Click here to listen to ARTBAT & Armin van Buuren – “Take Off”
Sparked by a chat backstage at Armin van Buuren’s flagship trance festival, A State of Trance, back in 2023, electronic music powerhouse duo ARTBAT have teamed up with the trance pioneer for a trance-meets-techno collaboration: ‘Take Off,’ released today on Armada Music.
Merging the pulsating bassline and rolling rhythm, characteristic of an ARTBAT production, with Armin van Buuren’s signature trance builds, melodic chords, and driving bass, ‘Take Off’ skillfully infuses the Ukrainian pair’s distinctive output with the Dutchman’s expertise, resulting in a fresh and dynamic cross-genre debut linkup.
“Collaborating with Armin van Buuren, who is such a legend in the dance game, has been really special,” ARTBAT says. “We can’t believe this collaboration hasn’t happened before now, and we’re very happy that Armin asked us to do a collaboration, which has brought something so special to our sound. It’s been enjoyable to explore and push the boundaries of both our sounds. It’s an honor to have worked alongside such a groundbreaker in his lane.”
“ARTBAT’s exceptional performance at last year’s ‘A State of Trance’ festival sparked immense inspiration in me,” Armin van Buuren adds. “Even though I was deep into album mode and immersed in a sound that is quite different from ‘Take Off,’ their music prompted a lot of ideas. I thought of the ‘Space Case’ concept and how its theme, spoken word, and trancey stabs would chime in with the unique ARTBAT sound. This collaboration feels like it’s been a long time coming, and I’m thrilled it’s now seeing the light of day.”
‘Take Off’ is available now via Armada Music.
About Armin van Buuren
Armin van Buuren has long been a global ambassador for electronic music. He currently has nine full-length artist albums to his name , ‘Breathe In’ included , and continues to cultivate a massive worldwide following through his weekly A State of Trance radio show, event series and album series, reaching 40 million listeners from 80 different countries every week. Armin van Buuren headlines tens to hundreds of shows per year at leading festivals and venues around the world, including Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas, New York), Ultra Music Festival (Miami), Lollapalooza (Chicago) and Tomorrowland (Belgium) plus residencies on Ibiza and in Las Vegas. Last summer alone, he reconnected with fans through over thirty shows, including the ‘Feel Again’ shows in the Ziggo Dome, Ultra Europe, Tomorrowland, Parookaville, Creamfields, Electric Zoo, and his summer residencies at Hï Ibiza and Ushuaïa.
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Artur and Batish have become unparalleled electronic music forces, earning accolades as Mixmag Stars of the Year and Beatport’s top-selling artists. Their chart-topping hits like the ‘Age of Love’ (Rave Remix), ‘Horizon,’ and ‘Best of Me feat. Sailor & I,’ and remixes and collaborations for and with artists such as Monolink, Köslch, Camelphat, Sono, David Guetta, and Idris Elba have solidified their position as industry powerhouses. As sought-after DJs, they have captivated crowds at prestigious festivals and clubs like Tomorrowland, Creamfields, Timewarp, Awakenings, Cercle, EDC, and Hi Ibiza, while their UPPERGROUND label, which was launched in 2021, has quickly risen to prominence by championing visionary artists in the electronic, melodic house and techno, and putting on events around the world. ARTBAT’s music has also transcended other realms, featuring in ফ্যাশন campaigns with brands like Emporio Armani and Grand Seiko and on platforms like TikTok and Roblox. With their music being adored by millions of fans worldwide, ARTBAT’s meteoric rise from underground to global stardom has left an indelible mark on the hearts of electronic music enthusiasts worldwide.
