Hey everyone, buckle up because today's drop is straight fire: Conrad Taylor x Marnik x Ed Graves - "A Better Place (feat. Ed Graves)". If you're into peak time techno or driving trance vibes that hit hard on the dancefloor while sneaking in some emotional melody, this one's calling your name.
Picture this: the relentless energy of a packed club at 3 a.m., that pounding kick driving everyone forward, but layered with soaring, romantic melodies that make you feel something deeper. That's exactly what "A Better Place" delivers. Released earlier this year on 146 Records, it's a massive collaboration blending Conrad Taylor's signature intense techno edge with Marnik's powerhouse production (seriously, those guys are pulling in millions of monthly listeners) and Ed Graves' vocal and melodic touch—he's worked with heavyweights like Odd Mob and deadmau5. The result? Peak time techno meets trance elements in a way that's both euphoric and unstoppable.
Conrad Taylor brings his unique background to the table here. Born and raised in New York City as a German-American dual citizen, he started on piano as a kid and composing early, which clearly shines through in the melodic layers. His style is genre-fluid, but this track leans into a more romantic side of his project—think driving beats with heartfelt, piano-influenced melodies that elevate the whole thing beyond just pure rave fuel. Conrad's no stranger to big moments: he's racked up over 14 million streams, landed on major Spotify playlists like “Hard Techno,” “Techno Party,” and “All New Dance,” and even got his remix of Rosalía’s “Berghain” as the #1 most downloaded techno remix worldwide last year. From pop-up raves in Times Square to his European festival debut at Nameless Festival alongside Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren, he's building a loyal following with high-energy sets and a philosophy all about radical self-expression on the dancefloor.
Teaming up with Marnik amps everything up—Marnik's Italian duo has been killing it in the electronic scene, hitting Top 100 DJs lists and boasting huge streaming numbers with their hard dance, techno, and trance-infused sound. Add Ed Graves' feature, and you've got a track that's got crossover appeal: driving enough for peak time sets, melodic enough to stick in your head long after the lights come up.
In 2026, peak time techno and driving trance are still dominating the underground and festival circuits—think dark, rumbling kicks, neo-rave energy, and those bunker vibes that keep crowds locked in for hours. Tracks like this fit right into the current wave of faster, harder, more emotional electronic music that's blowing up on playlists and in clubs worldwide. It's the kind of release that bridges pure techno intensity with trance's uplifting melodies, perfect for anyone chasing that next-level dancefloor connection.
If you're digging the high-energy production, the melodic twists, or just need something fresh for your next playlist or set, give "A Better Place" a spin. It's out now and already making waves.
What do you think of this collab? Does it hit that sweet spot between driving techno and emotional trance for you? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I'd love to hear if you're adding it to your rotation!
