Armin van Buuren
Armin van Buuren is a Dutch DJ, record producer, and radio host known for trance music and the syndicated radio show A State of Trance.
A State of Trance: A syndicated radio show and event brand focused on trance and other electronic dance music. Van Buuren created and hosts this long-running show, which helped establish his global profile.
Trance music: A style of electronic dance music characterized by repeating melodic phrases, rhythmic builds, and sustained synth textures. Trance is the central style associated with van Buuren’s productions and DJ sets.
Disc jockey: A performer who selects and plays recorded music for an audience, often blending tracks in real time. Van Buuren’s DJ sets depend on selecting and mixing tracks for live audiences.
DJ Mag Top 100 DJs: An annual ranking of DJs published by the dance music magazine DJ Mag. Van Buuren has repeatedly topped the poll, reflecting his prominence among international DJ audiences.
Tiësto: A Dutch DJ and producer who became an international figure in electronic dance music. Both artists emerged from the Netherlands’ trance scene and became globally prominent DJs.
A State of Trance Festival: A series of electronic dance music events associated with the A State of Trance brand. The festival extends his radio show’s identity into large-scale live events.
Music production: The process of creating, recording, arranging, and refining music for release or performance. His studio work as a producer is distinct from his role behind the DJ decks.
Electronic dance music: Dance-oriented music made primarily with electronic instruments, production, and performance techniques. His career helped bring trance into the wider international electronic dance music scene.
Benno de Goeij: A Dutch electronic music producer and songwriter, known for his work with Rank 1. De Goeij has collaborated with van Buuren on production and songwriting.
Armin Only: A concert concept built around extended solo performances by Armin van Buuren. These shows present his music through performances centered on a single DJ.