Various Artists - Prague ’11: Markus Schulz
By e_j_montano 21st Mar, 2011
The latest in Schulz's place-themed compilations, this two-disc release has some tasty tracks and, at least on paper, looks like a killer.
Various - Once Upon A Night Vol. 2, mixed by Ferry Corsten
By Elliot G 4th Mar, 2011
Ferry returns with the second instalment of his 'Once Upon A Night' compilation series. It might be slow to warm up, but when it does, it delivers.
Various Artists - Airport, Sied Van Riel & Trent McDermott
By david_chang 19th Jul, 2010
Airport passes you through the security checkpoints without being overzealously felt up by any exuberant pat downs.
Markus Schulz - Do You Dream?
By angy 14th Jul, 2010
Do You Dream? is packing plenty of charm, confidence and cleverness – proving Schulz is just as polished a producer as he is a DJ.
Various Artists - Once Upon a Night, Mixed by Ferry Corsten
By angy 7th Jun, 2010
When Ferry Corsten released his third artist album 'Twice In A Blue Moon' in late 2008, he was looking pretty much untouchable. In 2010, he’s back with new compilation series 'Once Upon A Night'. So, is Ferry still firing on all cylinders?
Various Artists – A State of Trance 2010, mixed by Armin van Buuren
By angy 1st Jun, 2010
So, it’s that time of year again - the divine leader himself Armin van Buuren has returned to offer an encapsulating snapshot of the many different sounds that make up the trance scene.
Various Artists - In Search Of Sunrise 8: South Africa, mixed by Richard Durand
By david_chang 24th May, 2010
'In Search Of Sunrise 8 - South Africa' is a strong but safe addition to the series by new Dutch helmsman Richard Durand.
Jes - High Glow
By e_j_montano 6th May, 2010
One of the finest vocalists in trance releases her third solo album, pushing on further with her unique fusion of dance, rock, electro and pop.
Various Artists - Las Vegas ‘10, mixed by Markus Schulz
By angy 29th Mar, 2010
Markus Schulz has traditionally kicked the off year with a compilation delving into the darker, more progressive side of his sound - and just like last year’s sterling 'Toronto ‘09', he'll again convince you that trance is in a pretty good place.
Various Artists – Sensation The Ocean of White Australia 2010
By e_j_montano 12th Jan, 2010
Here’s a nice little souvenir for anyone that went to the recent New Year’s Eve Sensation event in Melbourne, and it’s a mixed bag of assorted goodies that cover a variety of stylistic points on the dance music spectrum.
Various Artists - In Trance We Trust, mixed by Lange and Steve Strangis
By rocco 9th Nov, 2009
Here we have the second installment of the local 'In Trance We Trust' series, this time with UK trance heavyweight Lange and Melbourne’s Steve Strangis behind the controls.
Way Out West - We Love Machine
By angy 22nd Oct, 2009
Five years in the making, and we finally have Way Out West's love dedication to old-school analogue hardware. 'We Love Machine' is beautiful electronic music pure and simple, and it’s one of the year's best dance albums. We love Way Out West.
Various Artists - Universal Religion Chapter 4, mixed by Armin Van Buuren
By e_j_montano 21st Oct, 2009
The Dutch deity of trance has put together yet another superb collection of uplifting and euphoric tunes, all sequenced and mixed into a blissful and inspirational seventy-seven minutes of aural heaven.
Various Artists - Sensation: Wicked Wonderland
By e_j_montano 4th Sep, 2009
Dance culture rules dictate that if you put on a big, brand-name party, then you have to put out a big, brand-name CD, but recreating the event for home listening isn’t always that easy.
Push - Global Age
By Rocca 31st Jul, 2009
There are some good tunes on Push's third artist album release, but as an overall package I think it's a bit of a let-down.
