Some vocal trance records are built for quiet reflection; others are designed to send a wave of emotion across an entire dance floor. With “Satellite,” David Forbes and Sue McLaren confidently choose the latter. Featured in the “Frequency” chapter of A State of Trance 2026 and introduced through the A State of Trance universe around ASOT 1272, the collaboration now lands as a standalone release on the A State Of Trance label.
At 140 BPM, “Satellite” is a proper high-energy vocal trance record: urgent, uplifting and built around that unmistakable combination of driving momentum and emotional release. David Forbes delivers a production that never loses sight of the dance floor, pushing forward with a powerful rhythmic backbone while allowing the melodic elements to rise above the intensity.
The track’s emotional centre is, naturally, Sue McLaren. Her voice has long been perfectly suited to trance music’s most affecting moments, and “Satellite” once again makes use of that ability to combine vulnerability with strength. Rather than softening the record, her vocal presence gives the production its sense of purpose: a human connection within a fast, expansive trance framework.
There is something refreshingly direct about the way “Satellite” approaches vocal trance. It is not trying to disguise its intentions behind restrained grooves or overly complicated arrangements. This is a record made for hands-in-the-air moments: soaring vocals, energetic drive and a melodic atmosphere that feels instantly at home in an A State of Trance set.
Scottish producer and DJ David Forbes has built a career spanning almost three decades, with his official artist channels describing him as one of the scene’s respected and versatile electronic music figures. His long-standing relationship with the harder, faster and more energetic sides of trance makes him an ideal producer for a 140 BPM vocal anthem such as “Satellite.” Armada also lists Forbes as an artist within its A State Of Trance catalogue.
Sue McLaren has become one of vocal trance’s most recognisable voices, bringing songwriting, vocals, production and DJing together throughout her career. On her official channels, she describes herself as a “melody maker” and vocalist, producer and DJ — a fitting summary for an artist whose voice continues to elevate emotionally charged trance records.
Together, Forbes and McLaren prove to be a natural match. His energetic production style provides the propulsion, while her vocal performance adds the emotional gravity. The result is a release that sits comfortably within the modern A State Of Trance sound while staying loyal to the timeless appeal of uplifting vocal trance.
With “Satellite,” David Forbes & Sue McLaren deliver a powerful vocal trance cut that wastes no time in reaching for the emotional peak. Fast, melodic and unashamedly euphoric, it is exactly the kind of record that reminds listeners why the combination of a commanding vocal and a driving trance production remains so effective.
⭐️ Rating: 9 / 10
🎧 Perfect for:
- Peak-time vocal trance sets
- A State of Trance-inspired playlists
- Festival moments with pure uplifting energy
- Late-night drives with the volume turned up
A standout vocal moment from A State of Trance 2026, “Satellite” is ready to travel far beyond the compilation and become a reliable highlight in uplifting and high-energy trance sets throughout the year.
Artist: David Forbes, Sue McLaren
Title: Satellite
Label: A State Of Trance
Release Date: May 26th, 2026
Get your copy here: https://asot.lnk.to/Satellite
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Take a listen to David Forbes x Sue Mclaren – Satellite here:
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