Artist: BT
Album: A Song Across Wires
Label: Armada
Release Date: August 16, 2013

With the remixes to 'Skylarking' still sitting at the top of the charts (Ilan Bluestone's has remained at #1 on Beatport's trance top 100 for almost a week), respected DJ and producer BT has set the bar high for his ninth artist album A Song Across Wires. Releasing on Armada Music on August 16, A Song Across Wires is BT's follow-up to 2010's Grammy-nominated These Hopeful Machines.

As BT told Magnetic Mag during his visit to San Francisco to play at Ruby Skye in early June, "This is probably the first record I've ever made in my career that is focused solely on a club/festival environment. It's my OCD pointillist, top shelf production esthetic applied to the current state of EDM. Lots of trance and progressive house and sprinklings of electro. These are all things that I both play when I perform and deeply love and listen too (which is incredible because for most of my career I have not liked what is happening at any current music in dance music). This feels like a moment where what I love, lines up with what others love and that in itself is exciting." 

As EDM has charged full force into the American mainstream, BT has remained a prolific artist whose discography spans over two decades with a dizzying array of musical styles. Whether composing intricate scores for Pixar or blockbuster films such as The Fast and the Furious, and the Oscar-winning Monster; writing and producing for Sting, David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Britney Spears and Madonna; to creating cutting edge proprietary software tools from scratch — BT is at the heart of it all. 

In the technology world, BT is well-known for his company Sonik Architects, which joined forces in 2009 with audio tech group iZotope. With BT's innovative performance techniques and iZotope's expertise they developed such tools as StutterEdit™, a live audio mixing plug-in that's been used by artists from Justin Bieber to Skrillex, and the critically and commercially-acclaimed Sonifi™ for iPhone, which allows producers to live remix between multiple users, record, control dynamic live FX and more. 

As well as his work with iZotope, BT is sponsored by processing chip developers AMD, and has a close relationship with Twitter, where he was one of the first 500 accounts they allotted to top influencers when they first launched. He is currently in the works with them on future technology projects. 

BT will announce the track list to A Song Across Wires within the next several weeks.



Links:

http://www.btmusic.com

With the massive trance hit, Home (Coast2Coast), Irish songstress Shanokee made her mark in the dance scene. Following the success of all time favorite 'Home' she collaborated with Rank1 resulting in hits including: Such is Life and Symsonic. In 2012 Shanokee collaborated with Dash Berlin on the massive Surrender.

Danish producer Ben Bording, better known as Benya is studying to be an aircraft maintenance technician for Scandinavian Airlines. However, he's found another way to make people rise above the ground. Teaming up with Shanokee he brings us 'Sanctuary', a profound vocal progressive-trancer, fit for the clubs and home-listening. 



Links:

http://adrianrazrecordings.com
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialShanokee
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ben-Bording-Benya/145573040047

Preview: tyDi - Something About You

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/tyDimusic

The summer is here in the southern hemisphere, and Manuel Rocca with his collaboration with Emily Richards inspires everything but negative feelings. 

Starting with lovely panned vocals, happy chords and devilish melodies. Patented alongside the hats and the softest of claps. This is for sure a drift away track where you can easily lose yourself. 

N&R Project made it once more. Another release from these guys is who are clearly showing how much of a fan we are of their work. Really toughening the original up and giving it a much clubbier feeling! Chunky growly baselines and big room pads changed the whole direction of this track and replacing it with one big club banger! 

Release Date: 15th July 2013.





Source

Links:

http://www.silentshorerecords.com/

Lyrics: Ana Criado and Adrian&Raz - How Will I Know

A desert road

A lonely night

I followed through the dark

Been looking for the answer

To find my way back

My childhood dreams

Bursting at the seems

There's still so much I want

But my aspirations

Hit the ground

And the fire burnt out

I don't know

Your plan

What's in line for me

In miracles

I just don't believe

How will I know

Give me a sign

That this door is the right one

This time it's mine

Been wrong so many times

Been wrong all my life

Give me a sign and I promise

I will shine

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/AnaCriadoMusic

http://adrianrazrecordings.com

Take a deep dive into the dreamscapes of the latest A State of Trance release. Hot off the studios of Russian duo Aurosonic and US producer Martire, is their collab with Aelyn, 'Paradise'.

Already causing a stir around trance land, supported by Armin van Buuren on the ASOT radio show, is the sweeping string of 'Paradise'. A warm tune that rushes in and takes over, made by the talents of Aurosonic and Martire and carrying the angelic voice of Aelyn. We can't wait to hear more of this magnificent team-up!

Download/Purchase:

http://www.beatport.com/release/paradise/1103249

Source

Links:

http://www.armadamusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Aurosonic

https://www.facebook.com/AELYNsinger

Susana takes control for episode 19 and includes her latest venture into the studio with Lange entitled Risk Worth Taking.

