When Giuseppe Ottaviani and Andrew Rayel appear on the same title, expectations are naturally high. With “How Do We Know”, those expectations are not only met, but transformed into a shining mainstage moment built around melody, emotion and that unmistakable Armada-sized lift.
Released on Armada Music, the track brings together three strong musical identities: Ottaviani’s precision-engineered trance energy, Rayel’s dramatic melodic flair and Alessia Labate’s instantly memorable vocal presence.
From the first moments, “How Do We Know” feels designed for big stages rather than small rooms. At 134 bpm, it sits in that powerful sweet spot between modern trance and mainstage festival energy: driving enough to push a crowd forward, but spacious enough to let the vocal breathe. The production is polished and immediate, with a punchy groove, widescreen synth work and a hook that feels made for raised hands at sunset.
What makes the track especially effective is the balance between force and feeling. Giuseppe Ottaviani brings the melodic momentum and production clarity that have made him one of the most reliable names in modern trance. Armada describes him as one of electronic music’s most in-demand artists, highlighting his OTTAGON Live shows, mainstage festival performances and extended club sets as proof of his versatility.
Andrew Rayel adds another layer of drama. Known for his orchestral, euphoric approach to trance, the Moldovan producer has long been part of the Armada universe, and his own Find Your Harmony world has become a key platform for melodic and emotional dance music. Official social posts around the release also pointed to the track’s live momentum, noting that it was premiered together at ADE and later played across the world.
At the center of it all is Alessia Labate. Her performance gives “How Do We Know” its human core: fragile enough to create emotional tension, but strong enough to cut through a festival-sized arrangement. Alessia is a Milan-based singer-songwriter, vocal producer and guitarist, and her own official profile describes her as someone who sings, writes and produces vocals.
The result is a track that feels both familiar and fresh. It has the DNA of peak-time trance, but the arrangement leans into a broader mainstage appeal without losing its melodic soul. The drop does not simply explode; it opens up. The vocal does not just decorate the production; it gives the track its emotional question mark. And that is exactly why “How Do We Know” works: it combines hands-in-the-air impact with enough feeling to stay with you after the final kick fades.
⭐️ Rating: 9/10
🎧 Perfect for:
- Mainstage trance moments
- Festival sunsets
- Emotional peak-time sets
- Armada playlists
- Find Your Harmony fans
- Anyone who loves melodic dance music with a big vocal heart
A powerful, polished and emotionally charged mainstage anthem that successfully brings together Giuseppe Ottaviani’s trance authority, Andrew Rayel’s euphoric grandeur and Alessia Labate’s captivating vocal touch.
Artist: Giuseppe Ottaviani, Andrew Rayel, Alessia Labate
Track: How Do We Know
Label: Armada Music
Release Date: May 01st, 2026
Get your copy here: https://armada.lnk.to/HowDoWeKnowYA
Connect with Giuseppe Ottaviani:
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Connect with Andrew Rayel:
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Connect with Alessia Labate:
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X: https://www.twitter.com/alessialabate_
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Take a listen to Giuseppe Ottaviani & Andrew Rayel feat. Alessia Labate – How Do We Know here:
