Gabriel & Dresden feat Betsie Larkin – Play it Back (Maor Levi Radio Mix)
Gabriel & Dresden's first vocal production in 5 years has officially received the Maor Levi treatment. This Israeli newcomer was featured on Dancing Astronaut earlier this year when he debuted his MOARBASS podcast, transcending the ethereal trance aesthetic with dubstep and electro elements. Already receiving strong support from Armin Van Buuren on his ASOT podcast, Maor's rendition of the highly-acclaimed original adds a stunning top line melody and savagely punchy percussion.
Armin van Buuren recaps best of 2012 with annual Year Mix
At the end of every year, Armin van Buuren releases a Year Mix, compiling the best of trance and progressive into one impressive mega-mix. Fans of Armin know the value of these mixes; they are expertly crafted representations of his layering, beat matching, and mixing skills -- demonstrative of how and why he tops international DJ charts year after year. For those of you who cannot wait until this pops up on Soundcloud or airs on ASOT, you can purchase the full two CD set now on iTunes.
DA’s Best of the Rest: Monday December 3rd, 2012
Best of the Rest is a daily feature from Dancing Astronaut that recaps the most important posts of the day as well as the stuff we didn’t get to. With the rapidity that dance music news and releases come out it’s difficult for us to hit everything — we hope BOTR serves as a catch-all. Make sure to check it out at the end of each day to ensure you don’t miss anything!
DA’s Best of the Rest: Tuesday November 27th, 2012
Best of the Rest is a daily feature from Dancing Astronaut that recaps the most important posts of the day as well as the stuff we didn’t get to. With the rapidity that dance music news and releases come out it’s difficult for us to hit everything — we hope BOTR serves as a catch-all. Make sure to check it out at the end of each day to ensure you don’t miss anything!
Ørjan Nilsen – Copperfield
Norwegian producer Ørjan Nilsen is out with his latest single "Copperfield" on Armin van Buuren's Armind Recordings. If his popularity wasn't already apparent fro m the success of other recent releases like "Viking," "Endymion," and his Armin collab "Better," Ørjan also snagged a #32 spot on this year's DJ Mag poll. "Copperfield" is a ravey trance track with a chunky bassline and topline that manages to feel pretty old school. It's obvious Ørjan draws influence from Armin's sound (the track was also featured on A State of Trance back in October), but also toes the line between trance and a more tech house feel. Listen and purchase after the break.