When two of trance’s most uncompromising talents join forces, the result is inevitably electrifying. AA Meeting — the collaborative alias of Activa (Rob Stevenson) and John Askew — returns with another high-octane missile titled “Flashback,” released on the ever-raw and relentless VII imprint.
AA Meeting is not just a name; it’s a statement of intent. Activa and Askew fuse decades of mastery into a project that pushes the boundaries of tech-driven, emotionally charged trance. Askew, long hailed as one of the UK’s most fearless trance selectors and producers, brings the grit and bite, while Activa, a pillar of the UK trance underground with roots in the melodic, uplifting side of the genre, delivers the finesse and harmonic edge.
With “Flashback,” they launch listeners into hyperspace. Clocking in at 142 BPM, this track doesn’t just move—it charges like a solar flare. From the moment the acid-tinged riffs evolve, you’re strapped in for a white-knuckle ride. There’s a clear nod to the Vandit era—those early 2000s glory days of Paul van Dyk’s storming club sets—yet the production is firmly rooted in today’s sleek, high-definition sonic landscape.
The break is an ethereal breather, but it’s deceptive: the build surges with anticipation, leading to a drop that’s pure destruction on the dancefloor. Filtered synths, gritty basslines, and tightly wound percussion collide in a euphoric explosion, engineered with the precision that both Activa and Askew are known for.
⭐️ Rating: 9.5/10
🎧 Perfect for:
- Peak-time festival chaos
- Dark club basements
- Anytime you need to vaporize reality with 142 bpm worth of energy
“Flashback” is AA Meeting doing exactly what the trance underground has come to worship them for: high-voltage, no-frills, floor-destroying trance. It’s the kind of track that would send a packed 4am warehouse crowd into collective orbit.
Artist: AA Meeting
Track: Flashback
Label: VII
Release Date: May 02nd, 2025
Get your copy here: https://www.beatport.com/de/release/flashback/5024045
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Connect with Activa:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ActivaMusic
X: https://www.twitter.com/activamusic
Connect with VII:
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Take a listen to AA Meeting – Flashback here:
