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We all encounter moments that challenge who we are and who we might become. We stumble, we doubt, we fall – but within those moments lies the spark of transformation. It isn’t just change. It’s courage. It’s fire. And that same bravery is at the core of the twenty-second installment of Armin van Buuren’s annual year mix series: ‘A State of Trance Year Mix 2025 (Mixed by Armin van Buuren)’.Opening with a powerful narration that sets the stage for transfor

We all encounter moments that challenge who we are and who we might become. We stumble, we doubt, we fall – but within those moments lies the spark of transformation. It isn’t just change. It’s courage. It’s fire. And that same bravery is at the core of the twenty-second installment of Armin van Buuren’s annual year mix series: ‘A State of Trance Year Mix 2025 (Mixed by Armin van Buuren)’.Opening with a powerful narration that sets the stage for transfor

AMF has announced its official anthem for 2025: ‘Put Your Bassline’, a debut collaboration between Armin van Buuren and KI/KI. The track will be released on October 24, one day before the pair’s back-to-back performance at AMF, in collaboration with 750 Years of Amsterdam in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. ‘Put Your Bassline’ is the first official AMF anthem co-produced by two headliners. The track combines Armin van Buuren’s trance influences with KI/KI’s unde

Today I happily announce ‘Piano’, my most personal album to date: a 15-track self-composed piano album. Each song was recorded in one-take in Dolby Atmos. The album releases October 31 exclusively on Apple Music.This project is something I’m sure many of you didn’t see coming, and to be honest, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to share it at first. It wasn’t dance music. No beats, no drops, only raw emotion. So I kept these songs for myself. But after recording the a

Next year, on February 27 & 28, we celebrate 25 years of A State of Trance. Trance is more than music, it’s a passion, a culture, a way of life. What began as a radio show, with a small event to celebrate the 100th episode, has grown into something so much bigger. Over the years, our community has grown into a family. We’ve watched the genre evolve together, and now we’ll celebrate that journey side by side.On Friday, 27 February, we’ll take you on a jo

Originally featured in Netflix India’s hit series ‘Mismatched Season 3’ and composed by acclaimed music director Anurag Saikia, ‘Ishq Hai (This Is Love)’ is transformed into a cross-genre anthem by Armin van Buuren and Craig David. Reimagined for the global stage with the dance music star’s signature high-energy pulse and the U.K. R&B icon’s moving English verse, the once soft-spoken ballad now soars as a dance floor experience transcending borders a

Armin van Buuren returns with the next chapter in his iconic mix series: ‘A State of Trance, Ibiza 2025’. Packed with energy, emotion and cutting-edge track selection, this triple-disc journey showcases the full spectrum of modern trance and progressive, all inspired by the island that helped shape its sound.Split across ‘On the Beach’, ‘In the Club’ and ‘Who’s Afraid of 138?!’, this year’s edition delivers 42 handpicked tracks from the

First premiered at Ultra Music Festival in Miami and eagerly awaited ever since, ‘Sleepless Nights’ marks the debut collaboration between dance heavyweights Armin van Buuren and Martin Garrix. Built around Libby Whitehouse’s stunning vocal performance and a trance-laced production that interlocks both artists’ sounds, this track captures the restless energy of late-night dance floors and the euphoria of losing yourself until the first morning light.

A State of Trance, Ibiza 2025 mixed by yours truly follows the same trusted formula as previous editions, featuring three distinct mixes: ‘On The Beach’, ‘In The Club’, and ‘Who’s Afraid Of 138?!’I know what you’re thinking: “When can we finally listen to it?”
Well… you’ll have to be a bit patient. The full release is set for August 22, just over a month and a half from now.We’ve got a few surprises lined up in the me

You may have seen it, I’m featured on the cover of Mens Health NL, and the magazine is in stores now.
It’s been an incredible journey that taught me a lot about healthy nutrition, smart training, proper recovery, and stress management. Because we saw how inspiring this was to many people, we created something special:
Together with top coach Jasper Schmitz, my complete training program is now available in the new Fysiek Atelier app.Inside the app, you’ll find my full 12-week tr

