When trance soars and techno pulses, something extraordinary happens. That’s exactly the case with “Techno Trance”, the first-ever collaboration between global trance icon Armin van Buuren and techno powerhouse Adam Beyer, released on Beyer’s legendary Drumcode label. Clocking in at a driving 134 BPM, the track reimagines Dutch producer D-Shake’s 1992 underground classic “Techno Trance (Paradise Is Now)” for a whole new generation of dancefloors.
Armin van Buuren needs no introduction to trance fans – a five-time DJ Mag #1 DJ, host of A State of Trance, and one of the genre’s most enduring figureheads. Across two decades, he has defined the sound of uplifting and progressive trance while constantly pushing into new territories. Adam Beyer, meanwhile, is nothing short of a techno institution. As the founder and visionary behind Drumcode, he has built one of the most respected imprints in electronic music, shaping modern techno with his hypnotic, uncompromising sound.
Bringing these two titans together on one track is historic. While their sonic worlds often run parallel, “Techno Trance” proves that when those paths intersect, the results are electrifying.
The original “Techno Trance” by D-Shake was groundbreaking in 1992, as it merged mechanical 909 beats with hypnotic riffs in a time when genres were still undefined. Armin and Adam’s 2025 rework pays homage to that spirit of genre-blurring innovation while giving it a contemporary twist: Adam layers in his trademark pounding kicks and percussion, while Armin injects soaring synths and euphoric breakdowns. The result is a bold, cutting-edge production that bridges the past and present, inviting both trance and techno fans onto the same dance floor.
Premiered during their back-to-back set at A State of Trance 2025 in Rotterdam, the track instantly lit up the crowd – a clear sign of its crossover power. Since then, it has become a mainstay in both artists’ sets, uniting audiences with its hybrid energy.
Armin reflects: “Techno Trance still hits hard after 30 years. Reworking it with Adam let us revive the spirit of that era in a 2025 jacket, connecting a new generation on the dancefloor with our combined signature sounds.” Beyer echoes this sentiment: “Playing it with Armin and seeing trance and techno fans connect instantly was incredible. It shows that great music goes beyond genres and eras.”
“Techno Trance” is more than just a rework – it’s a statement piece. It embodies the fluidity of modern dance culture, where boundaries dissolve and energy is all that matters. By blending the euphoric and the relentless, Armin van Buuren and Adam Beyer have crafted one of 2025’s most defining crossover anthems.
⭐️ Rating: 9/10
🎧Perfect for:
- Festival mainstages
- Dark warehouse raves
- Those unforgettable back-to-back moments where genres collide and the crowd becomes one
Artist: Armin van Buuren, Adam Beyer, D-Shake
Track: Techno Trance
Label: Drumcode
Release Date: September 05th, 2025
Get your copy here: https://avbabd.lnk.to/TechnoTrance
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Take a listen to Armin van Buuren & Adam Beyer vs. D-Shake – Techno Trance here:
