music.


evoparade Tracklist 01. 1zimmerapartment - Imagine (Original Mix) 07:18 min.02. Chris Maico Schmidt - Jingle Bells (Original Mix) 05:45 min.03. deKai (Berlin) - Dirty Techno Talk (Original Mix) 06:22 min.04. Foss-and-Stoxx - Gamskogel (Original Mix) 06:31 min.05. Marxx & Ciliares - Evokation (Original Mix) 04:24 min.06. Mike S. - Tambourmajor (Original Mix) 06:40 min.07. Noah Levin - Love the Planet (Original Mix) 06:10 min.08. Theo Karden - Broken Pieces (Original Mix) 05:15 min.09. Chris Maico Schmidt, Noah Levin - Camel On Speed (Bonus Track) 05:48 min.
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00:51:00


Overall Mark
10
Flux BPM Online
Progressive House Review
Armin van Buuren
🎧 Progressive House Review
⌨️ BT ft. Jan Johnston - Mercury & Solace (Sasha Remix) out on Black Hole Recordings
Somewhat impossibly, it’s been (wait for it) ... almost thirty years since progressive house evangelists BT and Sasha’s names featured together on the same release. Indeed, you’d need to roll right the way back to 1997 and the latter’s epic 12 minutes on BT’s ‘Remember’ for their last interconnective moment.
All of which makes what we’re looking at here quite exceptional.
Now we’d love to tell you that this prog house lover’s grail-level bucket list item is the result of years-long negotiations between the two houses. It was though as simple as Sasha dropping BT a line last year and requesting the parts. After giving it a first ID-revealing airing last autumn, it’s been popping up on Sasha’s setlists ever since. That’s led (somewhat inevitably) to feverish fan discussion regarding a release. And, well, that time ... is this time, with the bragging rights falling to Black Hole Recordings.
Since it gleamed into existence on his ‘Moments In Still Life’ album, Brian Transeau’s remained famously tight-lipped around the enigmatically titled meaning behind ‘Mercury & Solace’. Originally released in 1999, it stands as one of BT’s defining works, weaving together his filmic production ideals, progressive trance textures and bleeding-edge FX.
Sasha has located its “fruit of life” vocal shamanics in the opening half, while quartering Jan Johnson’s dubbed up and time-stretched its effortlessly eternal “reach out for me” refrain in the latter. That comes backed by a drawn down tempo, while he’s upped its b-line chug and swapped BT’s hi-hats for a more funked up perc roll, all or which expand its atmospheres no end.
A genuine moment in latter-day progressive house history, Sasha’s remix of BT’s ‘Mercury & Solace’ out now.
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🎧 Review by: Dimitris Kechagias
SUMMARY REVIEW
BT’s “Mercury and Solace” in Sasha’s remix is nothing short of a masterclass in progressive house and trance hybridization, and its technical execution justifies the perfect score it has received. The melodic hooks and harmonics are immediately captivating, with Sasha skillfully reinterpreting BT’s original motifs into a lush, evolving soundscape. The track opens with ethereal “fruit of life” vocal shamanics, carefully layered over a cinematic bed of pads that ebb and flow with harmonic tension. As the remix progresses, Jan Johnson’s timeless “reach out for me” refrain is quartered, dubbed, and time-stretched, creating a hypnotic loop that enhances the emotional pull while maintaining harmonic cohesion. This harmonic movement is not just musical but structural, driving a sense of journey that aligns perfectly with progressive set-building.
The sonic engineering and production quality are flawless, reflecting both Sasha’s veteran status and his meticulous approach to modern club soundscapes. The low-end b-line chugs with controlled authority, its frequencies tightly carved to leave room for the rich midrange layers and sparkling highs. The hi-hats have been replaced with a funked-up percussive roll that expands the groove, while subtle stereo imaging and phase tricks make the track feel alive in a spatial context. The mixdown achieves an impeccable balance, where every layer breathes yet contributes to the whole, and the mastering ensures that the track maintains dynamic impact without sacrificing warmth or depth, a hallmark of sonic excellence.
Effects and spatial design are deployed with precision, giving the remix its atmospheric and immersive qualities. Sasha’s use of reverbs, delays, and modulation effects transforms the soundstage into a three-dimensional experience, with vocal fragments drifting in spectral layers and percussive elements moving fluidly across the stereo field. This attention to detail in spatial construction reinforces the arrangement and build dynamics, which gradually unfold in classic progressive fashion. The track rises and recedes with intentional pacing, creating waves of energy that sustain both emotional resonance and dancefloor momentum, a duality rarely handled with such finesse.
Creativity and artistic identity shine throughout, as Sasha manages to honor BT’s original masterpiece while stamping his signature sonic fingerprint on the remix. Each transition is thoughtfully executed, with energy flow calibrated for seamless club or festival integration. DJs will appreciate its intro and outro mixability, as the extended phrasing and subtle cue points allow for flexible looping and layering. The remix’s catchiness and replay value come not from oversaturation, but from the hypnotic cycles of its motifs, which invite repeated listening in both personal and live settings. Its emotional impact is undeniable, evoking nostalgia for long-time fans while feeling fresh and forward-thinking for contemporary audiences.
In terms of practical utility, the track excels across all dimensions: from club and festival performance to online streaming platforms, its algorithmic fit and Shazam-ready hooks ensure strong digital traction. Its structure and energy also make it ideal for TikTok and short-form edits, without compromising its integrity as a long-form progressive journey. Crowd reaction potential is immense, with the combination of deep emotional resonance and infectious rhythmic drive eliciting both introspection and euphoric release. Sasha’s remix of “Mercury and Solace” is, in every technical and artistic metric, pure gold, reaffirming the legendary synergy of two titans of progressive music and delivering a timeless piece that will resonate for decades to come..
#PureGold #LoveIt
🏆 OVERALL TRACK SCORE: 10 (PURE GOLD)
Melodic Hooks And Harmonics
10
Sonic Engineering And Production Quality
10
Mixdown And Mastering Balance
10
Use of Effects And Spatial Design
10
Arrangement And Build Dynamics
10
Creativity And Artistic Identity
10
Atmosphere And Immersion
10
Emotional Resonance And Impact
10
Vocal Performance And Lyrics
10
Dancefloor Utility (Club/Festival)
10
Intro/Outro Mixability
10
Cue Points And Loop Potential
10
Energy Flow And Set Momentum
10
Crowd Reaction Potential
10
Catchiness And Replay Value
10
TikTok And Reels Edit Potential
10
Streaming Algorithmic Fit
10
Shazamability And Hook Recognition
10
Cross-Platform Playlist Versatility
10
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