A natural follow-up to ‘Breathe In’ in both sound and meaning, ‘Breathe Out’ sees a new, healthier and reconnected Armin van Buuren deliver the second and final part of his ninth studio album, ‘Breathe’. Inspired by a stronger sense of self, more creativity and an even more dauntless approach to studio work, the album comprises a total of 39 tracks, from chart-topping hits to surprising collaborations (e.g. Pendulum & Rob Swire, Sam Gray, Moby, Bon Jovi) a

A natural follow-up to ‘Breathe In’ in both sound and meaning, ‘Breathe Out’ sees a new, healthier and reconnected Armin van Buuren deliver the second and final part of his ninth studio album, ‘Breathe’. Inspired by a stronger sense of self, more creativity and an even more dauntless approach to studio work, the album comprises a total of 39 tracks, from chart-topping hits to surprising collaborations (e.g. Pendulum & Rob Swire, Sam Gray, Moby, Bon Jovi) a

Simply put, ‘Sound of You’ is a high-voltage festival weapon. In one of the year’s most thrilling joint efforts, Armin van Buuren and Rob Swire deliver a shimmering, modern anthem, pairing the latter’s unmistakable vocals with a heart-racing build and explosive drop. Marking Swire’s first feature in years, ‘Sound of You’ became an instant fan favorite after its Ultra Music Festival 2024 debut. Now, it’s finally landed—ready to ignite summer w

A new chapter of A State of Trance begins. Curated and mixed by Armin van Buuren, ‘A State of Trance 2025’ delivers a trifecta of sound, guiding listeners through trance’s full spectrum—from sunlit melodies to peak-time intensity.Across its three parts and 43 tracks, the new mix album offers the very best of modern trance, from the sea-side grooves of ‘On The Beach’—with tracks from Claptone x Chicane, OTTAGON (Giuseppe Ottaviani) and AVIRA—to the

A new chapter of A State of Trance begins. Curated and mixed by Armin van Buuren, ‘A State of Trance 2025’ delivers a trifecta of sound, guiding listeners through trance’s full spectrum—from sunlit melodies to peak-time intensity.Across its three parts and 43 tracks, the new mix album offers the very best of modern trance, from the sea-side grooves of ‘On The Beach’—with tracks from Claptone x Chicane, OTTAGON (Giuseppe Ottaviani) and AVIRA—to the

Created live during a top-streamed anticipated YouTube broadcast, ‘Is It Beautiful?’ sees Armin van Buuren link up with the esteemed U.K. artist Ben Hemsley for the highly anticipated anthem for A State of Trance 2025 in Rotterdam. With Lucy Pullin’s gorgeous vocals framing a melodic, nostalgia-invoking production, this brilliant record wastes no time in answering its own question with a resounding “yes!”.

Premiered first on stage at Ushuaïa and Tomorrowland Brazil 2024 by Armin van Buuren and Alok themselves, ‘Euphoria’ sees the two electronic music mainstays link up with Norma Jean Martine and LAWRENT for a phenomenal mainstage favorite. Matching great vocals with rousing chords and a powerful production that turns any moment into a highlight, this track kicks off the new year in the best possible way.Pre-save ‘Euphoria (With Alok) here.

Premiered first on stage at Ushuaïa and Tomorrowland Brazil 2024 by Armin van Buuren and Alok themselves, ‘Euphoria’ sees the two electronic music mainstays link up with Norma Jean Martine and LAWRENT for a phenomenal mainstage favorite. Matching great vocals with rousing chords and a powerful production that turns any moment into a highlight, this track kicks off the new year in the best possible way.Listen to ‘Euphoria (With Alok) here.

