Artist: Steve Allen & Ben Alonzi Feat Tiff Lacey
Remixer: Indecent noise
Label: Communicate Recordings
Release Date: 2008-05-11
Track Length: 7 minutes 57 seconds

It's that man Indecent Noise again! Last week we bigged him up as a future hero and here he continues that trend with another superb remix, this time on a more vocal tip taking on the new single from Allen & Alonzi with Tiff Lacey serving up the vox. Highly recommended once again!

Artist: Krzysztof Chochlow
Label: Discover Dark
Release Date: 2008-05-12
Track Length: 7 minutes 41 seconds

The man with seemingly the most unpronouncable name in the business returns with yet another quality two track EP of monster filth-trance. Both 'Nothing To Say' and 'Express' are tracks worthy of your immediate attention. Top notch as ever from the Polish behemoth.

Artist: Mike Wind and Ron Malakai
Label: Eve Records
Release Date: 2008-05-12
Track Length: 7 minutes 16 seconds

Eve Records have had a hugely successful relaunch in 2008, and here they issue the fourth in the new series of releases from newcomers Mike Wind & Ron Malakai. 'Sunday After Monday' is a tough uplifting trancer with rousing melodies and excellent percussive sections. Recommended!

Artist: B.E.N & MR Pit
Label: Coldharbour Recordings
Release Date: 2008-05-12
Track Length: 9 minutes 48 seconds

Quirkiness is the order of the day from Fektive / J00f man B.E.N and MR Pit, who drop the infectious 'More Manners Please' on Markus Schulz's Coldharbour imprint. This is slightly tougher than previous Coldharbour's, but certainly no less quality! Essential.

Artist: Orjan Nilsen
Label: Armind
Release Date: 2008-05-12
Track Length: 8 minutes 18 seconds

Armin Van Buuren has been bigging up the talents of Orjan Nilsen for quite some time and he snaps up his latest for full release, arguably his best to date. Includes fine remixes from Marcus Schossow and Omnia.

Artist: Masters & Nickson feat. Justine Suissa
Remixer: Daniel Kandi
Label: Soundpiercing
Release Date: 2008-05-12
Track Length: 7 minutes 54 seconds

Masters & Nickson team up with the lovely Justine Suissa on 'Out There', the next release on the huge Soundpiercing imprint, already responsible for some noted TID chart-smashes this year. Daniel Kandi is called in to toughen it up on remix duties.

Artist: Akesson
Label: Fraction Records
Release Date: 2008-05-12
Track Length: 6 minutes 50 seconds

Bjorn Akesson joins the Fraction family and starts his career off with a bang. 'Sunchaser' is a beautiful production, perfect for those crucial peak time moments. A track which surely has '2008 anthem' written all over it!

Artist: Alex M.O.R.P.H.
Label: High Contrast Recordings
Release Date: 2008-05-09
Track Length: 6 minutes 43 seconds

Hotly tipped and caned to death by the likes of Armin, PVD and Tiesto, this superb new banging electro/tech crossover cut from the legend that is Alex MORPH finally lands on download. Includes a more uplifting remix alongside Woody Van Eyden. Essential!

Artist: Mind X
Label: Sirup Records
Release Date: 2008-05-09
Track Length: 7 minutes 06 seconds

This has been tipped as one of the biggest tracks of 2008 to date and with good reason! If you're into the sounds of John Askew or Sean Tyas, be sure to check this immediately. Also includes a simply outstanding remix from Martin Roth.

Artist: Getfar
Remixer: Chris Reece
Label: Sirup Music
Release Date: 2008-05-09
Track Length: 8 minutes 16 seconds

Why this was never a massive hit in the UK will go down alongside 'who shot JFK?' and 'why is a boxing ring square?' as one of life's unanswered mysteries. A huge hit in Europe and America, Getfar's 'Shining Star' is a mighty electro anthem. Chris Reece toughens it up with this stunning remix.

Artist: Marc Marberg with Kyau & Albert
Label: Euphonic
Release Date: 2008-05-09
Track Length: 7 minutes 48 seconds

Euphonic label owners Kyau & Albert team with fellow German producer Marc Marberg for 'Orange Bill', the 89th release on Euphonic and another foray into the sounds of electro trance. With DJ support from Above & Beyond & Armin.

