There is a certain magic in trance when the title tells you exactly where the record wants to take you. With “Nostalgia,” nilsix — the joint force of Ørjan Nilsen and Mark Sixma — return to Dreamstate Records with a track that wears its heart proudly on its sleeve: energetic, emotional, festival-sized and unmistakably rooted in the golden DNA of uplifting mainstage trance.
Released via Dreamstate Records, “Nostalgia” arrives as a full package including the original version, extended mix and a Balearic Mix, underlining the track’s dual personality: one side built for peak-time trance floors, the other leaning into warmer, more sunset-friendly emotion. Dreamstate’s official SoundCloud listing confirms the release under the Trance genre and connects the track directly with nilsix, Ørjan Nilsen, Mark Sixma and Dreamstate.
What makes “Nostalgia” work so well is the balance between power and sentiment. At 140 bpm, the track moves with real urgency, driven by a tight low end, crisp percussion and that unmistakable big-room trance pressure both producers have mastered over years of peak-time experience. But the emotional core is never lost. The melody feels deliberately familiar without becoming predictable — the kind of lead line that instantly evokes memories of packed arenas, laser-filled breakdowns and those hands-in-the-air moments that made so many of us fall in love with trance in the first place.
The nilsix project itself is built on a serious pedigree. The official nilsix profile describes it as a joint venture between Ørjan Nilsen and Mark Sixma, bringing together a combined musical journey of around 40 years.
Ørjan Nilsen has long been one of Norway’s most recognizable trance exports. Born in Kirkenes, he became known for a groove-heavy, highly energetic production style and has built a catalogue closely tied to Armada Music, A State Of Trance and the global trance scene. Armada Music Publishing describes him as one of the most-played artists on A State Of Trance, with over 125 million Spotify streams and a history of performances at major clubs and festivals worldwide.
Mark Sixma, meanwhile, brings the Dutch big-room trance identity into the partnership. Raised in Breda, a city deeply connected to dance music culture, Sixma has become known for powerful, melody-led productions and anthemic peak-time records. His official artist information highlights his global dance-music reach, while Luminary Artists describes him as one of the creators of big room trance and an artist responsible for several timeless dance and EDM anthems.
Together, that chemistry is exactly what defines “Nostalgia.” It is not a throwback track in the lazy sense. It does not simply copy old formulas. Instead, it channels the emotional rush of classic trance through modern Dreamstate-ready production: cleaner drums, bigger spatial impact, sharper synth design and a breakdown that knows precisely when to open the sky.
The Balearic Mix also deserves attention, because it broadens the emotional palette of the release. Where the main version pushes the festival engine, the Balearic version suggests warmth, coastline, late sunlight and a more reflective mood. It gives “Nostalgia” more replay value and shows that nilsix are not only chasing impact — they are shaping atmosphere.
With “Nostalgia,” nilsix deliver a record that feels made for the modern trance faithful: powerful enough for the mainstage, melodic enough for the purists and emotional enough to stay with you after the last drop fades.
⭐️ Rating: 9 / 10
🎧 Perfect for:
- Peak-time trance sets
- Dreamstate-style festival moments
- Emotional 140 bpm journeys
- Sunset-to-mainstage transitions
- Anyone who still believes trance is at its strongest when melody and energy move as one
A beautifully executed trance weapon from Ørjan Nilsen and Mark Sixma, combining modern Dreamstate power with a classic emotional pulse.
Artist: Nilsix, Orjan Nilsen, Mark Sixma
Track: Nostalgia
Label: Dreamstate Records
Release Date: March 03rd, 2026
Get your copy here: https://dreamstate.ffm.to/nostalgia
Connect with Nilsix:
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Connect with Orjan Nilsen:
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Connect with Mark Sixma:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksixma
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Connect with Dreamstate Records:
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Take a listen to Nilsix – Nostalgia here:
