The Most Famous Trance Music Artists
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The trance genre in electronic music has been around for decades and has produced some of the most well-known artists in the industry. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the most famous trance music artists and their contributions to the genre.
Armin van Buuren
Armin van Buuren is a Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer. He has been voted the No. 1 DJ five times by DJ Magazine. His 2008 studio album, Imagine, entered the Dutch album chart at No. 1, a first for a trance artist in 15 years. In 2014, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for his single “This Is What It Feels Like.”
Tiesto
Tiesto is a world-renowned trance music artist who has been DJing and producing electronic music for over two decades. His work has inspired fellow producers and DJs across the globe, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the trance music scene. Throughout his career, Tiesto has won numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy Award for his remix of John Legend’s “All of Me.” He has also been voted the “Greatest DJ of All Time” byDJ Magazine, and he was named “The Godfather of EDM” by billboard.com. In 2013, Tiesto was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame, cementing his place as one of the most iconic figures in dance music history.
Paul van Dyk
Paul van Dyk is a German DJ, record producer and musician. He is credited with helping to bring trance music to the mainstream, and is also known for his work with fellow German DJ Sasha. Van Dyk has released eight studio albums, two of which have reached number one in the UK dance charts. He has won numerous awards, including Grammy Awards, MTV European Music Awards and DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJs poll.
Ferry Corsten
Ferry Corsten is a Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer. He is well-known for his trance music productions, having produced and remixed over 500 tracks, including his 1999 single “Punk” which reached No. 8 in the United Kingdom. Ferry Corsten has also produced and remixed tracks under several other aliases, including System F, Gouryella and Luminary.
Sasha
Sasha is a Welsh DJ and record producer. He was born in Bangor, Wales and started playing piano at an early age. He went on to study music at the University of Manchester. Sasha began his DJ career in the late 1980s and was associated with the balancing act scene. He has released three mix compilations and one studio album.
John Digweed
John Digweed is one of the most world renowned Trance Music DJs and producers. He is known for his hypnotic and driving style of trance music.
Markus Schulz
Markus Schulz is a German-American DJ, record producer and remixer. His musical style is characterized by his progressive, trance, and tech-trance productions. In 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2012 he was voted America’s Best DJ by DJ Times. In 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012 He was nominated for IDMAs (International Dance Music Awards) for “Best American DJ”.
Above & Beyond
Formed in 2000, Above & Beyond is a trance music group consisting of members Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Paavo Siljamäki. The trio has been credited with helping to pioneer the subgenre of progressive trance and are among the most well-known and respected names in the trance music community. With over a dozen studio albums and hundreds of live performances under their belt, Above & Beyond has cemented their place as one of the most legendary trance music groups of all time.
ATB
Andreas “ATB” Totenberger is a German trance music artist who has released nine studio albums since his debut in 1998. He is best known for his 2001 single, “9pm (Till I Come)”, which peaked at number one in the UK. ATB has sold over 15 million records worldwide and has received numerous awards, including a Grammy nomination.
Hernan Cattaneo
Hernan Cattaneo is an Argentine Trance music DJ and producer. He is best known for his weekly radio show called Delta90.3 which is broadcast on various radio stations around the world. He has also released several mix compilations and four studio albums.