Artist: Nish
Label: Harderground Recordings
Release Date: 2008-05-09
Track Length: 6 minutes 41 seconds

Japanese hard dance star Nish brings more of his patented 'tech dance' to Trackitdown, with the superb 'What You See Is What You Want'. Ali Wilson (with tracks recently signed by Carl Cox and Marco V) serves up the tougher remix in pure style.

Artist: Armin Van Buuren
Label: Trackitdown
Release Date: 2008-05-08
Track Length: 52 minutes 03 seconds

Download selected tracks from Armin Van Buuren's ASOT 349 Playlist - 24th April 2008. Includes new tracks & remixes from Mike Foyle, Midway, Carl B and Static Blue plus a hugely inspirational classic from L.S.G.

Artist: Moonbeam
Label: Songbird
Release Date: 2008-05-08
Track Length: 7 minutes 34 seconds

Tiesto has been all over this and when you hear this, you'll hear why. A beautiful progressive cut on offer from Moonbeam with a fantastic vocal and blissful beats. The summer is here ladies & gentlemen - time to rejoice!

Artist: Midway
Remixer: Carl B.
Label: In Trance We Trust
Release Date: 2008-05-08
Track Length: 7 minutes 43 seconds

Midway's modern day trance anthem 'Amazon' is given a 2008 makeover courtesy of Carl B, one of the fastest rising stars in the scene. Like this? Check Carl's new single 'Deliverance', currently EXCLUSIVE to Trackitdown!

Artist: Future Breeze
Label: Alphabet City
Release Date: 2005-06-27
Track Length: 7 minutes 09 seconds

This week's trance classic recommendation is the timeless 'Temple Of Dreams' from Future Breeze, a classic which still gets played by many of the major jocks to this day. Be warned; one play and the melody will lodge in your brain for days...

Artist: freq
Remixer: Jerome Ism -ae
Label: Iboga Records
Release Date: 2008-05-02
Track Length: 7 minutes 52 seconds

ANTHEM ALERT! Iboga issue this digital EXCLUSIVE from the ever on-form Freq, who drops the fantastic 'What A Feeling' (no, thankfully nothing to do with Flashdance). Jerome Ism-ae is on remix duties and delivers this incredible progressive house/trance hybrid remix.

Artist: Oryon
Label: Oxygen Recordings
Release Date: 2008-05-06
Track Length: 7 minutes 08 seconds

Supreme Sander-esque trance from the ever-reliable Oxygen Recordings, who enlist the services of the mysterious Oryon to drop this heavy two-track EP. Both 'Dirt' and 'Drunk & Sober' are excellent tracks worthy of your attention!

Artist: Dreamia
Label: Ocean Drive Records
Release Date: 2008-05-05
Track Length: 7 minutes 27 seconds

Dreamia delivers the tough uplifting trancer 'Good Bye' on Ocean Drive, but its the remix from Indecent Noise which we're getting excited about. We've heard other tracks from this producer and they're absolutely massive - definitely one to watch in 2008!

Artist: Brisky & Digital Nature
Label: Monster Force
Release Date: 2008-05-05
Track Length: 8 minutes 20 seconds

One of the producers of the moment teams up with Monster Tunes head honcho Brisky for a classic piece of Monster trance. Driving and energetic with a memorable melody this one is going to be a dancefloor moment! Includes a remix from Lee Haslam.

Artist: Fast Distance
Remixer: Paul Miller
Label: Inov8 Recordings
Release Date: 2008-05-05
Track Length: 7 minutes 34 seconds

French & Belgian production duo Fast Distance join the ranks of Inov8 Recordings with this heavily-powered trance cut 'Heavens Melody'. Includes this superb main-room remix from man-of-the-moment Paul Miller.

Artist: Randy Boyer & Eric Tadla Ft Dan Sanfilippo
Label: Flashover Recordings
Release Date: 2008-05-05
Track Length: 8 minutes 33 seconds

Three producers get in on the act on this release but thankfully it's not a case of 'too many cooks', as 'Alive' is about as good as it gets. Includes a remix from former TID chart-topper The Heatbeat.

Artist: Embrace
Remixer: Ferry Fix
Label: Flashover Recordings
Release Date: 2008-05-05
Track Length: 7 minutes 48 seconds

ANTHEM ALERT! Undoubtedly the biggest trance record of the past 6 months finally lands on Trackitdown courtesy of Ferry Corsten's Flashover imprint. Includes this bonus rework from the trance lord himself. An ESSENTIAL purchase!

