As one of the fifteen breath-taking songs on ‘Embrace’, ‘Hands To Heaven’ rises as a smashing collaboration between Armin van Buuren and LA based songwriting team Rock Mafia. The result is undeniably impressive, seamlessly combining the distinctive Rock Mafia contribution with Armin’s drifting melodies, flawless harmonies, and a solid bassline. With it being one of the mighty trancers on the album, Trance fans from all over the globe have cause to rejoice.

Listen or download: Armin van Buuren feat. Rock Mafia – ‘Hands To Heaven’

Today, Armin van Buuren launched the official music video of ‘Strong Ones’ feat. Cimo Fränkel. The music video was shot on one of the gorgeous beaches near Lisbon, Portugal, and features both artists alongside a variety of actors. ‘Strong Ones’ is the third single of Armin van Buuren forthcoming album ‘Embrace’, to be released on October 29^th.

The launch of the official music video of ‘Strong Ones’ was preceded by an ahead-of-schedule release of the single on October 16^th. The release of ‘Strong Ones’ had originally been scheduled for October 23^rd, but the single quickly became in high demand due to simultaneous nation-wide radio premieres in the U.S. (Sirius XM, Evolution/iHeartRadio) and The Netherlands (Radio 538) on October 15^th.

Listen or download ‘Strong Ones’

Watch the official music video of ‘Strong Ones’ feat. Cimo Fränkel

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While Armin van Buuren obliterates the boundaries of genres, the specific skill set of singer-songwriter Cimo Fränkel enters the mix of ‘Strong Ones’. With the merging of a beautifully strummed guitar, Cimo’s spectacular vocals, and Armin’s melodic ingenuity, a real floor thriller unfolds, allowing for Armin’s signature sound to thrive. As a song capable of kindling the flames in one’s heart, this record is for the ‘Strong Ones’.

After having talked about doing a track together for ages, Armin van Buuren and Cosmic Gate finally made it happen. The combined skill of the Dutch mastermind and the German music pioneers led to a cut bursting with energy, complemented by a stunning melody and compelling atmosphere. Emerging as a serious dance floor thriller, ‘Embargo’ is a joint venture worth of an infinite amount of replays.

Listen or download: Armin van Buuren & Cosmic Gate – ‘Embargo’

Just one day before the official release of ’Embrace’, Armin van Buuren will be launching his sixth full-length artist album in style. On October 28th, from 22.30 ’til 02.00 CET , a special ‘Embrace’ release party is to take place in the Transformatorhuis Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam, where Armin van Buuren himself will be performing during the showcase of the album, accompanied by various artists that are featured on the album.

Want to be there? Tickets to the ‘Embrace’ release party can be found here: http://bit.ly/AVBEMBRACE

Listen or download: Armin van Buuren – ‘Embrace’

Today, Armin van Buuren released his new single ‘Strong Ones’ on record label Armada Music. The single features the distinctive tones of Dutch singer-songwriter Cimo Fränkel and is one of the many striking collaborations featured on Armin’s sixth studio album called ‘Embrace’, to be released on October 29^th.

The release of ‘Strong Ones’ had originally been scheduled for October 23^rd, but the single quickly became in high demand due to simultaneous nation-wide radio premieres in the U.S. (Sirius XM, Evolution/iHeartRadio) and The Netherlands (Radio 538) on October 15^th. Fueling the widespread enthusiasm amongst Armin’s fans even further, the teaser of the forthcoming official music video of ‘Strong Ones’ was launched later that day, merely a few hours after the radio premieres.

On the same day, Armin van Buuren was handed the first physical copy of his ‘Embrace’ album by fly board pilot Bo Krook, after a stunning performance on the Amsterdam canals. As it happened, it was the kick-start of a day filled with radio appearances and single premieres for the renowned electronic music artist, all leading to the ahead-of-schedule release of ‘Strong Ones’.

Listen or download Armin van Buuren feat. Cimo Fränkel – ‘Strong Ones’

During this week’s episode of the A State Of Trance radio show, Armin van Buuren has launched the teaser of the brand new music video of ‘Strong Ones’, the third single of his ‘Embrace album. Armin van Buuren spoke of the teaser in his radio show at the exact time of the launch, after which he premiered the track on the show.

