A State of Trance

A State of Trance is a Dutch trance label associated with Armin van Buuren’s long-running radio show of the same name. The imprint is tied to the musical identity of the broadcast, which is centered on trance and the styles that circulate through the show’s weekly programming.

The radio show, hosted by Armin van Buuren with co-producer Ruben de Ronde, first aired in June 2001. It is aired weekly on Thursdays at 20:00 (CET) and 14:00 (EST). As of January 2021, the program was broadcast by more than 150 stations in 84 countries and claimed a weekly listener count surpassing 40 million. The label draws its profile from this platform, reflecting the show’s role as a consistent outlet for trance releases connected to its brand and community.

Within Armada Music, A State of Trance is described as one of the company’s early imprints. Its roster and associated releases are closely linked to van Buuren and the show’s ecosystem, including material credited to Armin van Buuren and series branded around the program such as “ASOT Radio” and “ASOT Radio Top 20.” The label’s catalog also aligns with prominent trance figures who appear in the same orbit, including Ferry Corsten and Markus Schulz, alongside contributors connected to the show’s production and presentation such as Ruben de Ronde.

In practice, the label functions as an extension of the A State of Trance name: a Dutch-based trance imprint that mirrors the sound and visibility of a globally syndicated radio institution. Its identity is anchored in van Buuren’s curatorial role and the weekly broadcast’s international reach, positioning the label as a release home for music that fits the A State of Trance aesthetic and brand.