Artist: Dan Stone pres. Aruba Flow
Label: Conspiracy
Release Date: 2008-05-05
Track Length: 7 minutes 33 seconds

Fresh from remixing Underwater's excellent 'Imagine Me' is Dan Stone who crashes onto Conspiracy with the bouncy trancer 'Watchful Eye' under his brand new Aruba Flow alias. Remixes are headed up by Sly One & Jurrane and Abbott & Chambers.

Artist: Ron Van Den Beuken Pres. Clokx
Label: Liquid Recordings
Release Date: 2008-05-05
Track Length: 7 minutes 13 seconds

Ron Van Den Beuken slips into his Clokx guise for the first time in a while to serve up the brilliant 'Angels', which comes with this ace electro trance remix from Paul vd Laar which could easily cross into the electro/house markets. A real genre-buster!

Artist: Mike Nichol
Remixer: Mikes
Label: A State Of Trance
Release Date: 2008-05-05
Track Length: 9 minutes 32 seconds

After weeks of upfront pressure from Armin Van Buuren, Mike Nichol finally issues the incredible 'Lost For Words', a track featuring blissful melodies and a huge driving percussion line. Also includes this bonus re-edit from the man himself.

Artist: Mike Foyle
Label: Armind
Release Date: 2008-05-05
Track Length: 8 minutes 17 seconds

Southampton-based trance legend-in-the-making Mike Foyle serves up a superb new track on Armind. 'Pandora' carries on from where the likes of 'Love Theme Dusk' left off with delicate pianos layered over a driving trance backing.

Artist: Above & Beyond
Remixer: Oliver Smith
Label: Anjunabeats
Release Date: 2008-05-05
Track Length: 7 minutes 55 seconds

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE! Taken from the recent 100th release on Anjunabeats, the label issue two more digital-only versions to treat all download customers. Includes this beautiful dub version of Oliver Smith's superb version of 'Far From In Love'.

Artist: Airwave
Label: Bonzai Trance Progressive
Release Date: 2008-05-06
Track Length: 7 minutes 38 seconds

Touareg is the 4th album by Belgian producer Airwave. Includes 17 tracks spanning brand new productions and classics (such as the awesome 'Above The Sky') reworked for 2008. DJ support comes from Above & Beyond, Armin, M.I.K.E and many more!

Artist: Oryon
Label: Oxygen Recordings
Release Date: 2008-05-06
Track Length: 6 minutes 58 seconds

Highly rated in this month's Mixmag, this awesome new two-tracker from the mysterious Oryon drops on Oxygen Recordings, the label responsible for launching the career of Sander Van Doorn. Recommended!

Artist: Eric M Feat. Thalia
Label: Emalodic
Release Date: 2008-05-01
Track Length: 9 minutes 20 seconds

Emalodic issue their 10th release which includes a plethora of stunning trance records from a number of artists. All need checking out, but in particular take a listen to this - Adam White at his best! Highly recommended.

Artist: Will Gold
Remixer: Steve Noxx
Label: Phase Seven Records
Release Date: 2008-04-18
Track Length: 6 minutes 58 seconds

TID EXCLUSIVE! Already a TID chart-buster in its original form, Steve Noxx adds further chaos with this top remix, adding extra tech and a funky bassline, while staying fairly true to the original. Recommended!

Artist: Albert Keyn
Remixer: Paul Miller pres Contraption
Label: Drizzly Records
Release Date: 2008-05-02
Track Length: 8 minutes 00 seconds

Drizzly issue one of their biggest cuts of 2008 so far with the stunning new progressive electro-trance number from Albert Keyn. Several remixes are on offer but be sure to check this belting effort from Paul Miller, arguably one of thebest producers around at the moment.

Artist: Electrobios & Interplay
Remixer: Jaytech
Label: AnjunaDeep
Release Date: 2008-05-01
Track Length: 6 minutes 56 seconds

Anjuna go deep once again with Electrobios and Interplay. This blissed out remix from Jaytech is a must for all you progressive trance fans.

Artist: Vibrasphere
Remixer: Oliver Prime
Label: Joof Records
Release Date: 2008-04-30
Track Length: 11 minutes 33 seconds

The mighty J00f unleash another monster from Vibrasphere including mixes from Alucard and Oliver Prime who's mix gets two thumbs up from the team here at TID towers

Artist: D.O.D.
Label: Initials Records
Release Date: 2008-04-25
Track Length: 7 minutes 07 seconds

Marcel Woods has been all over this like a rash and when you hear this, you'll see why! The mysterious D.O.D. drop the sinister trancer 'Kicks Like A Mule', a mighty lead synth which takes us back to days of yore. Recommended!