Tracklist:

1) Morgan Page, Sultan + Ned Shepard & BT ft Angela McCluskey - In The Air

2) JPL, Jason van Wyk feat Cat Martin - Safe (Joni Remix)

3) Shogun ft Emma Lock - Imprisoned (Original Mix)

4) Beat Service & Susana - Reach The Sun (Original Mix)

5) Gerome ft Jessica Silvers - Without Your Lies (Original Mix)

6) Richard Durand ft Neev Kennedy - Running on Empty (Richard Durand Radical Mix)

7) Marlo ft Sarah Swagger - Always Be Around (Marlo's Tech Energy Mix)

8) Seth Hutton ft Judie Tzuke - Don't Look Behind You (Solid Stone Remix)

9) Andy Duguid & Julie Thompson - Skin & Bones (Original Mix)

10) Lange & Susana - Risk Worth Taking (Original Mix)

11) Sia - The Girl You Lost To Cocaine (Sander van Doorn remix)

12) Antillas ft Fiora - Damaged (Dankann Edit)

Listen:

Links:

http://www.v2vonline.com/

https://soundcloud.com/v2vonline

https://www.facebook.com/V2Vonline/

https://twitter.com/V2Vonline

http://www.pureblissvocals.com/search/label/V2V

Artist: Julie Thompson and Super8 & Tab
Track: Your Secret's Safe
Label: Magik Muzik
Release Date: June 17, 2013

In what might be the most anticipated trance track of 2013, singer-songwriter Julie Thompson and Finnish duo Super8 & Tab are pleased to announce that their collaboration 'Your Secret's Safe' will finally be released through Magik Muzik on June 17. 

Debuted at ASOT 600 in Kuala Lumpur, 'Your Secret's Safe' set the Twitterverse ablaze with questions about who could possibly be behind the unidentified track. When it was announced that Julie's vocal trance anthem was aligned with Super8 & Tab as the lead single off her sophomore album, Eye Of The Storm, everything clicked into place. The pulsating bass drives the listener towards an emotional piano interlude that, combined with tug-on-your-heartstrings lyrics and aching vocals, lead in to a synth symphony of epic proportions. 

It would only seem fair that a collaboration of this level of quality would come once in a career, but 'Your Secret's Safe' is Super8 & Tab's and Julie Thompson's second joint venture, after 2010's smash 'My Enemy.' Her latest track 'Skin & Bones' with Andy Duguid is currently making the radio show rounds, with support from Above & Beyond, Tritonal and others. Now with her next surefire success 'Your Secret's Safe' out on June 17, Julie heads full throttle towards the release of her album this summer. 

Says Julie: "When I started writing the songs for Eye Of The Storm, Super8 & Tab were at the top of my producer list, so I was really excited to have them work on this track with me. They've managed to capture the emotion of 'Your Secret's Safe' perfectly. This song is really close to my heart and I'm really excited for it to finally be out there." 

With an eclectic background almost as varied as her vocal stylings, Julie Thompson has become a tour de force within the dance music scene, first debuting in 2003 with the classic Holden & Thompson - 'Nothing.' In 2007, she hit the world stage for a collaboration with Tiësto called 'Do You Feel Me,' which was part of his hugely popular album and subsequent tour, Elements of Life. Her debut solo artist album Feeling For Corners was released on Black Hole Recordings in 2009 to huge critical acclaim, displaying her matured vocal performance and songwriting abilities. In 2013, the UK-based songbird will give vocal trance music fans ten new tracks to sing along to and blazing hot new material for DJs on dancefloors across the world. 

"'Your Secret's Safe' is one of my favourite tracks from Eye Of The Storm and feels like the perfect first single as it really sets the tone for what's to come. I'm very proud of this album. It's taken awhile to finish but I wanted to take my time and produce something I was completely happy with," says Julie. 

Download/Purchase:

http://www.beatport.com/track/your-secrets-safe-original-mix/4449726



Links:

https://www.facebook.com/juliethompsonuk
http://www.super8andtab.com

Artist: Craig Connelly & Christina Novelli
Track: 'Black Hole'
Release Date: June 17, 2013
Label: Garuda Music

After being the voice of 2012's anthem 'Concrete Angel,' Christina Novelli and Craig Connelly's new collaboration 'Black Hole' is full of moody undertones about the dangers of diving head first into new love, but twists and turns into an uplifting trance anthem full of clubby dance vibes. Out June 17 on Garuda Music, the release of 'Black Hole' is joined by the official music video that can be viewed here. 

