Trance music kind of gets a bad rap. The genre, which gets its name from the repetitive rhythms, psychedelic elements, and atmospheric melodies that create what listeners describe as a “trance-like” ...

Its main formulae, even its stars will admit, have not changed significantly in the 20 years since it first reached peak success at the height of the first wave of superstar DJ culture. Toronto's ...

There are certain DJs who’ve long denounced trance, even though the genre helped turn them into international superstars. But not Markus Schulz. The German-born, Miami-based dance music veteran (and ...

Once maligned for its naff image and sugary euphoria, trance is being embraced by DJs such as Evian Christ and Rustie. Time to break out the confetti canons In the fickle world of dance music, trance ...

As much as I love EDM, I'm really bad at identifying tracks and saying "that's Uplifting Trance" or "that's progressive trance!" Anyway, I listen to a lot of ASOT, and I've compiled several Spotify ...

With DJs across genres reintroducing it into their sets, and Paul van Dyk launching a new album and live show, is trance being reborn? After a brief introduction from a disembodied voice, Paul van Dyk ...

You might think of music theory as a dry and academic subject, but its 'rules' tend to be followed in even the most cutting-edge genres. If you don't believe us, check out the following nine tips, ...

National Award-winning music composer and singer Amit Trivedi has finally dropped his new album titled ‘Songs of Trance 2 (SOT 2)’ post the success of his previous album ‘Songs of Trance’ which was ...

Over the past 20 years, trance has maintained one of the most loyal fan bases in dance music. Trance mainstay Ferry Corsten, new-school producer Ciel and more talk about the sound’s enduring appeal.