‘Strong Ones’ features the distinctive voice of Dutch singer-songwriter Cimo Fränkel and will be officially release on October 23rd through record label Armada Music.

Check out the teaser of the ‘Strong Ones’ music video below!

Today, the artwork of ‘Strong Ones’, the next single of Armin van Buuren’s forthcoming album ‘Embrace’, has been revealed. The single was made in collaboration with Dutch singer-songwriter Cimo Fränkel and is the third song of the album that is to be officially released as single through Armada Music.

‘Strong Ones’ will be officially released on October 23rd.

Presenting a merging of two very different pillars on the musical spectrum, Armin van Buuren has once again opened his arms to one of the long-lasting music genres, resulting in this tremendous collaboration with renowned Jazz trumpeter Eric Vloeimans.

Kicking off with atmospheric piano tones after which Eric Vloeimans’ distinctive trumpet sounds enter the mix, ‘Embrace’ enfolds as a classic Armin van Buuren trancer, complete with a beautiful set of strings, an enthralling melody, and a magnificent build-up. Multifarious records like this only come into existence when embracing all that’s unexpected.

Listen or download: Armin van Buuren feat. Eric Vloeimans – ‘Embrace’

On September 29th, 2015, exactly one month before the official release of his sixth full-length studio album ‘Embrace’, Armin van Buuren was amongst the winners of the annual DJ awards in Pacha, Ibiza. Reeling in the title of Best Trance DJ in the 18th edition of the happening, it became evidently clear that Armin is still one of the most popular Trance DJs of the moment.

The award ceremony was streamed live, enabling people to witness Armin van Buuren’s video acceptance. Due to other responsibilities, the Grammy® nominee and five-time DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Poll winner couldn’t physically attend the award ceremony, but nevertheless arranged for an acceptance speech. In his own words, he expressed his gratitude for the continuous support of his fans and that being chosen as the Best Trance DJ fills him with joy and pride.

GRAMMY® nominated electronic musician Armin van Buuren will release his sixth and latest full-length studio album, ‘Embrace’ (Armada Music) on October 29th, 2015. The full tracklist of the album will be revealed today during the 733rd episode of Armin’s weekly A State of Trance (ASOT) radio show. The weekly two-hour ASOT radio show is currently heard by more than 33 million listeners on 100 FM radio stations in 84 countries. Beginning today, ‘Embrace’ will be available for digital pre-order; the physical pre-order has been available since September 3rd.

Truly a remarkable and comprehensive work-of-art, ‘Embrace’ is quite possibly Armin’s best creative effort to date. With more than 17 years as a professional DJ and producer to his credit, Armin has developed a finely honed ability to create the most dynamic music. It’s music that’s as aurally stimulating as it is emotionally dense.

‘Embrace’ includes genre-shattering collaborations. They include a number of brand-new collaborations between Armin and: the Dutch jazz trumpeter, Eric Vloeimans (‘Embrace’); singer/songwriter Cimo Fränkel (“Strong Ones”); popular Dutch band, Kensington (“Heading Up High”); and fellow GRAMMY® nominee, Gavin DeGraw (“Looking For Your Name”). The first two singles from ‘Embrace’ are out now: “Another You” featuring Mr. Probz and “Off The Hook” with Hardwell.

Said Armin of the stylistic diversity of his ‘Embrace’ album, “Each of the instruments you see on the album cover – which was shot by Anton Corbijn – was an instrument actually used on the album! I thought it would be a real challenge to myself to try to create dance music using all of these disparate instruments. I really wanted to push myself past my comfort zone and create something very exciting not just for me, but for all the lovers of music out there. I hope you enjoy it.” Judging by the ecstatic reaction of audiences whenever Armin plays his album cuts onstage, he has, once again, succeeded.

Listen or download: Armin van Buuren – ‘Embrace’

Watch the world premiere of “Embrace,” the title track of the album, live at TomorrowWorld (September 27th).