Artist: Carl B.
Label: In Trance We Trust
Release Date: 2008-04-25
Track Length: 6 minutes 46 seconds

TRACKITDOWN EXCLUSIVE! The new release on legendary label In Trance We Trust comes courtesy of rising star Carl B, who releases undoubtedly his best track to date with the superb 'Deliverance'. This is the Vocal Mix, a Dub is also available. Essential!

Artist: EL Toro
Remixer: Ummet Ozcan
Label: XSIF Records
Release Date: 2008-04-28
Track Length: 6 minutes 52 seconds

Ummet Ozcan gets his remixer mitts on the latest from El Toro on XSIF (pronounced Excessive, just in case you were wondering!) and turns in an electro-trance stormer! If you like your basslines phat and your rhythms driving, be sure to check this.

Artist: Various
Label: Ministry of Sound UK
Release Date: 2008-04-27
Track Length: 529 minutes 38 seconds

TRACKITDOWN BUNDLE EXCLUSIVE! Download FULL versions of the latest Cream classics compilations containing full copies of classics such as Chicane's 'Saltwater', Veracocha's 'Carte Blanche', Ultra Nate's 'Free' and many more, all for just £9.99!

Artist: Paul Morrell
Label: Classique
Release Date: 2008-04-25
Track Length: 6 minutes 08 seconds

UK newcomer Paul Morrell issues a right banging treat with the aptly-titled 'Frenetic', a banging hard tech-trance track with a menacing bassline and rock solid kick drum. Like the sounds from labels such as Detox? Check this out.

Artist: Carl B.
Label: In Trance We Trust
Release Date: 2008-04-25
Track Length: 6 minutes 46 seconds

TRACKITDOWN EXCLUSIVE! The new release on legendary label In Trance We Trust comes courtesy of rising star Carl B, who releases undoubtedly his best track to date with the superb 'Deliverance'. The dub is featured but there's a superb vocal mix also on the package. Essential!

Artist: Ali Wilson
Label: In Charge
Release Date: 2008-04-25
Track Length: 8 minutes 03 seconds

London Legend Ali Wilson serves up a tasty Electro Trancer on Marco V's In Charge Label! Trademark percussion, rolling groove and uplifting riff, all the ingredients of a BIG tune! As supported by Ferry Corsten! Recommended!

Artist: Heatbeat
Label: High Contrast Nu Breed
Release Date: 2008-04-25
Track Length: 7 minutes 46 seconds

Heatbeat return following the massive success of 'Push Over' with another, slightly more laidback electro-trance effort entitled 'Nebula'. The quality of this release really is astonishing, and shows off a hugely mature production sound. Recommended!

Artist: Yans
Remixer: DJ Choose
Label: Diverted Recordings (direct)
Release Date: 2008-04-25
Track Length: 7 minutes 36 seconds

DJ Choose really has been right on top of his game lately, and here he's back with another fantastic remix, this time for the new single from Yans on Diverted. The package also includes another top remix from Mat Silver. Essential!

Artist: Talla and Ace
Label: Tetsuo
Release Date: 2008-04-25
Track Length: 7 minutes 00 seconds

Tetsuo return following the colossal success of Nish's single 'Blue Sunshine' with the new single from label manager Talla 2XLC and Ace. 'Redrum' is a superb uplifting number with an impressive remix package from Carl B and Maarten De Jong.

Artist: DJ Shog
Remixer: SHOG
Label: Drizzly Records
Release Date: 2008-04-25
Track Length: 7 minutes 14 seconds

DJ Shog is back with another single from his superb recent artist album and with the likes of Paul Van Dyk all over this, it could go on to become one of his biggest to date. The man himself also serves up remix duties under his tougher 2Faces guise.

Artist: Nifra
Remixer: Randy Boyer & Eric Tadla
Label: Coldharbour Recordings
Release Date: 2008-04-28
Track Length: 6 minutes 31 seconds

19 year old Nicoll aka Nifra from Slovakia makes her debut on Coldharbour Recordings with the release of her first production, 'Ready'. Includes this simply massive remix from Randy Boyer & Eric Tadla, treading the line between electro & prog trance beautifully.

