Monday Choon: Armin van Buuren feat. JAI RYU - Let It Be For Love

 

Another legend in the trance music genre gets a feature this week and its another one taken from his latest album "Breathe", yes we are talking about Armin van Buuren. This latest album of his is just dropping hit after hit and just when you think he can't do more he makes the cover of the Dutch Mens Health Magazine! Armin is just getting better with age, in both his music and his physique, but its inspiring to see what he is doing and continues to do for the Trance Music scene, this is why he will always remain a legend on the scene. This latest track features the vocals of Jai Ryu and has a catchy tune and a very important message. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. 

Monday Choon: Arty - Lost In Loving You (Mattilo Remix)

Russian Trance Music DJ and Producer Arty is no stranger to the blog, with countless number of his previous hits having featured, this time its a remix of one his tracks "Lost In Loving You". Written during an inspiring studio session in the heart of London, ‘Lost In Loving You’ sees ARTY connect his signature sonics to the equally irresistible vocal allure of Louis III. Upbeat, rousing and channeling ARTY’s trademark progressive house sound, and now it's been revved up a notch by Mattilo. After being dropped by Universal Music when he was just 16, Mattilo found new rise to fame via the social media app, Tik Tok. His work on remixing this track speaks for itself and lets hope he continues with this upward trend. 

Monday Choon: BLR x Amber Revival - Love Me Endless

 

Infusing limitless vocal charm into his 2024 masterpiece, BLR transforms ‘Endless’ into a spellbinding vocal rendition. With Amber Revival’s breathtaking vocals commanding the spotlight, ‘Love Me Endless’ captivates listeners and lingers in the soul indefinitely.

Monday Choon: D.O.D feat. NORTH - Wrap Yourself Around Me

 

British DJ and Producer Daniel O'Donnell, better know as D.O.D kicks off 2025 with an emotional piano house masterpiece ‘Wrap Yourself Around Me’, showcasing the captivating vocal talents of NORTH. The release comes on the heels of a hugely successful 2024 for D.O.D, a year defined by sold-out tours across the U.K., North America, and Australia, as well as the chart-topping success of 'Somedays' with Sonny Fodera and Jazzy. The song is very similar to his UK counterparts like MK and Sonny, and definitely geared up for the festivals. 

Monday Choon: Armin van Buuren & Omnia - Love

 

A staple in Armin van Buuren’s live sets at Ultra Music Festival, EDC Las Vegas, Ushuaïa and most recently Ras Al Khaimah at his Seven Wonders Pillars of Creation set, ‘Love’ is a harder melodic anthem that leaves no club unshaken. Teaming up with Omnia, Armin introduces pounding drums underpinned by an unmistakable organ presence, ensuring the track’s energy holds strong from dusk till dawn. It's a typical Armin style track with the added Omnia edge that gives this progressive trance track the edge and which is why it has been such a hit so far. 

Monday Choon: ARTY feat. Jay Sorrow - In My Head

 

My favourite DJ dropped his latest studio album last week on Armada Music so of course I'm going to feature a song from it! Arty is in my opinion one of the most underrated trance music DJs of our generation. His music struck a chord in me from early on and ever since then I look forward to almost anything that has his name on it. Even his alias Alpha9 has been ripping through the charts when he introduced it a few years ago. His latest album, "In My Head" dropped last week and we are featuring the title track from it on the blog, it has Norwegian vocalist and song writer Jay Sorrow on it and is the perfect mix of high energy EDM with a hint of trance that is not only catchy but a soulful sound. 

Monday Choon: Super8 & Tab x LÜRUM feat. LYCA - Hold The Fire

Finnish trace music producing duo Super8 & Tab have released their latest track "Hold The Fire", they team  up with DJ Andrii Krutikov and LYCA on the vocals. Enweaving their signature sounds, Super8 & Tab and LÜRUM drop a mighty collaboration on A State of Trance. Flaunting a high-impact sound set and a spellbinding breakdown elevated by LYCA’s soaring vocals, ‘Hold The Fire’ can make an stadium quiver. 

Monday Choon: Ferry Corsten - Stake Awake

 

We kicking off the new year with some new music from legendary Dutch DJ Ferry Corsten. Ever since I was introduced to trance music, Ferry's tracks have been some of the most I've listened to. With his close relationship with Armin and heading the guest mixes after ASOT episodes on most weeks, its quite clear that his music has taken on a huge following world over. The style in which he produces his tracks vary from melodic sounds to hardcore trance but it still remains unique and on brand to him. Today's featured track is more along the melodic style with Diandra Faye providing the vocals to it. It's a catchy tune that seems to be doing well on the charts since his release late December and one that I find playing on repeat most of the time. 