We all feel lost and disconnected at times. It’s only human. But what if these moments of uncertainty actually guide us to brighter futures? What if the barriers that exist within us are merely the ones we created ourselves. It’s the same with music. It’s human nature to categorize the sounds we hear and label them in a way that makes sense. But these barriers too can be broken down. And they have been, in the twenty-first installment of the annual year mix series: ‘A Sta

We all feel lost and disconnected at times. It’s only human. But what if these moments of uncertainty actually guide us to brighter futures? What if the barriers that exist within us are merely the ones we created ourselves. It’s the same with music. It’s human nature to categorize the sounds we hear and label them in a way that makes sense. But these barriers too can be broken down. And they have been, in the twenty-first installment of the annual year mix series: ‘A Sta

Armin Van Buuren just released his newest single, “Racing Spirit”.The track, developed in collaboration with Ahmed Helmy, is the first release from the Senna Driven project, a collaborative electronic music album inspired by the values ​​of persistence, overcoming and commitment of the legendary F1 driver Ayrton Senna.The idea behind “Racing Spirit” is to translate Senna’s racing spirit, symbolizing perseverance and determination to go all the way and ov

Having already joined forces on hyper-successful cuts such as ‘Great Spirit’ and ‘We Come Alive’, Armin van Buuren and Vini Vici drop another audial slam dunk in the form of ‘Sarabande’. Drawing the Georg Friedrich Händel’s classical piece of the same name and featured exclusively on ‘A State of Trance, Ibiza 2024’, this inspirited trance banger will go off on major stages worldwide.

Armin van Buuren takes listeners on an interstellar trance journey with his remake of Vangelis’s classic ‘Pulstar’. Featured in the upcoming sound & vision experience movie Beyond: Ode to the Earth by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers, this single transports listeners on an astral voyage through time and space. With harmonies whizzing by at the speed of light and a rising melody designed to break the atmosphere, Armin’s take of ‘Pulstar’ brings the awe-

Armin van Buuren explores new sonic territory with his latest single ‘Part of Me’, teaming up with rising star Louis III for a late-summer afro-dance hit. Known for his dance-pop prowess and strong TikTok following, Louis III brings a spirited vocal performance that perfectly pairs with Armin’s masterful melodics. The result is a track that is both warm and vibrant—expect
‘Part of Me’ to become part of you as Armin showcases his musical versatility yet again.P

Armin van Buuren explores new sonic territory with his latest single ‘Part of Me’, teaming up with rising star Louis III for a late-summer afro-dance hit. Known for his dance-pop prowess and strong TikTok following, Louis III brings a spirited vocal performance that perfectly pairs with Armin’s masterful melodics. The result is a track that is both warm and vibrant—expect
‘Part of Me’ to become part of you as Armin showcases his musical versatility yet again.L

Still being played regularly by the likes of James Hype, Jax Jones and Solomun, Camisra’s house classic ‘Let Me Show You’ gets a proper resurgence at the hands of Armin van Buuren. From the original peaking at #5 in the UK Singles chart back in 1998 to this reworked version wowing the crowd at Tomorrowland Winter, ‘Let Me Show You’ will be turning heads and thrilling ears the world over.Listen to ‘Let Me Show You’ here

Pre-order ‘A State of Trance, Ibiza 2024’ hereStop for just a second. Cast aside whatever has your mind racing and close your eyes. Now picture yourself on any of the White Isle’s stunning beaches, each footstep willing the sand to tumble down over your toes as you walk along the sun-glistened waters. Beyond the sound of the waves gently lapping at the shore, the pulse of dance music grows louder. And before you know it, you’re right there dancing and living in the moment

Listen to ‘A State of Trance, Ibiza 2024’ hereStop for just a second. Cast aside whatever has your mind racing and close your eyes. Now picture yourself on any of the White Isle’s stunning beaches, each footstep willing the sand to tumble down over your toes as you walk along the sun-glistened waters. Beyond the sound of the waves gently lapping at the shore, the pulse of dance music grows louder. And before you know it, you’re right there dancing and living in the moment