Armin Van Buuren
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Armin van Buuren is a Dutch trance producer and DJ whose weekly radio show A State of Trance has shaped electronic music listening habits since 2001, reaching nearly 40 million listeners across 84 countries. His production work balances club-ready intensity with accessible vocal-led tracks, making him a bridge between underground trance culture and mainstream electronic music.
About Armin Van Buuren
Born in 1976, van Buuren built his reputation through consistent production and the platform of ASOT, which became the longest-running electronic music radio show. His output spans hard trance, progressive house, and vocal-driven electronic tracks, with collaborations featuring artists like Trevor Guthrie on 'This Is What It Feels Like'. In 2014, that single earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording, marking a significant moment for trance recognition in major award circles.
Van Buuren's chart presence in the US is substantial: he holds the record for most entries on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart with twenty-one releases. His rankings in DJ Mag's annual Top 100 reflect consistent peer recognition, with multiple fourth-place finishes and a number-one ranking achieved five times, including four consecutive years. The Groove Hunter currently tracks 6 editions across his catalog, including titles like Intense, Feel Again, and A State Of Trance Year Mix 2025, covering his range from club productions to annual compilations.
