Who’s Afraid of 138!? began as a dare — an inside joke on A State of Trance made by Armin van Buuren. The concept quickly evolved into something much more, and soon a worldwide alliance was formed between lovers of uplifting, uptempo, and driving trance. Today the label isn’t just a dare, it’s a promise and a commitment. A commitment to delivering the strongest tunes in this powerful genre to the world.

Long-time heroes like Aly & Fila, Armin van Buuren, John O’Callaghan, and many more are all here in this double set, expertly mixed by Photographer and Simon Patterson.

There’s a touch of looking back on this record, more of a nod to the early roots of trance. The vibe swerves between old and new just like a late-night live set from either of these captivating artists. Pleasing everyone is no easy task, and it requires a supreme dedication to balance. It’s safe to say that Photographer & Simon Patterson achieve that blend and more, mixing with masterful precision.

Once you fall in love with this record, you might just have the desire to keep playing it more and more. With each repetition, you’ll begin to ask again and again… Who’s Afraid of 138!?

Pre-order @ http://bit.ly/WAO138mix_iT

Today Armin van Buuren broke yet another very important milestone – this time the world-renowned artist and DJ broke the 1 million mark for YouTube subscribers, a significant achievement rewarded with a commemorative plaque from YouTube.

As a thank you to the fans who made it possible, Armin recorded a special thank you and personal message which you can watch here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clT5Oeu2w4w

As an added bonus, Armin will be uploading a never-before-released mashup from Andrew Rayel of 2 of his tracks, called: ‘Armin van Buuren & Andrew Rayel feat. Sharon Del Adel – In And Out Of Intense (Andrew Rayel Mashup)’. Van Buuren played the tune to tremendous reactions at the second weekend of Tomorrowland this year, and now you can listen to it here: http://youtu.be/xj42mER0Yx0

After Armin van Buuren called out his record label, Armada Music, the team sprang into action on what was already one of the rainiest (and coldest) days of Dutch summer. Not backing down, the crew did their part, and challenged David Lewis Productions, Ministry of Sound UK, and Ultra Music to follow suit. Will they accept Armada’s ice bucket challenge for ALS?

The 10th edition of Armin’s summer quiz series is now open! This time we’re throwing in an added bonus… In addition to winning two tickets to Ushuaïa, you can also win a Philips M1X-DJ Soundsystem! This is one quiz you definitely don’t want to miss out on.

To enter this week’s quiz, click here!

Armin just completed the ice bucket challenge for ALS, and personally donated €5,000 to the cause. Nominated by Yolanthe, Armin chose Mr. Probz and, *gulp*, the entire Armada crew as well for the next challenge! More to follow soon?

Armin van Buuren is about to bring the magical feeling of Ibiza to the rest of the world, with a brand new mix compilation due September 9th, 2014. The album, which is available for pre-order today on iTunes, is the culmination of his weekly residency each Thursday at the Ushuaïa Beach Hotel. This double-mix compilation is a collection of the biggest tracks from his sets this summer in Ibiza. The album also includes the brand new track ‘Hystereo’ from Armin himself.

The compilation also features Armin’s remix of Idina Menzel’s ‘Let It Go’ (from Disney’s ‘Frozen’), and smash tunes from trance greats Omnia, Mark Sixma, Paul Oakenfold, Aly & Fila, Gaia, Andrew Rayel, Cosmic Gate, and many more of the world’s top producers, in addition to original Armin van Buuren mash-ups.

Armin has previously held residencies in Ibiza for many years and was long a mainstay of Privilege, Amnesia, Space, and the other super clubs on the island. Now he has his sights set on the moment’s hottest beach hotel and club, the world-famous Ushuaïa.

Since it began in 2001, Armin van Buuren’s ‘A State of Trance’ Radio Show has shattered expectations and boundaries. Broadcast to over 25 million listeners each week, the show currently airs in over 70 countries, on satellite, national, and local radio.

The album is now available for pre-order here.

Listen to Armin’s A State of Trance Radio Playlist on Spotify.

