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Last week, Insomniac announced the return of its fastest growing brand and North Americas largest dedicated trance gathering,DreamstateSoCal. Making its way around the globe to six cities and four countries since its inception in 2015,Dreamstatewill bring thousands of fans home to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA. onFriday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25. Tickets to the highly anticipated event are on saleTuesday, July 11 at noon PT,here.

Following its first-ever hosted stage debut at EDC Las Vegas 2017,Dreamstatewill bring the stunning visual production and ethereal melodies from quantumVALLEY to SoCal. Expanding to four massive stages featuring the most respected names in the genre,Dreamstatehas grown to become an international leader in the trance movement. Last years sold-out celebration brought over 26,000 fans to the dance floor for legendary acts like Paul van Dyk, ATB, Simon Patterson, Vini Vici, MaRLo, and more.

Tickets for the 3rdannualDreamstateSoCal are on saleTuesday, July 11 at noon PT. Ticketing information is available atDreamstateUSA.com.

For the latest news, be sure to followDreamstateonFacebook,Instagram, andTwitter.

To stay up to date with the latest Insomniac news, visitwww.insomniac.com

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Earlier this week, Armin Van Buuren premiered his new track Sunny Days on his radio show, A State of Trance. It was a big moment for him and it was a highly-anticipated track. Of course, it wasnt the most trancy track, but it had a happy summer vibe which is exactly what he aimed to create and the track managed to do it successfully.

However as soon as the track was premiered, it received a lot of backlash from various people. Not everyone was very pleased with how the track sounded, and its okay. Not everyone has to like every track that is possibly released. Its perfectly fine. If one wishes to state their opinions regarding the same also, its not an issue. Each person can voice their opinions as they wish. But things start going wrong when people start shaming the artist for the work they have done. Its not positive and constructive criticism, but abuses that are hurled at the artist, which in my opinion is disgusting.

An artist doesnt choose to restrict his creativity to a specific genre. And if they wish to experiment with different sounds, its wholly their decision. If one is not in favor of it, dont listen to the track. Or listen to another artist who still chooses to make music within the boundaries of the specific genre.

One can never know if something will work out until and unless they experiment or try something new. Sometimes an idea if implemented well, may sound brilliant. In some cases, it may not. Doesnt mean that the artist has changed or chooses to produce a bad track. In the case of Armin, This is what it feels like was again not the most trancy track, but it got him recognition and fame and even a Grammy nomination. The track was not necessarily trance, and I personally am also not a great fan of the track, but it doesnt mean that the track was a bad one. If an artist chooses to take the safe path and produce work that is literally based off templates from his previous track, he is criticized for his lack of creativity. If he or she decides to try something new and tries to blend in a few elements from other genres, then also, they are criticized for not sticking to their so called specific styles or genres. So if both are wrong, what should he or she be doing? Because nothing that he or she makes will collectively satisfy everyone.

Who determines the rules by which an artist plays? Or who determines their so called styles? Why should an artist be restricted to a particular style of music, that too not out of his or her own free will? Embrace was again not the best album that came from Armin. It was not trance. But he had very clearly mentioned it that he was trying to experiment with different instruments with this album. Every track sees the incorporation of a different style of music and set of instruments with trance to produce a fusion. It was a unique concept, probably wasnt implemented too well to the liking of the people. But this doesnt mean that the album was terrible. It extremely upsetting to see people criticize it and curse the artist

When an artist plays a set at a mainstage of a huge festival, he or she is thrown in front of a mix bag. Crowds having people who love various genres of music. So, when they play a set, they have to take all of that into consideration. So, their sets tend to lean slightly towards the commercial side as it has the most crowd appeal. On the other hand, when they play a set at a specific genre dominated stage, they know that 90% of the fans love the genre and they can play a good set within the boundaries of the genre. Here, their sole priority is to appeal to the people at this stage and they can do it well. Just because they have to play a partly commercial set on the mainstage, doesnt mean they are sell-outs.

