A State of Trance
Best Trance Tracks of May 2026 — ASOT 2026 Compilation & H1 Wrap
May 2026 closes the first half of the year with the long-awaited ASOT 2026 compilation, mixed by Armin van Buuren across three discs (Pulse / Frequency / Energy) — a 25-year anniversary statement that consolidates the year's most-played material into a single release moment.
Best Trance Tracks of February 2026 — ASOT 25 Anthem & Top Picks
February 2026 was the ASOT 25 month: Armin van Buuren, Richard Durand, and Dicosis dropped the official ELEVATION anthem, Aly & Fila reactivated their Jwaydan vocal partnership for FSOE, and the festival's two-night Rotterdam edition turned the month into the year's most-anticipated trance event so far.
Armin van Buuren's A State of Trance — 25 Years of Influence Story
A State of Trance is no longer just a radio show. Twenty-five years in, it functions as the genre's tastemaking institution — a weekly broadcast that has done more to shape what counts as trance than any single record or producer.
Why Trance Music Endures — Cultural Analysis & Lasting Impact
Trance has outlasted dozens of trends and survived the rise and fall of EDM's commercial peak. What makes this music so durable? The answer goes deeper than sound.
Best Trance Music Festivals Worldwide — Definitive 2026 Guide
Trance festivals are more than concerts — they are pilgrimages. These are the events that define the genre's live experience and create memories that last a lifetime.
Armin van Buuren — Biography, Best Tracks & Influence on Trance
Five times number one DJ in the world. Host of the most-listened-to dance radio show in history. For millions of fans, Armin van Buuren is not just a DJ — he is the living definition of trance.
A State of Trance — The Radio Show That Changed Trance Music
A State of Trance is not just a radio show. It is a weekly ritual, a global community, and the most important institution in trance music history.