Solarstone - Pure Trance

Solarstone - Pure Trance. Since it was conceived in the basement clubs and backstreet studios of Berlin in ’93 and propelled overground in ‘98, trance has twisted, transformed and mutated in a hundred different directions. This year Solarstone - one of its foremost draughtsmen – has initiated a roots return for the genre. A rally against inorganic and trend-driven Trance, his is a rediscovery or what first drew so many to the genre’s flame. For those more interested in what’s good, rather than what’s ‘the latest’, all your wishes are about to come true…

The reclamation has started! Behold Pure trance!

Back in May, under the #PureTrance hashtag, Solarstone cast ‘The Spell’. The track was a return to keynote trance production, its rhythmic, fluid arrangement, air-cutting synths and angelic vocals striking an immediate chord. Taken from the tracklist of his allied album ‘Pure’, ‘Fireisland’ and ‘Falcons’ (co-produced alongside fellow Purists Aly & Fila and Giuseppe Ottaviani respectively) exponentially fanned the flames of Pure Trance. Suddenly a mild undercurrent was turning into a major groundswell; boots were on the ground, the campaign was gathering momentum and the heads of the genre’s most switched-on were turning.

Fedde Le Grand Delivers His 5th Ade Takeover

Fedde Le Grand Delivers His 5th Ade Takeover. In the 5 years it’s been in existence, Fedde Le Grand’s ADE Takeover has become a staple part of the annual gathering of music people and fans to the Dutch capital. On Friday 19th October the Dutchman will return once again to deliver a colossal 5th edition!

Having outgrown venues such as the Melkweg, Paradiso and Panama, it’s the Escape club that’ll house the massive party for a third consecutive year.

In association with Ministry of Sound and with a cast of talent hand picked by Fedde himself, the Fedde Le Grand ADE Takeover will no doubt replicate all previous events in selling out well in advance and to a crowd that truly appreciates the very best in electronic music.

Supporting the Dutchman will be 17-year-old Spanish sensation Danny Avila – who makes his ADE debut having spent much of the summer supporting Le Grand; Sultan & Ned Shepard who return having proven themselves as firm favourites of years gone by; protégé and man of the moment Deniz Koyu who makes an appearance following a truly incredible year, in which his productions have gone down as amongst the very best; and expert commander of mic MC Gee. Completing the line up this year are the Netherlands’ very own – Sick Individuals, a duo to watch out as we pummel our way towards 2013.

Ferry Corsten and UDC bring Full On concept to Amsterdam Dance Event

Ferry Corsten and UDC bring Full On concept to Amsterdam Dance Event. The internationally acclaimed DJ/producer Ferry Corsten and successful Dutch promoter UDC (Dance Valley) introduce their Full On concept at the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) this year. Full On transcends the club event stigma; it shows the successful partnership between various genres such as trance, house and electro through the exciting back-to-back DJ sets, live artists, entertainment and ground breaking high tech 3D visuals, united into a one of a kind experience. Full On will be officially launched in the Dutch capital’s newest event location associated with the ADE, Undercurrent, in the presence of music industry professionals, fans and media.

Full On is the next level of the Full On Ferry concept that was launched together with UDC at Ahoy Rotterdam in 2007. After triumphant editions at Ahoy and other locations all over the world, the tried and tested concept will now officially be continued as Full On - Hosted by Ferry Corsten. With the ADE event Flashback at Paradiso (2010) and the sold out Ferry Corsten & Sander van Doorn ADE Special at Escape (2011) on Corsten’s resume, it is Undercurrent that got elected for the introduction of Full On. The remarkable premises located in the north of Amsterdam is a true eye catcher, floating on the river IJ, next to the creative NDSM grounds with an impressive view on the centre of Amsterdam.

Enhanced Progressive 100 - Mixed by Juventa & Eximinds

Enhanced Progressive 100 - Mixed by Juventa & Eximinds - Released 17th September. Last year Enhanced Recordings hit the landmark 100th release, and this September the Enhanced Progressivelabel will achieve the same feat.  What better way to reach the milestone than to celebrate the best of the past, present and future of thelabel that has carved out its own brand of progressive trance, making it anindustry favourite along the way and the perfect accompaniment to the Enhanced Recordings label in delivering the deeper side of trance, and always with that signature melodic and quality sound associated with Enhanced.

A label responsible for discovering talents such as Arty, the back catalogue is packed with modern anthems which have been delivered since the label’s inception in 2005, as the label continues to unearth celebrated talent. Two artists at the current forefront of the progressive sound and lighting up the label with their productions are the outlandishly talented Juventa and Eximinds, so who better to compile and mix this celebratory release than these artists who represent the sound and ethos of the label, and the future of the genre.