Monday Choon: 7 Skies - Tokyo777

 

Italian DJ and producer 7 Skies has finally dropped his banger of a track "Tokyo777" on Amarda Music last week. This track has been teased and dropped a few times on the Armada channel and many, like me couldn't wait till it was officially released. Now, many of you old timers like me would listen to this and remember a very similar sounding track from Tiesto, Flight 643 which was later revived by John Christian but 7 Skies makes no mention of the song being an inspiration to this one but the similarities are uncanny. The track is fast paced, energy track which hits 130bpm so its the perfect kind of song for fast paced raves. The deep heavy bass line ensures that adrenaine keeps flowing from start till the end. 

Monday Choon: ARTY - Jump

 

Russian trance DJ, ARTY has released his latest EP titled "Jump" and today we featured the title track from it which was relased on Armada Music last week. The EP is a collection of 3 tracks from the Trance maestro who has reverted back to his electronic ways after spending quite some time producing tracks on his more progressive alternate alias Alpha 9. I first fell in love with his music back in 2011 and to see his progress in the industry since, has been nothing short of inspiring. "Jump" Driven by a standout chord progression and a sweet, hopeful vocal presence, the third single of ARTY’s forthcoming second album immediately puts listeners on the edge of their seats. Indicative of ARTY’s change in sound, ‘Jump’ urges all to take a leap of faith every once in a while. It's a track with  a meaning that hits home to me very much at this present moment in time so I might just take his advice, you can too, or you can just listen to the track and enjoy it.

Monday Choon: ARTY feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn - Lightning Strikes

 

Arty has been on a roll with his alias Alpha 9 over the past year but its great to see him return to his original stage name this year with his first release "Lightning Strikes". The Russian DJ has changed up the sound on his ARTY name with this track having a more melodic sound echoing a new direction going forward. Today's featured track see's him team up with American vocalist Jonathan Mendelsohn, a name that isn't a new a one to electronic dance music as he has lent his vocals to tracks from the likes of Dash Berlin, Hardwell and Blasterjaxx to name a few.  Johnathan has a "less is more" production style with his hopeful lyrics which he lends to the track and it really is a great fusion which is sure to have many hands in the air when played across the summer. 

Monday Choon: Armin van Buuren & Punctual - On & On (feat. Alika)

 

In what could be one of the most anticipated album releases this year, Armin van Buuren's "Feel Again" is finally out and while we already had one of the songs "Vulnerable" featured on the blog a few weeks ago, there was no way we could ignore some of the others that are on this 34 track album. This weeks track is a major banger and he's opened with it at his ASOT 1000 shows in Netherlands and the Ultra Music Festival in Miami, On & On which features the vocals form Alika is a catchy high tempo track with a punchy bassline that had the crowds on their feet from the get go. Feel again is a very emotional offering from the Dutch legend, stating that working on it brought him reflection and balance on his life. From reconnecting to friends, family and fans to finding inner peace, ‘Feel Again’ means acknowledging harsh truths, finding out what really matters and letting that power a new step forward. Because in the evergreen words of Armin van Buuren himself, “we’re still learning and will never stop learning till the day we die.

Monday Choon: Armin van Buuren feat. Vanessa Campagna - Vulnerable

 

As we reach ever closer to the release of his latest album "Feel Again", Dutch DJ legend Armin van Buuren has dropped another single that comes from the release. "Vulnerable' see's Armin collaborate with US songstress Vanessa Campagna. The song harks back to ASOT roots with a great mix of techno trance and vocals. The drop gives off a a club stomping high energy beat with perfect transitions back to the melodic vocals. The track itself is a masterpiece and probably the standout out one on the album, it evokes all kinds of emotions which is a great way to judge a trance song. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.  

Monday Choon: Corti Organ x Achilles - Find A Way

 

DJ duo Corti Organ started of from humble beginnings with one thing in mind, sharing their passion for electronic dance music and over the years they've been doing just that which seen them snowball into the brand they've become today. The half German and half Croatian DJ have worked with many of the big names in the industry and have been featured by the likes of Armin van Buuren and Andrew Rayel to name a few. Today's featured track, 'Find A Way' is much like their other work which is inspired by 90s to 2000s trance, which has a great beat and groove with vocals to match. Hitting the sweet spot between catchy and colossal, this debut link-up between Corti Organ and Achilles is why main stages require structural reinforcement. Snapped up by Andrew Rayel for his Find Your Harmony label, ‘Find A Way’ is epic, melodically infectious and a surefire way to get crowds of thousands fist-pumping in unison.

