Episode 1276
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In episode 1276 of A State of Trance, host Armin van Buuren delivers a dynamic mix from the full studio in Amsterdam, spotlighting tracks from the newly released State of Trance 2026 compilation. The episode features premieres of several new singles, including his collaboration with Andrew Bayer on 'Serendipity' and a fresh track from Leon Bollier titled 'Trouble.' Armin announces a restructured format for the compilation, replacing the traditional 'On The Beach, In The Club, Who's Afraid Of 138' with three new mixes: Pulse, Energy, and Frequency. The show also celebrates fan engagement, with Chilean listener Miguel Alvarez winning a limited-edition State of Trance baseball jacket. Emotional highlights include a heartfelt guest segment with Italian fan Frederico Cristaudu, who shares how Armin's 2008 track 'Going Wrong' ignited his lifelong love for trance music. Armin also previews his upcoming piano performance at Rotterdam’s Depot Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, expressing vulnerability about the intimate nature of live piano shows. The episode closes with Ferry Corsten’s May residency mix, featuring tracks from Marsh, SunnyLex, and Tritono.
The State of Trance 2026 compilation is now available with three new themed mixes: Pulse, Energy, and Frequency.
Armin van Buuren’s new single 'Serendipity' with Andrew Bayer is featured as a highlight track.
Fan engagement remains central, with Miguel Alvarez from Chile winning a State of Trance baseball jacket.
Frederico Cristaudu from Italy shares a deeply personal story about how 'Going Wrong' shaped his love for trance music.
Armin is performing an intimate piano show at the Depot Museum in Rotterdam, marking a vulnerable new chapter in his career.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
New Tracks from State of Trance 2026
“This is Leon Bollier and this is my new track here on the State of Trance.”
Reimagining the Compilation Format
Armin announces a new structure for the State of Trance 2026 compilation, replacing the old mix themes with Pulse, Energy, and Frequency.
Fan Winner Announcement: Miguel Alvarez
“Congratulations Miguel! Next time we'll work on a better connection, alright?”
Guest Feature: Frederico Cristaudu from Italy
“It reminds me of my childhood. I remember listening to your albums... and from that, I remember I felt in love with trance music.”
Armin’s Upcoming Piano Performance
Armin previews his intimate piano show at the Depot Museum in Rotterdam, expressing nerves about the vulnerability of live piano performance.
“It reminds me of my childhood. I remember listening to your albums... and from that, I remember I felt in love with trance music.”
“Wrong note is the wrong note. With the piano, you can't bend it like a guitar.”
“This is Leon Bollier and this is my new track here on the State of Trance.”
Host
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Armin van Buuren
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State of Trance 2026
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Frederico Cristaudu
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Miguel Alvarez
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Mark Sixma
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Ferry Corsten
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Leon Bollier
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Frequency
other
Pulse
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Energy
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