Steve teams up with Aruna for "Reason to Believe"

Aruna is back in full force with her next solo single, “Reason To Believe.” The LA-based artist will make her Enhanced Music debut on August 19 and already “Reason To Believe” is shaping up to be one of summer’s most memorable vocal smashes.

“I wanted to step outside of the box and create new lyrical patterns and melodies that I hadn’t employed before,” says Aruna. “That’s why I co-wrote this track with someone new to EDM.”

She partnered with fellow LA musician David Bowick and says that working with someone outside of the tight-knit dance music scene brought a fresh perspective to her songwriting. The lyrics speak of spiraling downwards after loss and heartbreak but Aruna’s vocals convey innocence and hope. Producer and composer Steve Kaetzel brought a score of sparkling piano melodies, wobbling, glitchy bass and soothing trance chimes wrapped with intricate vocal editing to make the track fit for at-home, easy listening or havoc-wreaking on the dance floor. One of EDM’s leading ladies, Aruna has recorded for a host of internationally recognized producers, including Cosmic Gate, ATB, Myon & Shane54, Filo & Peri, Ronski Speed and Roger Shah.

Although “Reason To Believe” will get an individual release on August 19, it’s also one of the 25 exclusive tracks on the upcoming Digitally Enhanced Volume 6 compilation mixed by Enhanced Music label boss, Will Holland. Out August 6, Digitally Enhanced is a 2-mix plethora of trance and progressive from the likes of Tritonal, Estiva, Juventa, Daniel Kandi, 7 Skies and more. Limited edition signed CD pre-order is available now from www.enhancedmusic.com.

"I Loved You" EP released on Songbird

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Steve Kaetzel featuring Emma Lock - I Loved You
1. Original Mix
2. Radio Edit

Black Hole Recordings recently released the eleventh installment of one of the best selling trance compilations in history, “In Search of Sunrise," mixed by Richard Durand and Hungarian-duo Myon & Shane 54. “Vol. 11: Las Vegas” is a 3 disc compilation featuring one of the most seductive vocal masterpieces of the year by US up & comer, Steve Kaetzel, and trance singing-sensation, Emma Lock.

Kaetzel’s vocal tracks, such as 2010’s “So Alone feat. Briana Holan,” have given him attention for being part of the minority of “DJs” that can produce more than a club-thumping beat. Kaetzel's beautiful melodies (which are due to his role as a classically trained composer) combined with his pristine productions make his tracks perfect for a jog in the park or front-and-center on the dance floor. Lock has become a staple name within the trance scene over recent years, after securing a Billboard hit with George Acosta (“Never Fear” [Black Hole Recordings]), which peaked at #13 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play chart last year. She’s spawned several other chart-topping singles with Shogun, Beat Service, and most recently with Steve Kaetzel & Johnny Monsoon’s “Winter," which steamed up the Beatport Trance Chart to #15 in February.

Kaetzel and Lock have once again set the standard for vocal trance with "I Loved You", the follow up single to "Winter." This collaboration showcases Kaetzel's ability to give life to a vocal piece, while highlighting the angelic tone of Lock’s voice as she sings about an infectious yet destructive love that won’t evade her thoughts. The low-swinging bass line gives this track a seductive groove, yet the intensity of the melodic breakdown is what will draw fans to the middle of the dance floor during any DJ set. To hear it, is to love it.

In celebration of this release, Black Hole Recordings is giving away physical CD copies of ISOS 11, a perennial collector's item for every major trance fan. Simply forward your Beatport receipt of "I Loved You" to carlos@one3twoPR.com by this Friday at 5 PM EST for your chance to win. Ten winners will be announced next Monday at 12 noon EST.

Support from Andy Moor, Paul Oakenfold, Moonbeam, Lange, and many more!