A similar situation was faced by quite a few musicians and artists who have gotten frustrated and eventually choose to leave the rat race. All that I am trying to say here is, as fans today, we tend to get a little too cynical about peoples work. If one cant appreciate what an artist does, its perfectly fine. You dont have to. Just because we have the freedom of speech and there is no form of moral policing on the internet, doesnt mean we can say anything derogatory to an artist. Today, I speak about Armin, because its the most recent one that has taken place. Its not like he isnt producing trance.Saint Vitus under his Gaia moniker was a good trance track. Probably not as good as some of his classic work, but yes, it was a good track.

Through this article, I do not wish to attack any genre or its fans. Its just directed toward that one section of people who tend to cross their limits when it comes to getting critical and negative about the work of a musician or an artist. Everyone has a choice when it comes to their listening preferences. Some may not like how an artist is progressing. Some may feel that the artist has become too commercial or cant produce as well as they used to before. But all I can request is, do not shame an artist. Do not put down their work and call it disgusting.

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Bryan Kearney heads up the list for Psydora.

HYBRID Music Asia presents Psydora, a premiere club night series produced specially for Progressive Psy-Trance lovers. A carefully curated cast of international acts and local heroes are set to unleash a brave new wave of progressive Psychedelic trance.

Open up your senses and be prepared for a wild cosmic journey to the world of Psydora which will be hitting the Klang Valley and Penang club scene on July 14 and 15.

The event will see the return to our shores of Bryan Kearney (IRE), Standerwick (UK) and Sensualise (AUS) while local heroes include misterAriffin, Slashsaiful Hassan, Chukies & Whackboi and Ramsey Westwood.

Bryan Kearney is a dedicated and driven individual with a relentless passion for all things energetic. A talented technician that has continued to climb through the ranks of global dance music to truly establish himself among the Djing elite.He has performed at massive events such as Electronic Daisy Carnival, Electric Zoo, Tomorrowland, Stereosonic and Cream Ibiza.

He has toured extensively all over the globe in countries such as the United States, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Egypt, India and Europe.

It has been quite the compelling story for Standerwick, the once described enigmatic music producer and DJ from Bristol, but there is nothing mysterious about the success he has achieved inside the world of dance music in such a short space of time.

From his early years in song composition stemming from a professional songwritingbackground with Zomba Music Publishing over two decades ago, his decision to move from writing rock music to electronic dance music was a a good move.

From an early age, music has been an integral part of the up-and-coming DJ/producer, Sensualise aka Melbourne-born Roger Ye. He studied classical music as a child, leading to his ability to play multiple instruments including the violin, piano and guitar. With a broad taste in music, his influences include anything from Contemporary, Heavy Metal and Jazz, to Techno, House and Trance.

JULY 14

SOJU SUNWAY

LG2, 119-120, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, PJ

DJs: Bryan Kearney, Standerwick, Sensualise, Slashsaifull Hassan and Chukies & Whackboi.

JULY 15

SOJU PENANG

B2, Entertainment City, Penang Times Square, Penang

DJs: Bryan Kearney, Standerwick, Sensualise, Ramsey Westwood, misterAriffin, Slashsaifull Hassan.

Tickets available starting from RM78. For ticketing details, visit https://hybridentertainment.com.my. Door charges at RM98.

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It is no secret that Insomniac has been busy keeping the trance family happy with their wildly successful Dreamstate brand. Since its launch in 2015, Dreamstate has grown immensely in popularity and size, branching out of the festival crowds and into clubs in cities around the world.

This week, the flagship festival, Dreamstate Southern California will begin announcing their artist lineup for the fall event. Being revealed on social media, the all-trance rave is sure to include the biggest names in trance, psytrance, melodic and progressive.

After a cryptic online video was published, many fans believed to have seen the blurred out image of cloak-wearing duo, GAIA. On July 4, fans of the duo comprised of Armin van Buuren and Benno de Goeij had their doubts erased as Dreamstate affirmed that GAIA will be performing at the NOS Events Center come autumn.

