Techno Trance: Armin van Buuren and Adam Beyer Unite for Debut Collaboration

Amsterdam, September 5 – Where trance soars and techno pulses, a revitalized sound comes alive. ‘Techno Trance’ marks the first-ever collaboration between global trance icon Armin van Buuren and techno frontrunner and Drumcode label boss Adam Beyer, bringing together two of electronic music’s defining voices on a single record. The track revisits a three-decade legacy while offering a fresh perspective for today’s dancefloors, creating a bridge between past and present that resonates with fans of both genres.

Listen to Armin van Buuren & Adam Beyer vs D-Shake - Techno Trance

The track is a take on Dutch producer D-Shakes’s 1992 classic, ‘Techno Trance (Paradise Is Now)’, originally driven by mechanical 909 beats and trance-like hypnotic riffs; a sound that was rare at the time. Looking back to a genre-blurring era when elements of techno, acid house, and early trance freely crossed paths, the rework pays homage to that legacy while enhancing it with modern production. Delivering a bold, cutting-edge sound built for 2025’s dancefloors. It blends Armin’s uplifting synths and euphoric breakdowns with Adam’s driving kicks and hypnotic percussion.

“Techno Trance still hits hard after 30 years," says Armin van Buuren. "Reworking it with Adam let us revive the spirit of that era in a 2025 jacket, connecting a new generation on the dancefloor with our combined signature sounds. I was so excited by the reaction, it shows that when you take risks and explore beyond genre boundaries, fans are ready to embrace it, and the energy on stage and in the crowd proves it."

In the early ’90s, electronic genres were still undefined and establishing themselves, resulting in crossovers. Thirty years later, fans and DJs are once again moving fluidly across styles, enjoying music without boundaries. By revisiting this classic, Armin and Adam have created a track that connects the past with the present, a statement piece for modern dance culture.

‘Techno Trance’ premiered during their back-to-back set at A State of Trance 2025 in Rotterdam and has since become a mainstay in both artists’ sets. The track’s crossover appeal was clear from the start. “Playing the track back-to-back with Armin and seeing both trance and techno fans connect instantly was incredible,” says Adam Beyer. “It shows that great music goes beyond genres and eras, and the energy speaks for itself. Moments like that remind me why we do this, seeing people from different scenes come together through the power of music is truly special.”

To extend the concept visually, Armin and Adam created a limited edition T-shirt with a mirrored ‘Techno Trance’ graphic: flip it, and either genre takes the spotlight while the energy remains unchanged. The limited edition T-shirt is available in the Armada Music webshop.

‘Techno Trance’ is available now on all streaming platforms via Armada Music.

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About Armin van Buuren

Armin van Buuren has been a global ambassador for electronic music for over thirty years, with a Grammy nomination, five #1 spots in the DJ Mag Top 100, and nine full-length artist albums to his name. Through his exemplary productions, groundbreaking live shows (e.g. his new ‘THE ORB’ world tour) and his weekly A State of Trance radio show (44 million listeners from over 80 different countries), event series and album series, he cultivates a massive global following.

Armin van Buuren headlines tens to hundreds of shows per year at leading festivals and venues around the world, including Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas, New York), Ultra Music Festival (Miami), Lollapalooza (Chicago. Berlin) and Tomorrowland (Belgium, Brazil), plus residencies on Ibiza and in Las Vegas, and his own A State of Trance events in Rotterdam, London, Mexico and beyond. As a producer, Armin van Buuren has joined forces with the biggest artists in dance music and beyond, from Hardwell, David Guetta and Martin Garrix, to Moby and Jon Bon Jovi. In June 2025, he released his ninth studio album, ‘Breathe’.   

Armin van Buuren is also the co-founder of Armada Music, the world’s biggest independent dance music label. 

www.arminvanbuuren.com, www.astateoftrance.com, www.armadamusic.com

About Adam Beyer

Adam Beyer is one of techno’s true originators, remaining at the forefront since the ’90s. Over three decades, the Swedish pioneer has performed at nearly every major club and festival worldwide, delivered two BBC Radio 1 Essential Mixes and a fabric mix, and launched three record labels, most notably Drumcode: a global powerhouse with a syndicated radio show, weekly streams, and international events.

Founded in 1996, Drumcode quickly became techno’s defining label, releasing Beyer’s own high-voltage productions alongside early records from Cari Lekebusch, Joel Mull, Marco Carola and more. Today, it stands as the genre’s leading imprint, surpassing 250 releases, including Kevin Saunderson’s revived E-Dancer project, and championing artists such as Robert Hood, Amelie Lens, Len Faki, TYGAPAW, Bart Skils and Layton Giordani.

A meticulous selector and festival headliner, Beyer’s sets push sonic and visual boundaries while staying rooted in techno’s countercultural spirit. Recent highlights include residencies at Hï Ibiza and M2 Miami, headline slots at Coachella, and performances at Tomorrowland, Awakenings, Creamfields and Junction 2.