Armin van Buuren and Ben Hemsley collaborate for the first time on new single 'Is It Beautiful?'
Trance legend Armin van Buuren and new school pioneer Ben Hemsley have joined forces in the studio for 'Is It Beautiful?’, a new single that drops before the pair go back-to-back for the first time at A State of Trance Festival.
'Is It Beautiful?' was written during a live-streamed session in 2024 and fuses classic and modern trance with vocalist Lucy Pullin. It will serve as the official anthem for A State of Trance Rotterdam 2025 and aligns with this year’s Transformation theme, which celebrates innovation within the genre
Says Hemsley, “Working with Armin has been a dream come true. He’s been a massive influence on me, and his support has meant the world. When we started this track, I had Lucy Pullin’s voice in mind from the beginning. Vocals are such an essential part of trance music, and Lucy captured the heart and soul of this track perfectly.”
van Buuren adds, “Ben is bringing trance to the forefront for a new generation. It’s inspiring to see how he’s breathing new life into the genre while staying true to its core. We should celebrate and appreciate these fresh takes on the music we love, which is what A State of Trance is all about.”
‘Is It Beautiful?’ is out now on Armada Music.