On Wednesday, July 5, a slew of trance artists were exposed, ranging from classic trance to progressive and psytrance DJs. Andrew Rayel, Paul Oakenfold, Sunny Lax, a classics set by Judge Jules, Key 4050 Presented by John O'Callaghan and Bryan Kearney and Hyrda presented by The Thrillseekers are a few of the highlights of the mid-week announcement.

Keep checking back for the latest announcements out of Dreamstate, your trance destination.

Dreamstate SoCal will take place November 24-25 at the National Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino, California. Tickets (including payment options) will go on sale next Tuesday, July 11th.

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When I hold you baaaaaaaby - any 90s kids will of course know those as the opening words to massive dance anthem Set You Free and the act responsible are heading to Blyth.

N-Trance were formed in 1991 and since then they have sold over five million records worldwide.

Their most famous hit single is still probably the aforementioned Set You Free. With Kelly Llorenna on vocals, the track was smash of epic proportions at the end of 1994 and is still a real anthem today. Their other top 10 hits included Stayin Alive and Forever.

The massively popular dance act will be at Deja-Vu club in Blyth on Saturday, July 15 with all of their hits sure to be surrounding out around the Stanley Street nightspot.

The club has recently played host to Radio 1 and Ibiza DJ-ing legends Judge Jules and Dave Pearce.

N-Trance will be joined by Dee-Dee next Saturday, who herself has a UK chart hit called Forever and has recently appeared at Ikon Live events in both Newcastle and Sunderland.

Early Bird tickets for night are sold out but standard tickets are still available online for 15.

VIP Booth tickets with a 35cl bottle of Ciroc Vodka or 5 bottles of lager cost 45 while a VIP booth for 8 people (including 70cl bottles of Ciroc Vodka and unlimited mixers) costs 320.

All ticket types are available online from App E-Tickets.

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A WOMAN was sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Court after being caught with a class A drug at a trance gig.

Rebekah Carral was fined after she was found with 17 tablets of ecstasy.

The court heard the tablets were worth 170.

She admitted that on October 15 last year at the O2 Academy on Eglinton Street she had ecstasy in her possession with intent to supply it to others.

The 24-year-olds defending solicitor said his client had come through to Glasgow with a large group to go to a concert.

It was said that Carral of Eastfield Place in Edinburgh was holding on to the drugs on behalf of her group of friends and there was no intention to make any money from the stash.

A number of the girls had clubbed together for it.

The sentencing sheriff fined her 250.

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The German duo of Kyau & Albert are no strangers to dance music. Having formed their very successful partnership over 20 years ago, Kyau & Albert have amassed quite a dedicated fan-base along with an impressive discography of music. The pair have collectively toured the world many times over and have performed at some of dance musics most influential festivals and venues including; Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas, Surrender, Electric Zoo NYC, Dreamstate, Paradiso, Formula 1, ASOT, Encore Las Vegas, Nature One and countless others. With four very successful artist albums under their proverbial belt, Kyau & Albert have once again set the bar high for what is sure to become their most accomplished artist album to date.

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Matching Stories, Kyau & Alberts fifth artist album, captures the beautiful essence of what makes electronic dance music such a powerful force because it is truly is therapy for your heart and soul. Let Kyau & Albert take you on a walk down Memory Lane, evoking flashbacks of lost (and found) nights on the dance floor that allow you to let go and lose yourself to the power of music. The album is an emotional journey that is all encompassing musical release, an album that embodies all the joys and frailties of what it means to be human.

The debut of About the Sunat Above & Beyonds milestone event, ABGT150 in 2016, sent an uplifting ripple effect well beyond the capacity stadium in Sydney, Australia, flowing to countless global fans that tuned in via the live radio stream and on YouTube. Trace and Wanderlust take you through the crossroads and into the twilight in what can only be described as enchanting trance. Gamla Stan and Delorean break up the sound of the drums with subtle, yet trippy vocal effects.

Adaja Black delivers such an alluring vocal in Love Letter from the Futurethat you feel the skip of your heartbeat. Jeza seeks to Bring You Back to a place you once knew, complete with magical melodic chords. The sultry voice of In Gray lets you find your pride and fall into the funkiest groove in SleepingLions.

