With Stardust, Nitrous Oxide makes a highly anticipated return to Anjunabeats, reminding us exactly why his name is etched so deeply into the label’s late-2000s golden era. At 138 bpm, this is unapologetic, forward-driving trance – emotional, energetic, and built for big moments on the dancefloor.
From the first bars, Stardust radiates classic Nitrous Oxide DNA: a powerful, rolling groove, shimmering synth work, and a melody that slowly unfolds rather than rushing for instant gratification. There’s a subtle nostalgia woven into the arrangement, but it never feels dated. Instead, the track balances timeless Anjuna sensibilities with a crisp, modern production sheen that fits seamlessly into today’s peak-time trance sets.
Nitrous Oxide is the alias of Polish producer Krzysztof Prętkiewicz, a prolific artist who helped define the Anjunabeats sound during the late 00s. Tracks like Aurora, Downforce and Show Me became staples across radio shows and festival stages worldwide, cementing his reputation for crafting large-scale, emotionally charged trance. His last Anjunabeats appearance, The Center, featured on Anjunabeats Worldwide 11 mixed by Alex Sonata & TheRio, and marked a strong return to the label.
2025 has already been a standout year for Nitrous Oxide, with performances at Luminosity Beach Festival, Stogi Beach Party, We Love Trance Open Air, and Freedom Parade in Łódź, alongside the release of his artist album Drive. Adding to the momentum, he recently opened for Above & Beyond at B90 in Gdańsk during their Bigger Than All Of Us tour – a clear signal that Nitrous Oxide is firmly back in the spotlight.
Stardust doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel – and that’s precisely its strength. It’s a confident, mature trance record that leans into melody, atmosphere, and drive, delivering a euphoric payoff that feels earned rather than forced. For long-time Anjuna fans, this is pure goosebump material; for newer listeners, it’s a masterclass in how uplifting trance should be done.
⭐️ Rating: 9.5 / 10
🎧 Perfect for:
- Peak-time festival moments
- Hands-in-the-air club sets
- Anjunabeats throwback sessions
- Anyone craving melodic trance with depth, power, and soul.
Artist: Nitrous Oxide
Track: Stardust
Label: Anjunabeats
Release Date: December 19th, 2025
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