Armada Music Trance (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

Agrio Tracks boss Tjade returns to the label and brings along rising star Kara Okay for their first collaboration. Both enthusiasts of uplifting feel-good music, the Amsterdam producers merge their styles into a blend of house, prog, tech and everything in between. 'Holding On', tried and tested in Tjade's Boiler Room, combines happy, jumpy bassline stabs with crisp synth and vocal hooks, all leading towards a sentimental female lead vocal taking the track into a crescendo. 'You Make Me Say' builds off the same premise, but noticeably leans into a slower and more melancholic energy, with a combination of vocal samples and catchy leads taking front and centre. Both tracks mark a clear start of the Euro summer season and are expected to be heard on festival grounds left and right.

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bebé recordings Trance (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

Agrio Tracks Trance (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

Tapping into a shared affinity for early trance as in short for transcendental Function and Nastia Reigel come together on Dekmantel with Devocion. Bridging the past and the future, this partnership draws deeply on brooding, melancholic early-90s sounds and supercharges it with the immensity of modern techno. The project began when Nastia Reigel shared a series of discoveries with David Function Sumner records rooted in the rave-leaning edge of the era, spanning labels like R&S, FAX and EXperimental. He responded that this was precisely the music he had been absorbing while coming up in the thick of New Yorks club and rave scenes and beginning his journey into DJing. The excited exchange of deep digs around this niche of dance music history naturally led to a conversation about collaborating on music in this vein, and Devocion is the result. Familiar genre touchstones are everywhere, from the plaintive bleeps and understated breakbeat roll of 'Eternity' through the sad-eyed arpeggios strafing on the edges of 'Reverence' and on to 'Flowstate's blue-hued acid lines and 'Orion's sky-scraping gated pads. But Reigel and Sumner deploy these strongly coded elements with poise, feeding into a richly rendered production that feels anything but old-school. The emotive streak is wielded with care, spelling out the mood without losing the steely, shadowy sensibility that tracks through their respective catalogues. In a perfect demonstration of honouring the past while embracing the present, Devocion EP lands as a distinctive artistic statement on its own terms.

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HARD Recs Trance (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

Southern Fried Records Trance (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

Platipus, the UKs legendary record label, is celebrating its 30th anniversary! For three decades, Platipus has been a driving force in the electronic music scene, showcasing some of the most innovative and exciting artists from around the world.

Embracing his recognisable 90s hard house sound, DART joins the Agrio Tracks family with two big club anthems. Coming off the back of a massive summer collaboration with fellow Agrio artist Kyle Starkey, trailblazing this summers full revival of the genre, he now goes at it alone and guides us into a club season filled with potent house music. Emergency is a powerhouse with bouncy bass lines that pull you in and latch you on to the tracks ever building energy early on. Small stab samples set the rhythm on top, creating a tense build up for the inevitable payoff. Filtering slowing beneath it all is a symphonic monster; once you hear that main synth line break through its head down and hands in the air. The blaring alarms only confirm what youve come to realise already: its an emergency! Sticking to the theme of the release, Emergency is followed in suit by Acid Indigestion. Whereas the former might be operating past a certain level of bluntness for some, the latter exudes the same type of power while retaining some subtleness about it. As the title suggests, the track leans on multiple layers of acid lines all readily following the same patterns, steering you into an eyes-closed groove that will eventually lead you into rapture at the inescapable end of the break. Early support on both tracks comes from Job Jobse, Benwal, Pegassi, Ewan McVicar & Tjade.

bebé recordings Trance (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

Planet Strangelove Trance (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

San Varez debut with "Pleyades," aiming straight for the stars and overshooting just enough to make it interesting—lush, moody, and quietly dramatic in all the right ways. Ormus steps in like a cosmic mechanic, tightening the bolts and adding extra thrust for the dancefloor. Bagruhm's first outing? Subtle as a supernova, obviously.

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bebé recordings Trance (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

A State of Trance Trance (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

At the heart of XXV has always been a 25-year story - a body of work shaped by movement, curiosity, and the long arc of finding our sound. This next chapter opens that story back up, handing it over to others to see what echoes return. These remixes are not just alternate versions. They're reflections refracted through different studios, different minds, different moments in time. Each artist has taken something familiar and stretched it, stripped it back, or rebuilt it entirely. In doing so, they've shown us parts of our own music we hadn't yet seen. Over the years, the landscape around us has shifted countless times. Scenes evolve, technology rewrites the rules, and dance floors find new energy. But what remains constant is the dialogue between artist and listener, between past and present, between one interpretation and the next. This release lives in that space. Hearing these tracks transformed reminds us that music is never fixed. What began in small rooms, late nights, and instinctive decisions now moves outward again: reshaped, reimagined, and given new life through a wider community of artists we respect deeply. There's something grounding in that. A sense that the journey doesn't just move forward, it loops, expands, and reconnects. To everyone who contributed their time, perspective, and craft to this release - thank you. And to those who've carried this music with you over the years, on dance floors and in your own lives, this is as much yours as it is ours. XXV Remixed. A continuation, a conversation, and a reminder that the story is still unfolding. Arohanui, Antix

Globally respected British electronic music pioneer John 00 Fleming returns with his first full-length artist album in eight years, announcing The Lost Tribe, an 18-track body of work set for release in early April via his own imprint, JOOF Recordings. The album arrives at a defining moment in Fleming's career, coinciding with an extraordinary 40 years behind the decks; a dual milestone that underscores both creative longevity and forward momentum. Rather than looking back, The Lost Tribe firmly faces forward. It is an unapologetic, long-form dance album that challenges modern electronic music conventions, rejecting short-format, algorithm-driven production in favour of immersive compositions designed to unfold patiently and purposefully. Every track on the album is an original John 00 Fleming production, with extended runtimes that allow space for atmosphere, narrative and emotional development; hallmarks that have defined his sound and DJ philosophy for decades. Speaking about the upcoming album, John commented: "Six years in the making, this album captures key moments and milestones from across my career, drawing inspiration from the highs, lows, and personal ambitions shaped by a constantly evolving music industry." The album title, The Lost Tribe, carries layered meaning. It reflects a growing community of artists and clubbers who feel increasingly alienated by the current festival and streaming landscape – where attention spans are short, tracks are built for instant impact, and musical journeys are often sacrificed for viral moments. Fleming positions the album as both a response and a rallying call: a reminder that electronic music was born from rule-breaking, long nights and shared transcendence on the dance floor. This philosophy mirrors his enduring approach as a DJ. Known worldwide for his extended sets (often spanning eight hours or more) Fleming has long treated the dance floor as a space for storytelling rather than spectacle. In recent years, he has continued to challenge festival norms with multi-hour headline performances, offering audiences depth and progression in an era increasingly dominated by rapid-fire drops and uniform playlists. The Lost Tribe also marks a deeply personal chapter. The album was shaped during a period of significant reflection and transformation, including Fleming's experience overcoming cancer – a journey that profoundly altered his outlook on creativity, ambition and purpose. That shift is felt throughout the record, which carries a renewed emotional weight and sense of clarity, blending power and vulnerability with the confidence of an artist fully in command of his craft. Musically, the album draws on Fleming's cinematic instincts and background in composition, incorporating expansive intros, evolving structures and richly detailed sound design. The tracks are designed not simply to be played, but to be experienced – whether on a dance floor, in headphones, or as part of a continuous listening journey. John 00 Fleming's influence on electronic music is both foundational and ongoing. Beginning his career at just 15 years old during the rise of the UK rave movement, he has remained a consistent and trusted figure across decades of cultural and technological change. His career has taken him from the UK's formative club circuit to some of the world's most revered stages, including BOOM Festival, Tomorrowland, EDC, Ozora, Creamfields and countless underground institutions worldwide. As a producer, he has released multiple acclaimed artist albums, achieved Gold disc status and earned millions of streams, while maintaining respect from peers ranging from underground innovators to global icons such as Jean-Michel Jarre and Muse. Beyond the club world, his work has extended into film and television composition, including collaborations with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios. Through his imprint JOOF Recordings, Fleming has also cultivated a globally respected label and community, championing forward-thinking electronic music with integrity and independence at its core.

Suckerpunch Trance (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)