Monday Choon: ilan Bluestone & Jasper Blunk - 40

 

A name synonymous with the modern trance scene and amongst Anjunabeats fans, British-born and US-based DJ and producer, ilan Bluestone has released music on the label since 2012. Earlier this year, ilan released his ‘Anthem Test’ compilation which featured a 2025 Rework of his 2013 track ‘Sinai’.Having headlined most major festivals and clubs across the world, collaborating and remixing everyone from Above & Beyond, Armin van Buuren & Cosmic Gate to major pop starts such as Teddy Swims & cross-over artists like ILLENIUM, ilan Bluestone’s trademark sound is widely regarded as the perfect match for main stages and club systems. ‘40’ is no different, having already been road-tested by ilan during appearances across North America last year. 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for ilan, and ‘40’ kicks it all off. Northern Californian self-taught composer and long-time friend of ilan, Jasper Blunk, boasts an impressive list of film credits, including 'Red Sparrow', 'The Purge' franchise, 'Pacific Rim' and many others. Marking his return to Anjunabeats with his first release of 2025, ilan Bluestone collaborates with Jasper Blunk on ‘40’. 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for ilan, and ‘40’ kicks it all off.

Monday Choon: Elysian - Light Years

 

‘Light Years’ has travelled 9.46 trillion kms to reach us - impressive given that Elysian (Emma Hewitt, Maor Levi & Ilan Bluestone) only started their collective in 2020. ‘Light Years’ aside, they’ve packed a considerable amount into that time and space, delivering Anjunabeats the galactically titled ‘Little Star’, ‘Moonchild’ and others. 

‘Light Years’ however sees them jump to another universe, that of Black Hole Recordings, for a succession of outings throughout the year’s course.  

While we say: “spectacular intro to 2024”, there are those who’ll already have made contact with ‘Light Years’. Ilan snuck it aboard his ‘In Search of Sunrise 19’ disc back in December … and to no small effect. That, along with Emma’s Black Hole-released ‘Ghost Of The Light’ album last year, has trailblazed a new Elysian singles run.

Through jacked beats and cyberish FX, at its outset, ‘Light Years’ rocks down some darker corridors. Emma’s song however quickly identifies beauty lying in its depths. As its synth rays rise, Ilan and Maor’s riff lifts the feel, as Emma ponders the eternal question … “is anybody out there?”

Monday Choon: Veracocha - Carte Blanche (Ilan Bluestone Remix)

Kicking off the new week with a classic from 2008 that's been given a new lease of life from British DJ and producer Ilan Bluestone. Carte Blanche from Dutch duo Veracocha which is made up by Vincent de Moor and Ferry Corsten, an alias they created back then and this track was by far their greatest production. While the original remains one of the cult trance classics, I think its about time someone brought it up to speed to the sounds we're used to at the moment. Besides being a bit more up-tempo Ilan's added a great deep bassline as well as a more progressive sound while still keeping essence of the original track. Even with the music video, it's basically a recreation of the original, I actually thought I was watching the original one until I realised the people starring in it were different! Overall, a great original track and an even better remix, so turn up the volume to this one and get your week going. 

Monday Choon: Maor Levi - Arcadia

Isreali producer and DJ Maor Levi has been around for some time now, with music listed on both Anjunabeats and Armind labels, he has fast grown popularity around the globe in the Trance music fraternity. His latest release which dropped last week, Arcadia was first heard at ABGT350 when the British trio of Above & Beyond played it during their set. It was still in ID form then but gained major traction, I mean its quite the event to get your new work heard. Working hard on new productions, along with Ilan Bluestone, there's no doubt we're going to hear more great music from him in the near future as many will easily embrace him with music of this caliber, for now though, sit back and turn up the volume to Arcadia. 

Monday Choon: ilan Bluestone feat. EL Waves - Mama Africa

Above & Beyond opened their set at ASOT 900 in Utrecht with this track and ever since I couldn't get it out of my head so its only natural that I have it featured. It's yet another stellar production by UK DJ Ilan Bluestone along with EL Waves and pays a nice tribute to the African continent. The song is essentially about Africa being the mother of the world and the significance of it to the world. It would have been fitting if Above & Beyond opened their sets at Ultra SA with this one but I suppose they wanted to give the local crowds as much of their own music in the short space of time. Mama Africa is one of those tracks that just gets you in that right mood. 

Monday Choon: ilan Bluestone & Maor Levi feat. EL Waves - Will We Remain?

Ilan Bluestone is no stranger to those who frequently listen to ABGT or fans of the Anjunabeats label. The British DJ has been igniting the dance scene across the world with his unique tracks consisting of that 'progressive' sound he builds on today. In April this year he dropped a number of new singles from his debut album Scars. Most of which have been featured in many an episode of ABGT and in various DJ sets including his own at ABGT300 in Hong Kong. Today on the blog, I have one track that I particularly enjoyed, probably because of the strong vocal presence but overall a great balanced track, this is Ilan Bluestone with Maor Levi featuring El Waves, Will We Remain?

Monday Choon: ilan Bluestone - Malacosta

UK based Trance DJ Ilan Bluestone is known for his uplifting trance beats and is widely featured on many shows, most notably Above and Beyond's ABGT. Ilan's latest offering is Malacosta which is on the Anjuna Beats Label and was mashed up quite brilliantly during Above and Beyond's set at Ultra Miami a few weeks ago with their song "A Peace of Mind" which features the vocals of Zoe Johnston. Unfortunately that mashup isn't released yet and I'm not sure if it ever will but we do have Malacosta for you this week which is equally brilliant. 

Monday Choon: Ilan Blueston - Atlantis

British DJ Ilan Bluestone seems to be making a name for himself on the biggest stage of dance music of recent. Besides having a number of remixes out, his own work is getting much credit. Just recently he was invited by the guys from Above & Beyond to take part in their 100th show special of Trance Around the World at Madisson Square Gardens. We featured one of his remixed tracks a few weeks back and today we bring to you his latest single, Atlantis.

                    

Monday Choon: Michael Woods feat. Lauren Dyson - In Your Arms (Ilan Bluestone Remix)

The music industry has had their fair share of successful siblings, in EDM we have the likes of the NERVO twins and most recently Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike but they're duo's whom work together. When you get siblings competing you often find one living off the others glory but thats not the case with English DJ/ Producer Michael Woods, while he and his sister Marcella Woods both are in EDM their success are partial to their own hard work. Today's track is by Michael and features the vocals of Lauren Dyson, the original which was released on Spinnin' Records has been doing well but the remix by Ilan Bluestone takes it up a notch or two.