With Christina's powerful vocals and Craig's thoughtful approach to production, 'Black Hole' is reminiscent of the old school raver days of 138 BPM, kandy kids and underground dance clubs, but with a modern twist that uniquely pushes today's sound forward. A guitar riff plays off the track's storytelling of being caught between following your heart or listening to your brain, and the yearning lyrics will resonate with anyone who's ever been in that position. But where 'Black Hole' tugs on your heartstrings, its catchy groove and sing-a-long spirit will bring a smile to the face of even the most hardened trancefamily member. 

As head of A&R at Garuda Music, Craig Connelly is the name behind chart-topping tracks such as 'Like Whatever,' 'Absolute Electric,' 'Robot Wars,' and 'Manchester AM.' He has remixed for Tritonal ('Everafter'), Gareth Emery ('Concrete Angel') and John B. (Connected) and played alongside the world's top DJs at Ministry of Sound, Sankeys, The Warehouse and Space Miami. Christina Novelli became known as the breakout singer-songwriter from last year who racked up over 15 million views for the 'Concrete Angel' music video. Fresh off her first US tour, Christina has upcoming collaborations in the pipeline with Armin van Buuren, Dash Berlin, and Judge Jules, along with a Gareth Emery sequel. 

Nominated as Future Favorite on episode #615 of Armin van Buuren's A State of Trance radio show, 'Black Hole' proves that the future shines bright for Craig Connelly and Christina Novelli. 

Download/Purchase:

http://www.beatport.com/track/black-hole-original-mix/4438233



Links:

http://www.craigconnelly.net
http://www.christina-novelli.com

It was one of the biggest tunes of Armin van Buuren’s ‘A State of Trance 2013’ compilation. The next killing collab of John O’Callaghan and Full Tilt. ‘Breathe’ takes another deep breath, given two new interpretations on Captivating Sounds!

The warm vocals of Karen Kelly are still looping in our minds. The melody of ‘Breathe’ still stands strong. John O’Callaghan and Full Tilt share musical synergy, and that’s exactly what makes their originals stand out. A few weeks after its release, ‘Breathe’ is up for remix duties!

Next to the deep, thick-bassed Prog remix, there’s also a full-on energy remix of Will Atkinson. A big fan of the higher BPM, his remix is on the verge of acid, uplifting and melodic trance. A solid banger, created of a highly addictive tune!

Released June 24th 2013.

Source

Links:

http://www.armadamusic.com

http://johnocallaghan.net/

https://www.facebook.com/FullTiltMusic

Lyrics: Aly & Fila feat. Sue McLaren - Mysteries Unfold

I will find that open door

lead me out of hurt

and take me back to earth

Leaving everything before

had i given up

I would not see the mysteries unfold

With you it's simple

the mysteries unfold, unfold,

With you it's simple

The mysteries unfold

I won't have to feel alone

in the darkest hour

there lies the greatest power

And the fear of the unknown

it all disappears

because you're standing here

mysteries unfold

With you it's simple

the mysteries unfold unfold 

With you it's simple

The mysteries unfold

mysteries unfold

With you it's simple

the mysteries unfold

With you it's simple

the mysteries unfold

With you it's simple...

Links:

http://www.alyandfila.com

https://www.facebook.com/suemclarenmusic

First State presents his new vocal track "Battle Of Hearts" featuring the ever so talented Fenja (Jaren Cerf) on vocals. Enjoy!

Release Date : 8th of July 

Label : Magik Muzik

Preview:

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/FirstState.Artist

https://www.facebook.com/jarenlive

http://www.blackholerecordings.com

Lyrics: Bobina with Susana - Play Fire with Fire

You can try to bend me

You won't shake me, you won't break me

You can try to work me

But once bitten twice shy

You can try to blame me

You won't have me

You won't make it

You can try to accept me

Its the only me I've got

I can do good, you know I can do bad

I can turn your whole world upside down in the name of mad

I can do real, I can do fake

I can turn your whole world upside down in the name of ache

Im the one to play fire with fire

Im the one to poor water on ice.

Links:

http://www.bobina.info/

http://www.susanavocalist.com

After a range of strong instrumentals, South-Africa’s Protoculture unveils another vocal gem. Carrying that classic 90’s trance sound, mashed with today’s flavours, is ‘Burning Bridges’ feat. Tricia McTeague.

With more than a decade of experience in EDM –in many different styles – Protoculture knows how to keep his sounds fresh. Today’s trance and prog lovers thank Re*Brand for snatching him up, and look forward to his upcoming artist album, in the works right now. A bit of a pre-taste, and pre-lude to summer, is the sound of ‘Burning Bridges’.

A melody driven trancer with a deep, proggy bass, riding the angelic voice of UK’s Tricia McTeague.

Source

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/ProtocultureOfficial

http://www.triciamcteague.com

https://www.facebook.com/rebrandrecords

http://www.armadamusic.com