Tracklist:

CD 1
01 Armin van Buuren – Hystereo (Intro Mix)
02 David Gravell – Timebomb
03 Omnia – Tomorrow People
04 Mark Sixma – Adagio For Strings
05 Alex M.O.R.P.H. feat. Natalie Gioia – The Reason
06 Armin van Buuren feat. Laura Jansen – Sound Of The Drums (Bobina Remix)
07 Armin van Buuren feat. Lauren Evans – Alone (Thomas Newson Remix)
08 Paul Oakenfold – Toca Me
09 Faruk Sabanci – Alexandria
10 Heatbeat – Bloody Moon
11 Cosmic Gate & Ørjan Nilsen – Fair Game
12 KhoMha – Asylum
13 Andy Moor – Fade To Light (Joseph Areas ‘Dirty Rock’ Remix)
14 Andrew Rayel feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn – One In A Million*
15 Mark Sixma – Shadow (W&W Edit)*
16 Alexander Popov – Eternal Flame
17 Yves de Lacroix feat. Marell – Destroyves
18 Heatbeat – Aerys*
19 Cosmic Gate & Eric Lumiere – Falling Back*
20 Simon Patterson feat. Sarah Howells – Dissolve
21 Armin van Buuren & Andrew Rayel – EIFORYA (Talla 2XLC 140 Remix)*
22 Cosmic Gate – Exploration Of Space*

*Armin van Buuren Mash Up

CD 2
01 Armin van Buuren – Ping Pong (Kryder & Tom Staar Remix)
02 Andrew Bayer – The District
03 Dan Thompson – Propaganda
04 Maarten de Jong – Red And White
05 MaRLo and Fisherman & Hawkins – Forces
06 Jorn van Deynhoven – New Horizons (A State Of Trance 650 Anthem) (Mark Sixma Remix)
07 David Gravell – The Last Of Us
08 Arisen Flame – Explorer
09 Idina Menzel – Let It Go (Armin van Buuren Remix)
10 Andrew Rayel feat. Sylvia Tosun – There Are No Words
11 Ayu – Terminal (Dub Mix)
12 Markus Schulz – Remember This (Mark Sherry Remix)
13 Philippe El Sisi & Abstract Vision feat. Jilliana Danise – This Time (Wach Remix)
14 Mhammed El Alami & illitheas – Horizon
15 Aly & Fila with SkyPatrol feat. Sue McLaren – Running
16 John O’Callaghan feat. Jennifer Rene – Games (Ian Standerwick Remix)
17 Aly & Fila meets Roger Shah feat. Sylvia Tosun – Eye 2 Eye [FSOE 350 Anthem]
18 Sneijder & Bryan Kearney – Next Level
19 Gaia – Empire Of Hearts (Johann Stone Remix)

Five-time #1 DJ in the world (currently #2) Armin van Buuren could use your vote in this year’s DJ Mag Top 100. From his chart-topping, Grammy-nominated, multiple platinum, gold, and silver certifications for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’, to his summer residency at Ushuaïa Ibiza, to his year-round world tour for Armin Only: ‘Intense’, to his A State of Trance 650: ‘New Horizons’ world tour, Armin van Buuren has had one of his best years ever.

He’s broken new ground as a performer, artist, live act, and producer and brought defining live shows to just about everywhere on earth. Despite a remarkably packed schedule, he always brings his A State of Trance Radio show to over 25 million listeners each and every week.

If you want to see Armin reclaim his #1 spot this year, cast your vote now!

The cast of characters keeps getting bigger and bigger, and this week’s going to be something for the real fans of trance! Popov, MaRLo, W&W, and Armin will all unite to create what could quite possibly be the best edition yet.

One listen to ‘One In A Million’, and there can be no doubt that Rayel meets and exceeds all the expectations and pressure put on him. Jonathan Mendelsohn’s vocals are transcendental, achieving perfect harmonic union with the song underneath. Paris Blohm’s progressive blaster brings the tune to a new audience, capitalizing on the energy and intensity of the vocal for a crushing drop.

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p>Tomorrowland 2014 was perhaps the most insane to date, and the crowd was absolutely wild! Here it is, Armin’s entire set! We hope you enjoy.