Hello Machines make an intoxicating entrance, delivering spectacular soulful sounds in Changes and these repeating cycles of rhythmic house continue to keep you captivated in What Youre About To Burn. Steven Alberts lush voice just may take you to the highest heights and you may feel as though youve been hit by a poetic Meteorite, especially when you catch on to Stevens German twist in Mein Herz and Spren.

01 Memory Lane (2017 album version) 02 Mein Herz 03 About the Sun (2017 album version) 04 Love Letter from the Future [ft. Adaja Black] 05 Trace 06 Bring You Back [ft. Jeza] 07 Spren 08 Changes [with Hello Machines] 09 What Youre About To Burn 10 DeLorean 11 Sleeping Lions [ft. In Gray] 12 Gamla Stan [with Francesco Sambero ft. Madeleine Wood] 13 Wanderlust 14 Meteorite

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CHENNAI : Trance music came to India in the 90s and has been a sensation since then. Although psychedelic trance, a sub-genre of trance music, has been making its way to the hearts of young people, there continues to be misconceptions and myths about it. DJ Sandeep Sharma, who was in the city recently to play his project White Wizard, tells more about this genre of music.

When I started in 1997, I was playing a lot of electronic music and used to listen to a lot of other people who played psychedelic trance music. And soon, I started researching more on it, and before I knew it, I was playing it too he smiles.

Sandeep, who has played across the country and also abroad, says this is his second time in Chennai. I have met a lot of people from Chennai when I play in Goa. The response last time was great too, and that makes me really happy. I learn a lot from all my listeners, he adds.

White Wizard is a night-time psychedelic trance music project that is inspired from a lot of organic sounds of the forests and nature with some percussion and groove-ridden baseline. I am from Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh and have a great connect with nature. My music too is inspired from the sounds of nature. It is organic and I want to be able to connect with my listeners that way. It is a way of opening your mind and becoming conscious of yourself and your surroundings, he says.

Sandeeps passion for music drove him to pursue a career in it. Music is really close to my heart, and honestly, every day is a learning experience for me. I am always looking at evolving and expanding as much as I can.

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Celebrating 250 episodes of Above & Beyonds hugely popular Group Therapy radio show, ABGT250 will take place on Saturday, September 16 & Sunday, September 17 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Central Washington State, 150 miles outside of Seattle. After performing at the Hollywood Bowl, Sydney Opera House and Royal Albert Hall in 2016, Jono, Tony and Paavo have clearly developed a taste for playing the worlds most iconic venues, so perhaps the announcement of the location of ABGT250 should come as little surprise, as the Gorge is widely considered to be one of the most breathtaking natural amphitheatres in the world.

The Saturday will see Above & Beyond celebrate ABGT250 with an 8-hour radio broadcast and global livestream alongside invited guest artists. Meanwhile the Sunday will feature a special Sunday Brunch with Anjunadeep event, showcasing artists from the label responsible for breaking such talents as Yotto, Lane 8 and Dusky in recent years.

This show is 90% sold out already, so be quick if you want to be there. For tickets, shuttle transfers, camping packages and more:ABGT250.com

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Fahadh Faasil, the super talented actor is joining hands with Anwar Rasheed for his upcoming directorial venture, which has been titled as Trance. Recently the sources close to the project revealed a highly exciting news.

Alphonse Puthren, the Premam director has reportedly been roped in, to essay a pivotal role in Trance. Even though the director had made a special appearance in Premam, the role in Trance will be his first official outing as an actor.

Reportedly, the Fahadh Faasil-Anwar Rasheed movie will also feature Kerala state award-winner Vinayakan, Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, etc., in the other supporting roles. The team is yet to finalize the female lead of the project.

Trance, which is scripted by newcomer Vincent Vadakkan, will be majorly filmed at the various locations of Kanyakumari. Amal Neerad, the renowned cinematographer-director has been roped in as the DOP of the project.

Debutant Jackson Vijayan will compose the songs and background score for the movie. Oscar award winner Resul Pookkutty is handling the sound design of the project, which is produced by Anwar Rasheed himself, for Anwar Rasheed Entertainment.

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