hard-trance

As the echoes of the early 90s subside, the era of UK rave culture continues to cast a long, vibrant shadow on the electronic music landscape. Among the labyrinthine archives of the era’s classics, one name resonates as both a beacon and an enigma - Illuminatae. In 1993, their seminal record, “Tremora Del Terra,” graced the world with a tantalizing glimpse of techno transcendence. At the time, the track might have been considered a fleeting moment in the rapidly evolving landscape of electronic music....

The music world is an ever-evolving landscape, an aural playground that is constantly shifting and transforming, with the passage of time only serving to enrich its storied history. It is in this vibrant tapestry that we find ourselves reminiscing upon a classic track that has withstood the test of time and, despite being released nearly three decades ago, still manages to captivate our senses and challenge our preconceived notions of what trance music can be....

Once upon a time, in the mid-90s, when techno was the pulsating heartbeat of the underground scene, a monumental record emerged, echoing through the sweaty basements and after-hours clubs of London. Its effects reverberated through time, shaping the musical landscape for years to come. Released on June 18th, 1996, Lochi’s “London Acid City” was a record that encapsulated the essence of the era and brought the acid sound to the forefront....

Picture this: it’s 1995, and the world is dancing to a different beat. An underground scene is simmering in the Netherlands, and from its midst emerges a little-known Dutch DJ and production duo - DJ Misjah and DJ Tim. They’re about to release their seminal EP, ‘Purple Road’, on the 29th of March, and in doing so, alter the course of electronic music history. As we gaze back at this monumental record from today’s perspective, it’s astounding to see how well it has aged and the impact it has had on the genre....

In the annals of electronic music, few releases have aged as gracefully as the 1995 offering from the Dutch DJ and producer duo, DJ Misjah & DJ Groovehead, entitled “X-Trax Vol. 1.” Today, nearly three decades later, we find ourselves reflecting on this seminal work with a profound sense of nostalgia and admiration. “X-Trax Vol. 1” represents a moment in time where the landscape of electronic music was shifting and evolving, as genres like techno and trance were beginning to find their footing in the world of dance music....