ARMIN VAN BUUREN

Electric Zoo makes its triumphant return to its original location, NYC's Randall’s Island Park this Labor Day Weekend (August 30-September 1st) for three days of the world's best in electronic music. To celebrate E Zoo’s fifth anniversary there will be two main stages on expanded festival grounds—which can only mean more confetti, more music, and more fun. The two stages, designated Main Stage West and Main Stage East, will have headliners such as Avicii, Knife Party, Dada Life, David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, and Laidback Luke and others yet to be announced. This year there will be a total of five stages in addition to the two main stages for all you zoo animals out there to choose from.

From Madrid to Mumbai, cities around the globe are still buzzing in the wake of Armin van Buuren's A State of Trance 600 World Tour. Having touched down on ten of its twelve world-wide destinations, the expedition lowered the landing gear last week in preparation for its final two shows. In top form, they came fully equipped with all the makings to celebrate the 600th incarnation of Armin's famed A State of Trance Radio Show.

When word first spread that trance kingpins Armin van Buuren and W&W were to collaborate on a track, the music world exploded. Easily two of the biggest names in the industry, the Dutch producers have had a monster start to 2013. W&W's latest collaboration with Ummet Ozcan on The Code has put the duo in a class of their own as they relentlessly churn out bangers and incredible sets, and Armin's latest collaborations with Arty and Schulz have brought the trance world to the next level.

With Armin's A State of Trance 600 Expedition Tour now set into full swing and W&W on board for the ride, we're sure that D# Fat - their monster collaboration of a song - will find itself into sets and dancefloors worldwide. A perfect combination of both producers' distinct styles, D# Fat is a track that has it all. With its steady introduction and building drumbeats, reverb-heavy buildups and catch synth lines, the song comes together to form a hard hitting banger of a collab. Grab your copy here, out now through Armada, and be sure to catch W&W on any stop of their North American tour.

This Valentine's Day marked the start of something spectacular. While most were fretting about dates and love-me-nots, trance fans around the world were buzzing with anticipation for Armin van Buuren's A State of Trace 600 Expedition Tour, which was set to kickoff in Madrid on the day of love. With thousands of clubgoers eager to celebrate, and an eight hour live broadcast ready to reach millions around the world, Armin and his exceptional lineup of talent broadcasted the culmination of twelve years of A State of Trance with its 600th episode and began the Expedition Tour with a bang.

On the live broadcast of A State of Trance episode 583, Armin van Buuren, donning his "New York State of Mind" shirt, announced the first cities that his legendary ASOT 600 celebration would pass through. Trance fans around the world tuned in, hoping that their months of campaigning had paid off; sure enough, after waiting almost a full two hours, Armin announced New York City as one of the coveted six parties, and fans around the Northeast exploded with excitement.

It's safe to say Armin has been spoiling the city that never sleeps every week since then. With fans still reveling in the afterglow that was New Year's Eve with the trance king himself, Armin has been teasing us with announcements and tidbits in anticipation of the ASOT Expedition that will make its way around the globe, beginning this Valentine's Day in Madrid. From debuting the tour's anthem, an epic collaboration between Armin and Markus Schulz, to the revealing of Madison Square Garden serving as NYC's venue, Armin has managed to increase the excitement on a weekly basis. Finally, on this week's episode, the last remaining piece of information has been revealed, with Armin announcing the full lineup for the minifestival that will take over Madison Square Garden and beyond. Joining the NYC Trance Family on March 30th, Armin brings a stellar lineup to NYC featuring the likes of Markus Schulz, Ferry Corsten, W&W, Alex M.O.R.P.H, and of course, van Buuren himself. With a lineup like this, this party is sure to sell out. Be sure to sign up to receive the pre-sale information here, and be ready for when tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 23. Check out the anthem below, and get pumped - March is just around the corner!

To those in the know, there are no words to describe Armin van Buuren. Titles, rankings, and headlines aside, there is no feeling more powerful than standing face to face with the man as he delivers the unparalleled artistry that are his live sets. If ever there was an epic way to begin a New Year it would be in the graces of the Dutch trance icon, and this year New York City was lucky enough to experience this feeling first handedly.

Pier 36 was set with all the makings to deliver a New Year's Eve to remember. Joonbug's production team partnered with the monstrous warehouse venue just off the Hudson River to create an environment that was well-suited for the evening's events. Tyler Sherritt, Steve Powers, Jerome Isma-AE and Jochen Miller comprised the lineup of support to surround Armin's four hour set, and brought with them a spread of diverse sounds and a varied fanbase to add to the dimension of the night.

One of the best things about the holiday season is the release of yearmixes from our favorite DJs and producers. Recapping the whole year of music in one mix has become a great tradition in the past few years, and who better to lead us into 2013 than the five-time #1 DJ in the world, and Joonbug's own NYE headliner, Armin van Buuren.

Last year's mix is still a classic, featuring over 80 tracks and crossing multiple genres. But, Armin being Armin, the 2012 yearmix is even bigger. Featuring over 100 of the year's biggest tunes and names (Markus Schulz, Dash Berlin, Gareth Emery, Andrew Rayel, Arty), this mix is sure to make some noise. After all, it's got the Armin seal of approval. Get in the mood for an epic New Year's Eve and preorder it here now! And don't forget to watch Armin live as he makes history this New Year's Eve and throws one of the most epic parties NYC has ever seen! Get your tickets here before they are all gone! Check out the full tracklist below, and take a listen to the megamix he delivered from 2011. The yearmix debuts on episode of 593 of his radio A State of Trance before its official release on iTunes on January 4th.

It’s NYE and you know the drill:
Hot venue √
Sexy outfit √
Champagne at midnight √

What could possibly make ringing in a brand new year that much more spectacular? A performance by one of electronic dance music's hottest DJ’s? Absolutely! If you’re lucky enough to attend any of the NYE parties spanning across these five fabulous cities, you’ll be guaranteed beats, ball drops and a banging good time! Here’s a look at the Top 5:

Armin van Buuren – New York City
Don’t miss out on this adrenaline fueled electric dance party extravaganza presented by Joonbug.com. It all goes down at Pier 36, a 64,000 square foot pier that stretches out to Manhattan’s East River. There’s a 3-hour open bar taking place between 9:00 pm – 12:00 am. This event is strictly 21+. Several VIP packages are available and tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

"When am I in a state of Trance? When I listen to a good track, a track that I really like. One that's energetic, euphoric, uplifting," said Armin van Buuren on the latest episode of UMF TV, which brings fans on a special revisit to 'A State Of Trance' at Ultra 2012 with none other than, Armin himself.

The feature focuses heavily on Trance music. The genre has exploded over the years and you can hear how it has grown from Armin, Dash Berlin, Sander van Doorn, Ferry Corsten, Cosmic Gate and Gareth Emery who all played at the arena.

Word has spread that Armin will be joining the festivites again at Ultra 2013 on both weekends but you can catch him first when he plays the show of a lifetime at Pier 36 in NYC on New Year's Eve! For tickets and more information click here.

DJ Mag's #1 DJ, Armin van Buuren, is seriously on fire. As the end of the year is quickly approaching, Armin has finally released his compilation album featuring Armind’s best tracks of the year. What better a treat to get right before his blowout show at Pier 36 on New Year's Eve?!

The label, Armind, is home to Armin’s productions and a huge showcase for new talent to release their music. Armind is constantly stated as one of the favorite sub-labels of Armada Music. Listen to the complete album below!