Monday Choon: Armin van Buuren feat. Stuart Crichton - Dayglow

 

The latest release from the Dutch Maestro that is Armin van Buuren titled "Dayglow" which is taken from his 'Feel Again' album trilogy. In this track, Armin teams up with Scottish singer-songwriter Stuart Crichton who provides the scintillating vocals for this energetic, wonder-laden production. The track is typical of what we expect from Armin with great synths and a catchy beat that would get the energy going on any mainstage party. 

Monday Choon: Yotto, Something Good - Rhythm

 

Otto Yliperttula, better known as Yotto, and Karolus Viitala make a comeback under their Something Good alias. They debut on Armada Music and relaunch their moniker with a captivating take on Corona’s legendary ‘Rhythm (Of The Night)’. Audiences last saw them in 2012, when their performances combine raw drum power with heartwarming elements. Dancefloors ignited to their energies and house tunes so with this latest offering from the pair, given the last two years and lack of festivals, heading into this years winter its bound to kick off something special. The track is nostalgic for many and with it keeping true to the original with the beat and rhythm, (excuse the lack for a better word), it really hits the spot in terms of reviving this classic but also making it a classy rework that encapsulates where electronic/ house music is at this stage. It's a future classic for sure, so turn up the volume and enjoy!

Monday Choon: Andrew Rayel - Lifeline

 

The Moldovan DJ and producer Andrew Rayel has been a busy man over the past few years, I've become a big fan of his weekly "Find Your Harmony" podcasts as well in which he plays the latest tracks from prominent producers over a two hour show. His latest track off the Armada label titled "Lifeline" was just released a few weeks ago and already has had almost 200,000 views on YouTube. Picking up where he left off after "Feels Like Home", Andrew moves into a deeper dimension with a vocal cut reminiscent of his timeless 'Everything Everything'. The track which is vocal heavy that drives the bassline and main melody that calls for his unique arms spread and raised to the sky signature move. The track is the title track coming from his forthcoming artist album and if this is any indication of what we can expect from it, then I can't wait to hear the rest. 

Monday Choon: Tommy Farrow - Maybe, It's Possible

Taking Trance music back to its roots, that is what 23-year old DJ and Producer Tommy Farrow is doing. With him receiving comparisons to his inspirations and influencers which include Pete Tong and the likes, which he will also be performing alongside with soon in his residency gigs. Todays featured track from Tommy titled "Maybe, its possible" is a track that has been getting great recognition by the heavy weights in the industry, notably Armin van Buuren and the trio from Above & Beyond, it's a track that also has close ties with early trance sounds but with a more up-to-date and uplifting feel. The maturity from the sound is something that got me from the first time I heard it, with the right synths and drops which you'd normally expect from one of the older guys in the game. It's certainly a cracking track and one sure to get the mood flowing in any club, so turn up and enjoy!

Monday Choon: Armin van Buuren feat. Maia Wright - One More Time

 

Trance legend Armin van Buuren has dropped an absolute fire track smack bang in the middle  of festival season in Europe. "One More Time" which dropped a few weeks ago, with the official music video being released on Saturday has been a hit since its debut and with getting rave success at Ultra Europe and most recently Tomorrowland this past weekend. It's a festival type track, an anthem of such that has a great feel good factor to it, on the vocals is Maia Wright and she keeps the energy going with her amazing sound, couple that with the rousing harmonies and euphoric beat drops from the track, its no wonder that it's getting the amount of airplay as it is. This track comes off Armin's upcoming album "Feel Again" so be on the look out for more from the Dutch maestro. 

Monday Choon: Super8 & Tab feat. Nazzereene - Lightning

 

Finnish Trance Music duo Super 8 & Tab make a return to the blog with their latest offering featuring the vocals of Nazzereene titled "Lightning".  The DJ and Producer pairing consisting of Miika Eloranta and Janne Mansneru joined forces in 2005 and never looked back as they enjoyed massive success over the years and being signed on the Armind and Armada Music label. The latest offering follows their unique trance based sound with the vocals of Australian songstress Nazzereene that culminates the song ever so higher. It's a great vibey song that is bound to be a summer banger in Europe so keep a look out for this one.