Artist: Dobenbeck
Label: Soundpiercing
Release Date: 2008-04-28
Track Length: 8 minutes 36 seconds

Undoubtedly the biggest vocal trance record of the moment, Dutch uber label Soundpiercing snap it up for full release and it's without doubt going to be a huge hit! Includes remixes from Greg Downey, Shawn Mitiska and Tritonal.

Artist: Thomas Didrik
Label: Pilot 6
Release Date: 2008-04-28
Track Length: 7 minutes 15 seconds

Pilot 6 was the label that brought us the colossal hit 'Circles' from Glenn Morrison, and here they issue two more superb progressive trance cuts which should enjoy equal success. If you're looking for more chilled cuts, be sure to check this immediately.

Artist: Tiesto
Remixer: ALEX KUNNARI
Label: Nebula
Release Date: 2008-04-28
Track Length: 6 minutes 31 seconds

Tiesto's Grammy-nominated artist album 'Elements of Life' is given the remix treatment from some of the biggest stars in the business including the likes of Cosmic Gate, Dirty South and Richard Durand. Newcomer Alex Kunnari also is included, giving us this superb remix of the album's title track.

Artist: Stuart Millar
Label: Secure ID
Release Date: 2008-04-28
Track Length: 7 minutes 39 seconds

Secure ID is the brand new label from Used & Abused Recordings, one of the UK's premier funky house labels. There's nothing funky about this devestating trance cut from Stuart Miller - instead this is one of the best dark trancers around at the moment. Highly recommended!

Artist: DJ Jerom & Michael de Kooker
Remixer: Matt Pincer
Label: Bittersweet
Release Date: 2008-04-28
Track Length: 6 minutes 42 seconds

DJ Jerom & Michael de Kooker kook up (oh dear!) a marvellous uplifting tough track on Bittersweet, fast becoming one of the best labels around. Matt Pincer comes on for remix duties and drops a bomb with this brilliant rework. Essential!

Artist: Amex feat. Anna Basel
Remixer: Eddie Sender
Label: Trance Revolution Recordings
Release Date: 2008-04-28
Track Length: 6 minutes 54 seconds

Eddie Sender has impressed with his unique uplifting tracks in the past, but here he takes his sound to a whole new level with this brilliant filthy tech remix of the latest single from Amex. Not feeling this? Check other mixes on the package from David & Carr and Reconceal.

Artist: In Progress & Omnia
Label: Fraction Zero
Release Date: 2008-04-28
Track Length: 8 minutes 40 seconds

Fraction Zero welcomes new talents In Progress & Omnia on board for the latest release on Fraction's digital imprint. The Original Mix is trance at its finest, delivered with class and style. Recommended!

Artist: Static Blue featuring Catherine
Label: Red Force Recordings
Release Date: 2008-04-28
Track Length: 8 minutes 33 seconds

Static Blue's debut single on Red Force comes in the form of a lush vocal trancer. Driving percussion coupled with layers of atmospheric synths are topped off with the subtle, soothing vocals of new talent Catherine. Includes this Dub version and a host of great remixes.

Artist: Stev & Tronic
Label: Ocean Drive Records
Release Date: 2008-04-28
Track Length: 7 minutes 03 seconds

Ocean Drive Records unleash a little beauty here from Stev & Tronic with the gargantuan 'The Surface', a big upllifting number with a killer melody and powerful bass. If you like the sounds of Alphazone et al, be sure to check this immediately.

Artist: David Anguix and Jacobo Martin
Label: Selecta Recordings
Release Date: 2008-04-24
Track Length: 7 minutes 22 seconds

Selecta Recordings are back with their distinctive brand of driving tech-trance, and this time they choose to go all electro with this roller from David Anguix and Jacobo Martin. Includes two flavours - a slower original or a slightly more uptempo verion highlighted here.

Artist: Petar
Label: Sensational
Release Date: 2008-04-24
Track Length: 6 minutes 38 seconds

Little is known about trance act Petar but he's letting his music do the talking in superb style with the colossal epic 'Aperion', and it's a wonder how he's managed to cram so much into the six minute duration! Includes some extremely cool remixes to boot, all of which are worth checking.

Artist: DJ Wag
Remixer: DJ Wag
Label: Traffic Tunes
Release Date: 2008-04-14
Track Length: 7 minutes 28 seconds

DJ Wag drops a hammer blow with 'Feeling Good', a brand new stinging tech-trance cut on the awesome Traffic Tunes imprint. Want to make music like this? Check Wag's EXCLUSIVE Sample Pack available now in the Sample Packs section of the store.

