Weekend Picks 2026: Trance Week 19 — Trance in All Its Forms
Beatport's weekly selection arrives with a sprawling 52-track compilation that maps the full spectrum of trance in 2026 — from euphoric uplifters to dark psytrance and cosmic progressive journeys. Week 19 is a sonic document that reflects the health and diversity of a scene that keeps reinventing itself without losing its DNA.
Standout Moments
The opening belongs to Monophonik & Alfred Czital with Sun Born (138 BPM), a melodic trance piece with solid architecture that balances tension and release. Bizzarro Universe follows with the darker, more hypnotic Invasion Mode (134 BPM). The progressive gem of the week is Pleyades by San Varez (132 BPM, 8 minutes): a slow-burn construction of breathing synth layers and a breakdown that earns every second of its runtime.
Basil O'Glue, Nomas & Calantha deliver Morphing Realities with the elegance that defines European progressive trance, while DAMN's Midnight Frecuency asserts itself at 136 BPM with a grounding bassline that anchors the emotional journey. Tension peaks with Oliver Lieb, Torsten Stenzel & Paragliders on Oasis (147 BPM) — three veterans who remain an absolute reference point in the genre.
The Psy Universe
The psychedelic block is extensive and of notable quality. X-NoiZe & Narkissi bring Abracadabra (120 BPM), a full-on track with genuine personality. Pleiadians return with Universe 13 (10:25, 140 BPM), a track that connects with the Goa trance heritage of the nineties without sounding dated. Goa Never Sleeps by Nixiro (96 BPM) and Peyote Dust by Spoorea (92 BPM, over 10 minutes) explore the slower, more contemplative end of the spectrum — perfect for those magical sunrise hours.
Shamanic Culture by Ital, Biological (BR) & Ancestral (BR, CL) is a testament to the strength of Latin American psytrance, with tribal roots seamlessly integrated into a contemporary production. The remix of Unleash The Beat by Arcana, Digicult & MoRsei closes this chapter with dark psy muscle at 83 BPM.
The Uplifting and Melodic Block
The second half of the compilation leans toward uplifting and melodic trance in a more classic vein. Darren Porter delivers Millennium Memories (140 BPM), true to his nostalgia-driven, high-energy style. Rene Ablaze & Josie Sandfeld add Beyond The Sky (138 BPM) with ethereal vocals. Talla 2XLC & Clara Yates close with One (138 BPM), a piece that honours European trance tradition with current production values.
- Picks of the Week: Pleyades – San Varez
