DHM makes a powerful debut with Waves of Euphoria, an electrifying trance anthem designed to ignite the dance floor. With its euphoric plucks, thundering kick, and pulsating bass, the track drives forward with relentless energy. Big synth stabs and vibrant percussion add depth and intensity, creating a pure rush of euphoria. A high-octane uplifter that perfectly blends melody and rhythm, Waves of Euphoria is a dance-floor essential!

40THAVHA takes listeners on an uplifting symphonic journey into another realm with Close Your Eyes & Imagine. This mesmerizing track blends driving basslines, articulate synthwork, ethereal strings and choirs, and a captivating interplay of melodies and countermelodies. With intriguing chord changes that evoke deep emotion, Close Your Eyes & Imagine transcends time and space, delivering an unforgettable experience for any trance lover.

Darren Aitken debuts on Lost Kommunication Records with An Angel's Call, a captivating Trance uplifter that blends ethereal vocal harmonies, atmospheric pads, and a deep, melodic drive. The track transports you to a celestial realm, where uplifting melodies and swirling sounds evoke the glory of angels singing. A euphoric journey that takes you beyond the ordinary, into a world of pure, soaring emotion.

In this months spotlight we interview label artists Deejay Tao, DHM & Darren Aitken on their musical influences, inspiration, motivation & creative processes into music production!

The name Idra comes from one of Pluto’s natural satellites, and I’ve always been deeply fascinated by the cosmos. That sense of mystery, vastness, and unknown beauty really inspired the cinematic approach to the track — I wanted the music to feel like a journey through space, something that evokes awe and introspection, just like looking up at the stars.

The track started with a simple piano riff — it was the first thing I composed, and it all started from there. I wanted to create something that conveyed a feeling of vastness and introspection, as if I were floating slowly and deeply in outer space. 

Once I had established the atmosphere with the piano, I started building around it: I added choirs to give a sense of majesty and spirituality, then ambient pads to create depth and a sense of suspension. The melodies came almost by themselves, guided by this spatial and cinematic vision I had in mind. Each sound was chosen to contribute to that emotion suspended between wonder and melancholy.

I hope with all my heart to continue creating melodies that are more uplifting and deeper because there is nothing more beautiful and satisfying than listening to a song where when you close your eyes, it makes you travel. I will continue to create Trance tracks for the rest of my days.

From day one, I wanted Waves of Euphoria to be a track that symbolises the euphoric feeling when listening to trance, the different stages(waves) the upbeat, hands in the air emotions. I sketched out the main chord progression on piano, then immediately layered those supersaw synths to capture that feeling. In the studio I kept asking myself, “If this hit the speakers on the big stage, would it make people throw their hands up?” Every sound, from the sub bass to the riser FX, I tried to dial in to maximise the energy and hopefully listeners appreciate that.

For me, it’s all about the layers and trying to capture the dynamic contrast. I start by crafting a simple arpeggiated pluck pattern that hints at the main melody, then duplicate it with three or four variations—each track slightly detuned, EQ’d differently, and panned across the stereo field. Underneath, I’ll drop a punchy bassline that locks in with the kick, using sidechain compression to let the kick breathe. As the track progresses, I automate filter cutoffs, while experimenting with reverb sends, and subtle pitch bends so the plucks feel alive. Then, during build‑ups, I’ll introduce percussive fills and white‑noise sweeps to raise tension. When the drop hits, the full stack of synths and bass collide, and that’s where the momentum really takes off.

Waves of Euphoria is just the opening chapter of my bigger narrative. It shows my passion for the classic uplifting elements—emotional chords, soaring leads—while merging in modern production techniques: punchy low‑end, and unexpected transitions. Moving forward, fans can expect me to keep experimenting and testing out new sounds and to be honest I’ll keep myself grounded and keep having fun! So if you enjoyed this first wave, get ready for the full tidal surge from DHM!

Normally, I start my productions with the pads, but with An Angel’s Call, it was the vocal harmony that really pulled everything together. I came across this beautiful, dark vocal element that instantly struck a chord with me.  It had this emotional depth that gave me goosebumps. 

There’s something haunting yet uplifting in those tones which ive always loved to hear in trance music. That vibe gave me the foundation and inspiration to layer in some different pads, each adding depth and warmth to work well with the vocal. That vocal really became the soul of the track.

Dune 3 played a big part in shaping the overall vibe of the track. For the melodic section, I wanted a soft, euphoric build-up that would draw the listener in without overpowering them. I found this preset pack full of hypnotic, atmospheric tones and spent time tweaking some of the sounds that I liked until I felt everything sat right with the vocals. I worked on softening some of the leads, added movement through subtle modulation, and tried to keep things layered but not too busy.

Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever made a track that feels completely ‘finished’. I continue to learn and as I do I want to go back and apply that in order to improve the track. That said, I do reach a point where I am happy with the final production.

With An Angel’s Call, once I blended  everything together, vocals, pads, melodies, it felt right and it had that emotional dimension I was aiming for. As for what’s next, I’m experimenting with different sounds, however I really love emotional euphoric trance and that’s where my heart is at the minute. I have another release that will be out just in time for summer

Thank you so much Lost Kommunication Records for the continued support. It’s been such a rewarding journey being part of a label that truly believes in the music and the artists and I’m excited to be a part of it!