Artist: Douglas Hazelwood
Label: Neuroscience Deep
Release Date: 2008-04-22
Track Length: 7 minutes 02 seconds

Making his solo debut on Neuroscience Deep is Douglas Hazelwood, one half of the progressive trance project Arc. Douglas delivers a tasty two track EP filled with awesome deep bass lines, glitchy samples and quirky melodies. Highly recommended!

Artist: KAMAYA PAINTERS
Label: Black Hole Recordings
Release Date: 2008-04-22
Track Length: 81 minutes 28 seconds

Black Hole reissue the full works of The Kamaya Painters (aka Tiesto & Rank 1), including a number of classic timeless anthems with 'Endless Wave', 'Far From Over', 'Wasteland' and many more all included. Buy the whole lot in this EXCLUSIVE bundle for just £7.49.

Artist: Singularity
Remixer: T.G.L.
Label: Infexious Recordings
Release Date: 2008-04-21
Track Length: 6 minutes 45 seconds

17 year old (!) Singularity makes his debut on Infexious with the delightful tough trance cut 'Epica'. Includes this tougher remix from TGL which treads the tech/uplifting boundaries with style. DJ support across the board from the likes of Talla 2XLC, Jose Amnesia and more.

Artist: Chris Corrigan Pres. Velvet Skies
Label: Noys Music
Release Date: 2008-04-21
Track Length: 7 minutes 46 seconds

Chris Corrigan is given his chance to shine on Mike Koglin's Noys imprint and he delivers with a superb four track EP of high quality trance. With DJ support coming from the likes of Tiesto, Judge Jules and other leading names, this is one of the highlight releases of 2008 so far. Recommended!

Artist: Paul Mendez vs Mark PVS
Remixer: Paul Mendez
Label: Backlash Muzik
Release Date: 2008-04-22
Track Length: 8 minutes 05 seconds

ANTHEM ALERT! Backlash Muzik are well known for high quality output but they surpass themselves with this absolutely kicking tech-trance cut from Paul Mendez & Mark PVS. Like your basslines & beats tough as nails? Be sure to check this out!

Artist: A.M.R. & Matt Dyson
Label: Digital Trance Records
Release Date: 2008-04-22
Track Length: 9 minutes 20 seconds

UK producers A.M.R & Matt Dyson team up for the sixteenth release on Digital Trance, a label becoming well known for its tough, driving output. 'Hidden Agenda' is no different and is a superb bass-driven tech cut.

Artist: Ashley Wallbridge
Label: Bonzai Trance Progressive
Release Date: 2008-04-22
Track Length: 9 minutes 10 seconds

Ashley Wallbridge is the latest artist on Bonzai and he takes strong influences from the melodic sounds of Deadmau5 et al to create this superb trancer. 'Tempest' is driven by classy melodies, tough beats and a blissful lead hook.

Artist: Arto Kumanto
Label: Subtraxx Recordings
Release Date: 2008-04-22
Track Length: 7 minutes 49 seconds

Arto Kumanto drops the latest on Miika Kuisma's Subtraxx imprint and it's a delicate, soft progressive trancer with warm summer vibes. Tempo Guisto & Jace toughen it up with this remix, with the addition of some neat synth & FX stabs.

Artist: Armin Van Buuren
Label: Trackitdown
Release Date: 2008-04-21
Track Length: 409 minutes 37 seconds

Download selected tracks from Armin Van Buuren's epic 7 hour set at his inaugural Armin Only event which was broadcast live from Holland over the weekend. This bundle includes 52 (!) tracks for just £50. Check immediately!

Artist: Armin Van Buuren
Label: Armada
Release Date: 2008-04-19
Track Length: 78 minutes 50 seconds

'Imagine' is the hotly-anticipated third artist album from Armin van Buuren, the world's number 1 DJ, as voted by the public in DJ Mag's prestigious poll. Testament to Armin's ongoing transition from producer to fully-fledged artist, it's the perfect amalgamation of beats and electronica with lush chords and songwriting.

Artist: Fafaq & Robson
Remixer: Re-Ward
Label: MoonMood Records
Release Date: 2008-04-21
Track Length: 7 minutes 15 seconds

Fafaq & Robson drop the superb '4AM', a wonderful, smooth release which also comes with an equally impressive remix package. Anguiila Project and rising star Re-Ward (aka Wardt) are drafted in on remix duties and deliver two corkers.

