It’s only the first quarter of 2025, and ilan Bluestone is already setting the tone for the year with a powerful return to Anjunabeats. His latest release, “40”, a collaboration with Northern Californian composer Jasper Blunk, is a captivating blend of cinematic soundscapes and peak-time trance energy. This emotional journey bridges the world of film scores and the dance floor.
A veteran of the Anjunabeats roster, Bluestone has been a driving force in the modern trance landscape since 2012. Known for his anthemic melodies, lush progressions, and precision-engineered production, ilan’s music has always hit that sweet spot between club euphoria and festival grandeur. From remixing titans like Above & Beyond and Armin van Buuren to collaborating with genre-crossers like ILLENIUM and Teddy Swims, Bluestone’s versatility and emotional depth have made him a mainstay on main stages around the world.
“40” sees ilan team up with long-time friend Jasper Blunk—a self-taught composer best known for scoring major films like Red Sparrow, Pacific Rim, and The Purge franchise. The cinematic DNA is immediately evident in the track’s atmospheric build-up. Blunk’s orchestral textures add emotional gravity, while ilan layers in his signature soaring synths and driving 130 BPM groove that trance fans crave. The result is a track that feels both expansive and intimate, equally at home in a festival set or a solo listening session.
This track was road-tested across North America during ilan’s 2024 tour and proved a crowd favorite long before its official release. Its polished sound design and emotive arc are unmistakably Bluestone — anthemic, uplifting, and perfectly paced.
“40” doesn’t just mark the start of a new chapter for ilan Bluestone—it’s a statement. If this is how 2025 begins, trance lovers have a lot to look forward to.
⭐️ Rating: 9.5/10
🎧 Perfect for:
- Festival main stage sunset slots
- Emotional set closers
- Late-night deep dives into your trance playlist
Bluestone and Blunk deliver a cinematic trance gem that hits all the right notes. “40” is trance at its most emotionally resonant— rich, powerful, and utterly transportive.
Artist: ilan Bluestone, Jasper Blunk
Track: 40
Label: Anjunabeats
Release Date: April 04th, 2025
Get your copy here: https://anjunabeats.ffm.to/rrobaql.oyd
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Take a listen to ilan Bluestone & Jasper Blunk – 40 here:
