Trance Musicians

Armin van Buuren, a renowned Dutch DJ and record producer, is recognized for his role as host of the widely acclaimed radio show "A State of Trance" since 2001, captivating millions of listeners globally. With numerous accolades to his name, he has been ranked as the number one DJ by DJ Mag on five occasions. Notably, van Buuren was Grammy-nominated for Best Dance Recording for his hit track "This Is What It Feels Like." Additionally, he holds the distinction of having the most entries on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart in the United States.

Peggy Gou, a prominent South Korean artist, is a DJ, singer, songwriter, and record producer currently based in Berlin, Germany. She has an impressive discography with seven EPs released on labels like Ninja Tune and Phonica, making a significant impact in the music industry. In 2019, she founded her independent record label, Gudu Records, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit. Gou also curated a DJ-Kicks compilation titled DJ-Kicks: Peggy Gou under !k7 Records and released her debut album, I Hear You, through XL Recordings in June 2024.

H. P. Baxxter is a well-known German musician recognized as the frontman of the techno group Scooter. Alongside Rick J. Jordan, he formed Scooter in 1993, and the band swiftly rose to fame for their high-energy shows and infectious electronic tunes. Baxxter's unique voice and commanding stage persona played a key role in shaping Scooter's standing as a significant presence in the electronic music realm. Through his involvement in various hit tracks and albums, he has firmly established himself as a prosperous and influential artist.

Markus Schulz is a well-known German DJ and record producer residing in Miami, Florida. He is famous for his radio show, Global DJ Broadcast, aired on multiple online stations. Schulz is the founder of Coldharbour Recordings and Schulz Music Group, an artist management firm. In 2012, DJ Times named him America's top DJ. Schulz teamed up with Ferry Corsten to create the EDM duo New World Punx in 2013, culminating in a triumphant debut arena performance at Madison Square Garden.

Gabrielle Roth was a renowned American dancer and musician who pioneered the 5Rhythms approach to movement in the late 1970s. This method, now taught globally, uses dance as a means for healing and spiritual development. Roth's work spanned holistic centers, a theater company, books, music albums, and videos, making a lasting mark on the movement and healing arts world.

Mark Spoon, also known as Markus Löffel, was a celebrated disc jockey, musician, and record producer hailing from Frankfurt, Germany. Initially working as a cook, he transitioned to a successful DJ in the late 1980s. Spoon collaborated with Rolf Ellmer (Jam El Mar) on music projects like Jam & Spoon, Tokyo Ghetto Pussy, and Storm, producing popular tracks such as "Right in the Night" and "Kaleidoscope Skies." He made significant contributions to trance music and earned recognition for remixing iconic songs, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry. Tragically, his career was cut short in 2006 due to a heart attack.