4 artist albums, 28 singles and 46 remixes, 4 Back 2 Back mix-compilations, a 1000+ international gigs played and clubbers, numbered in their millions, thrilled ... all from one chance meeting in a record label office. Nic and Bossi's Cosmic Gate's partnership has proved to be one of electronic dance music's most successful, and one of its most enduring. Creating a perfect in-studio/behind-the-decks storm, 10 years into their career they became the highest-climbers on DJ Mag's 2009 Top 100 chart and landed back amongst the 25 biggest DJs in the world the following year. Powered by their hugely received albums, club-rocking singles (inc. 'Not Enough Time', 'Body of Conflict', 'Analog Feel' and 'F.A.V.') and scene-defining classics 'Fire Wire' and 'Exploration of Space' their space in EDM's hall of fame has been secured!

Amid an arsenal of flashing lights, mesmerizing pyrotechnics, ascending fireworks and pulsating beats, tens of thousands of people are singing at the top of their lungs to his classic productions and latest hits. They clamor to get as close to the stage as possible at a recent concert to get a better view of the man pulling the strings behind the decks. From Malaysia to Melbourne, Lebanon to Los Angeles, the scene is eerily similar, with dance music fans the world over experiencing the latest show of a living legend. Few DJs can inspire this level of pomp and furor. Here is the interview of the magical producer Ferry Corsten. It follows notably the interviews of other famous Dutch producers like Sander van Doorn, Fedde le Grand and Noisia.

Today we interview 2 producers who have just been awarded by a number 20 position in the DJ Mag 2010 chart. This duo is certainly the most well-known worldwide trance duo: ladies and gentlemen please welcome Aly and Fila, considered as pillars of this Egyptian trance scene, since 2003. They are also the founder of their own imprint Offshore Music. This exclusive interview follows notably the one of Michael Woods and Thomas Schumacher. First of all, I would like to thank Aly and Fila who answered our questions. Have a good reading!

Two days ago, Armin Van Buuren has released his new album "Mirage". After unveiling the playlist of his fourth album "Mirage" and posted on Youtube the clip of his track "Not giving up on love", featuring Sophie Ellis Bextor, Armin van Buuren surprised a lot of his trancy fellows. This expected album shows, once again, that the man was able to renew his favorite genre. In addition to this success story, Armin should keep for the third consecutive year, his place of No. 1 of the Top 100 DJ by DJ Mag. Actualités Electroniques will share with you in the following article his thoughts about the new album of the best DJ in the world!

What a track, what a f***ing track. First State "Brave" remixed by Jonas Steur is the new trance bomb that we have just discovered. Released in September 2009, along with other remixes like those of the Hungarian Djs Myon & Shane 54, the track features one of the iconic trance voice, the one of Sarah Howells. Her voice was for instance too on the track "Find Yourself" by John O'Callaghan. The remixes of this track "Brave" was released on the label Magik Muzik Holland.

There was the world premiere of Turboweekend “Trouble Is” remixed by Tiesto on the danish national radio last week. In the recent years, the Dutch DJ Tiësto remixed for a variety of names, which stylistically far removed from the trance-genre, the DJ otherwise known. Tiësto has taken among other singles with Editors, The Killers and Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and now it is the turn of the Danish trio Turboweekend that we spoke about in a previous review about their track “Something or nothing” notably remixed by a young producer : Peter N.

Ferry Corsten featuring Novastar, for his remixes of his song "Because" is one of the latest trance hits. Released fairly unnoticed in October 2009 on Flashover Recordings, the EP resurfaced with one of the remixes on the compilation "A State Of Trance: Year Mix 2009" mixed by Armin van Buuren. There was also in parallel the release of these on Beatport, a few days ago. The Dutch artist have a busy agenda, because recently there was also the release of a maxi with remixes of "Out of the Blue" under his nickname System F.