Artist: Will Gold
Label: Phase Seven Records
Release Date: 2008-04-18
Track Length: 7 minutes 17 seconds

EXCLUSIVE! The third release on Phase Seven Records is Will Gold's follow up to his massive track 'Empty Promise'. The original mix of 'No Reply' is filthy trance with a strong uplifting melody - ¦think 'A Life Less Ordinary' but phatter!

Artist: Simon Patterson
Label: Reset Records (NL)
Release Date: 2008-04-18
Track Length: 8 minutes 13 seconds

ANTHEM ALERT!!! The hottest record of 2008 is finally here! This is amazing! If you thought he couldn't top his recent slammer 'Bulldozer' then you're very wrong. This is going to be one of the highlights of the summer and is Tune of the Month in Mixmag.

Artist: DJ Shog
Label: Drizzly Records
Release Date: 2008-04-18
Track Length: 8 minutes 16 seconds

DJ Shog follows the massive success of his recent artist album with new single 'Stranger On This Planet', including a selection of remixes and versions. We've gone for the tougher 2Faces mix but be sure to check the rest on this release.

Artist: DJ Jean
Remixer: Marks and Gates
Label: Digidance
Release Date: 2008-04-18
Track Length: 9 minutes 13 seconds

DJ Jean's timeless 'The Launch' is back! One of the most famous pumping house anthems of all time is back with a selection of new mixes including this superb tech effort from Mark & Gates. A great update of one of the all-time greats.

Artist: Robert Vadney
Label: Emalodic
Release Date: 2008-04-18
Track Length: 9 minutes 43 seconds

Adam White's Emalodic is one of the most promising labels around at the moment with each release being supported by the likes of Armin and Paul Oakenfold. Robert Vadney picks up the mantle with the 9th release and he drops a seriously awesome uplifting trancer.

Artist: DJ Loony
Label: Globaltraxx Records
Release Date: 2008-04-17
Track Length: 6 minutes 53 seconds

Banging euro trance from DJ Loony on Globaltraxx. Bringing back memories of the big room anthems this is powerful, uplifting trance with a superb melody and great atmosphere.

Artist: OceanLab
Remixer: Above & Beyond
Label: Anjunabeats
Release Date: 2008-04-21
Track Length: 7 minutes 58 seconds

ANTHEM ALERT! The big one is here! Tune of the Month in just about every dance publication/website/radio show, Above & Beyond unleash the latest single from OceanLab and it rivals 'Satellite' and 'Clear Blue Water' as the best yet. Remixes come from Cosmic Gate, Kyau & Albert and more.

Artist: ERIK DE KONING
Remixer: Mike Nichol
Label: A State Of Trance
Release Date: 2008-04-21
Track Length: 8 minutes 32 seconds

Hotly tipped by Armin Van Buuren (and played several times on his radio show), the latest from Erik De Koning joins the elusive club of tracks to be released by the record label of the world's #1 DJ. One listen and you'll see why it thoroughly deserves that honour!

Artist: Cartel
Label: Captivating Sounds
Release Date: 2008-04-21
Track Length: 7 minutes 45 seconds

Cartel is the brand new alias of trance stars John O'Callaghan and John Askew, and boy do they deliver with this! One of the finest trancers around at present, this one deserves your immediate attention! Essential.

Artist: David Forbes
Label: Combined Forces
Release Date: 2008-04-21
Track Length: 7 minutes 11 seconds

David Forbes issues a brand new EP on Combined Forces comprising some superb new original material. Includes this fine cut 'Reflection', straddling the divide between uplifting & tech trance fantastically. Recommended!

Artist: Sequentia pres. Sunshade
Label: Conspiracy
Release Date: 2008-04-21
Track Length: 8 minutes 16 seconds

Jon O'Bir's Conspiracy imprint delivers one of the best releases in its illustrious history with the superb 'Vertigo' from Sequentia under his Sunshade guise. Includes remixes from many leading names including this top effort from trance legend Mike Koglin.

Artist: Manuel Le Saux
Label: Flux Delux Limited
Release Date: 2008-04-21
Track Length: 8 minutes 19 seconds

The 2nd release on Flux Delux Limited comes from the hugely tipped Manuel Le Saux, a man whose catalogue is being played to death by the likes of Armin, Tiesto and more. He delivers two super smashing trancers here with melody & feeling aplenty.

