2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year for trance music. The genre has seen a huge resurgence in recent years and trance DJs are now some of the most sought-after performers in the industry. Here, we take a look at five of the most popular trance DJs who are making waves in 2023.
One of the biggest names in trance music is Armin van Buuren. An icon of the genre, he’s been releasing hit tracks since his debut album “76” way back in 2003. He continues to dominate the scene with his melodic sound, incredible energy and top production values. His recent collaboration with David Guetta on “Reckless Love” smashed into the Top 10 of Spotify Global Viral Chart and saw him reach a new generation of dance music fans.
Another one of trance’s leading figures is Above & Beyond. This veteran trio have been around since 2000 and have continued to stay relevant by pushing their sound forward while still keeping true to their roots. Their popularity skyrocketed after they released their 2004 breakthrough “Tri-State”, which was followed by their widely acclaimed “Group Therapy” album series in 2011. They continue to tour extensively, recently selling out several stadium shows in Europe, and provide fans with high quality content via their weekly radio show on Sirius XM Channel 507.
Thirdly, there’s Markus Schulz who has become one of the leading faces of American Trance over the last decade or so. He first made waves globally with his 2005 track “The New World” before going on to headline countless festivals all over the globe from EDC Las Vegas to Tomorrowland Belgium . His production style displays an intricate balance between progressive house elements and emotionally-driven melodies that instantly captivate his audience no matter where he plays .
Next up is Paul Oakenfold; one of trance music's pioneers since its inception back in 1995 when he produced legendary tracks like "Southern Sun" . Not only does he remain active as a DJ but he also runs Perfecto Records which have featured some massive releases from producers like Orkidea , Giuseppe Ottaviani , Stoneface & Terminal , Solarstone , and more over the years . Oakenfold continues to release new material such as his 2019 "Dreamstate - New Horizons" compilation which gained immediate success across streaming services worldwide.
Last but not least is Aly & Fila who have been producing trance tunes together since 1999 when they met at college in Cairo . Together they have created some amazing uplifting numbers including 'We Control The Sunlight' (2010) and 'Sandgroper' (2017) as well as remixes for iconic artists such as Tiësto , Above & Beyond , Gareth Emery , BT , John O'Callaghan and many more . In 2021 they launched Future Sound Of Egypt imprint which has become a major player in dance music market due to its successful releases from fresh talents such as W&W , Beatsole , Ferrin & Morris plus veterans like Roger Shah amongst others . This duo shows no sign of slowing down as they continue playing sell-out shows on every continent while consistently releasing quality productions every year!
To summarise then, there are five truly outstanding names that are currently dominating the world of trance music: Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Markus Schulz, Paul Oakenfold and Aly & Fila each bring something unique to this vibrant genre - whether it's forward thinking sounds or timeless anthems - so make sure you don't miss out on their sets if you get chance!