“Mewo Fie” is out now with the new studio album ‘Ignite’

available August 22 on Anjunabeats

It’s the honesty in both his music and personality that has made ilan Bluestone a staple in the dance and trance scene for over a decade.

As an Anjunabeats stalwart, the early ‘Anthem Test’ Instagram previews of his late-night writing sessions forged an instant connection with his audience years ahead of it becoming standard practice on social media platforms. He provided the audience with insight into what it’s like to be a musician, producer, and DJ in the 2010s — a sentiment echoed in his high-energy, euphoric, and melodic music that has taken him to the stages of Madison Square Garden, Tomorrowland, Creamfields, and EDC.

His albums are the most transparent window into his current headspace as a musician. 2018’s ‘Scars’ is a love letter to the inspirations that had informed and imprinted his early musical journey. 2021’s ‘Impulse’, a thoroughly ‘Tronce’ coming of age LP embracing the high energy club side of life post pandemic.

Completing a trilogy of ‘heart on sleeve’ LPs is ‘Ignite’, the story of an artist reigniting his creative fires after burnout in 2023.

“Touring ‘Impulse’ after the pandemic was amazing,” ilan shares. “But by November 2023, I’d played 70 shows in just over a year. The constant travel took its toll, and I had to come off the road to recharge by being in the studio again, explore new sounds, and work with fresh collaborators.”

Ignite is ilan’s most eclectic project yet: 15 tracks spanning 80s synthwave, cinematic ballads, melodic progressive house, and new-age electronica, all grounded by the uplifting trance that defines his live sets.

“There are darker moments on there, but ultimately ‘Ignite’ is about the emotions and experiences that spark us into life. Writing these records felt like a weight coming off my shoulders, and I’m hoping they inspire others to tackle and overcome their challenges in life”.

ilan kicked off the year with opening track ‘40’ with Jasper Blunk, before releasing the title track with long-term collaborators, Maor Levi and Giuseppe De Luca: marking the first time the three have collaborated on a record. Most recently, ilan teamed up with longtime friend and fellow progressive trance aficionado ALPHA 9 and vocalist H.E.A.R.T.S on ‘Paradise’.

With his album release later this month, ilan releases the fourth and final single with frequently partnered vocalist EL Waves, brother Jonny Bluestone, and new collaborator/producer Pieter T. Showcasing a slightly different edge to ilan’s production talents, ‘Mewo Fie’ is a melodic afro house track that combines ilan’s emotive talents with EL Waves' Ghanaian vocals.

ilan Bluestone’s 'Ignite' arrives on Anjunabeats on August 22 and is available to pre-order now on vinyl via the Anjuna Music Store.

Catch ilan on tour this summer and fall across North America and Europe. Full tour details and tickets: ilanbluestone.com/tour