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.
In Four Seasons compilation, Paul Oakenfold curates music for each change in season
In honor of finishing up his year long Four Seasons live tour, dance music legend Paul Oakenfold has released a four disc compilation album aptly entitled "Four Seasons" on Armada Music. The concept is simple but universal; he's designed four distinct mixes for each season of the year. No matter where you are at a given time, if you're a trance lover, Oakenfold's got something for you. Much like his many, many Essential Mixes, he brings in an impressive range of sounds from every corner of the world to bring you along on an aural journey. We've listened through the compilation several times and picked out some favorites for you if you'd like to sample before you dive in all the way.