Church of Trance

FEATURING TIMELESS WHITE ISLAND CLASSICS FROM CHICANE, SOLARSTONE, TIËSTO, THREE DRIVES, ENERGY 52, FERRY CORSTEN, ARMIN, RANK 1, SVENSON, GABRIEL & DRESDEN + MANY MORE Having docked at Trance ports near and far, in May 2026, ‘Hypnotised’ - the genre’s quintessential musical companion, embarks on its sister series. The brainchild of Arjan Rietveld , (also author of  Hypnotised - A Journey Through Trance Music , the definitive written history on the subject), its focus shifts from a by-country standpoint to that of a sub-genre to sub-genre exploration. ‘Hypnotised – Balearic Trance’ joins the dots between the genre’s defining moments, linking together undisputed anthems like Three Drives’ immortal ‘Greece 2000’ , York’s ‘Reachers of Civilization’ , and Solarstone’s ‘The Calling’ . It counterweights them with deeper cut crate-diggers like the Transformer Too-riffing ‘La Paloma’ from Dove Beat , Goldenscan’s chiming ‘Sunrise’ , and the holiday yearn of ‘One More Day’ f...

  Listen Church of Trance · Interview with ARJA - Ghost Of The Past [Regenerate] Watch Read If you've been a Trance fan in Europe over the last decade, you're probably not a stranger to the name Ross Smith. Having been a producer since 2010 he’s known for his melodic mixes and unique style that has gained him recognition in the scene, however over the last few years he's embarked on quite a personal journey. When we learned the heart-touching meaning behind the track and the Arja project itself it really moved us, knowing that many of our listeners are going through similar struggles on a day-to-day basis, and wanted to empower each one that they’re not alone and can draw some strength from this powerful story. Can you share the definition of “Ghosts of the Past” and what it means to you? To me “Ghosts of the Past” is a very much an introspective piece. It encompasses the principle idea that life is going to present us with significant challenges. And ultimately, in spit...