In Search of Sunrise 13.5 'Amsterdam'

If, from its sequence-violating 13.5 numeric, you were to surmise that changes are afoot with the mix-comp line that MIXMAG hailed as the greatest trance series of them all! , well... you might be right. Well versed in seeking the sun-up in the most exotic and far-flung locales, this year s In Search Of Sunrise is bringing the search considerably nearer to the series spiritual home. Since the reigns passed from former mentor Tiësto to Richard Durand s hands, the series helmsman s picked up the Search in South Africa & Australia; locations as contrasting as India & Vegas and most recently, in 2014, Dubai. 13.5 though sees the Dutchman situate the album considerably closer to home about, in fact, as close as it s possible to get. That, of course, means Amsterdam! A city native, few know better than he the city s year-on-year ascension to club, festival and electronic music metropolis.

Change may also be sensed with the selection of this year sun-seeking mix co-host. Richard is thrilled to welcome the one-&-only BT to the I.S.O.S. decks. A man who needs little by way of introduction, his unparalleled sound brings a new stylistic, artistic dimension to the fabled series. Together Richard and Brian have sought, signed, compiled & woven the best-of-the-best of summer 2015 s trance, progressive, house & beyond into 13.5 s mixes triad. Across 47 tracks, it features the latest, hottest & brightest from dozens of producers, Andy Moor, Arty, Moonbeam, LTN, Andy Duguid, Dimension, Tenishia being just a few of them. Additionally, it also features numerous I.S.O.S. 13.5 exclusives, including the forthcoming singles Typhoon and Time Warp from Richard s own studio.