The anthem for A State of Trance 2026: ELEVATION has officially landed. Armin van Buuren joins forces for the very first time in the studio with fellow Dutch trance heavyweight Richard Durand, alongside vocalist Dicosis, on the brand-new release ‘Always You’ — a milestone moment as ASOT celebrates its 25th anniversary.
A Historic Collaboration
While Richard Durand has built a global reputation through high-impact remixes of Tiësto classics and Fragma’s “Toca’s Miracle,” this marks his first official studio collaboration with Armin van Buuren. For trance fans, this is more than just another release — it’s a symbolic meeting of two powerful forces within the scene.
Uplifting Trance at Its Finest
‘Always You’ opens with a heartfelt, piano-led breakdown where Dicosis’ soaring vocals take center stage. The track gradually intensifies, building emotional tension before launching into a euphoric, mainstage-ready drop.
The production blends classic uplifting trance energy with a modern festival edge — capturing the timeless ASOT sound while pushing it forward for a new generation of ravers.
Live Premiere & 25 Years of ASOT
The anthem premiered during Armin’s performance on the ASOT stage at Ultra Music Festival in Miami, instantly becoming one of the standout moments of the weekend. Since then, the track has featured prominently in his headline sets, including at Tomorrowland.
2026 marks 25 years since ASOT began as a modest Dutch radio show. Today, it stands as one of electronic music’s most influential global brands — spanning weekly broadcasts, international festivals, compilation albums, and its own record label. Anniversary celebrations kicked off in Rotterdam and will continue across Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Poland later this year.
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