Artist: Paul Miller
Label: Discover
Release Date: 2008-04-21
Track Length: 6 minutes 06 seconds

Rising trance star Paul Miller debuts on Discover with a pacey and melodic EP that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palette. The stunning original is matched by an equally impressive John Askew excursion which is already been hailed by some as one of his most impressive remixes to date! One to check.

Artist: Gate 42
Label: Discover Dark
Release Date: 2008-04-21
Track Length: 6 minutes 55 seconds

Gate 42 delivers another E.P. on Discover Dark showcasing his unique sound. Once again he seemlessly fuses elements of trance, techno and more than a hint of electro into tracks that ooze originality and class from the first beat to the last.

Artist: Altitude
Remixer: SignalRunners
Label: Alter Ego Music
Release Date: 2008-04-21
Track Length: 7 minutes 25 seconds

Alter Ego Trance Vol. 1 is the first in a new series of unmixed compilations from the Alter Ego stable. Tracks from artists such as Abbott & Chambers, Kamil Polner, Luke Terry, Moonforce & Tenthu plus others make up this debut release. Includes this superb SignalRunners remix of Altitude's 'Flood Warning'.

Artist: Sassot
Remixer: Michael Splint & Ben Bording
Label: Selective Recordings
Release Date: 2008-04-21
Track Length: 7 minutes 30 seconds

Miguel Sassot returns on Selective Recordings with a new bouncy release! The Original is a phat progressive stomper, as we might recognize from Sassot's Broken Toys stuff. The remix comes from Michael Splint & Ben Bording who give it a solid tech/uplifting reworking.

Artist: ESMAYE
Remixer: Myon & Shane 54
Label: Black Hole Recordings
Release Date: 2008-04-15
Track Length: 8 minutes 52 seconds

Forum hero-turned-superstar Shane54 teams up with Myon to remix the latest single on Black Hole Recordings from Esmaye. Coming in two flavours (dub & vocal), this one will do the damage when dropped at any time!

Artist: Ricardo Redivo
Label: Bonzai Limited
Release Date: 2008-04-15
Track Length: 6 minutes 55 seconds

Ricardo Redivo is given his chance to shine on Bonzai's Limited imprint and he does just that with this superb tech-trance roller. A useful set-builder, this is a perfect record when looking to bridge between the anthems or to build the mood.

Artist: Bart Zago
Remixer: BZ
Label: Proxoz Records
Release Date: 2008-04-15
Track Length: 8 minutes 12 seconds

Tough tech/uplifting crossover action here from Bart Zago who delivers the superb 'To Be', a banging club track with a Noel Gallagher-esque vocal lick layered over tough sidechained beats. Another stunning release from the Proxoz camp.

Artist: Robert Burian
Label: FS Music Records
Release Date: 2008-04-15
Track Length: 7 minutes 13 seconds

Continuing the '08 trend towards all things electro in trance comes the third release from FS Music comprising the brand new track from Robert Burian. Coming in two flavours, each is guaranteed to do the damage out in the dance and on your iPods this summer!

Artist: Carve
Label: Bonzai Fiesta
Release Date: 2008-04-15
Track Length: 6 minutes 30 seconds

Tough electro-trance from Carve on Bonzai Fiesta, part of a superb EP which really does mash up the trance styles and combines them into a 6 minute dancefloor smash. Highly recommended.

Artist: Solar paradise vs Ex-Driver
Remixer: Barry Jay
Label: Infexious Recordings
Release Date: 2008-04-14
Track Length: 6 minutes 48 seconds

Eddie Halliwell favourite Barry Jay is back again with another superb production, this time remixing the latest single from Solar Paradise on his own Infexious imprint. Solid tech-trance from the promising UK star.

Artist: Higher Ground
Label: Abstract Recordings
Release Date: 2008-04-14
Track Length: 8 minutes 21 seconds

Label owners Ben Nicky & Lee Crago have finally decided to unleash uplifting trance onto their Abstract Imprint. Ben certainly brings a great energetic emotional rollercoaster to this brand new track from newcomer 'Higher Ground' - check it!

Artist: Foundry
Label: Tranceflo Records
Release Date: 2008-04-08
Track Length: 8 minutes 38 seconds

Tranceflo's 4th release is from two talented young guys from Sweden, Jannis (22) and Bjorn (21), and they deliver a smasher! With DJ support from Armin, Above & Beyond, Aly & Fila and John O'Callaghan.