Hey there, trance fam! 🔥 If you're craving that pure, uplifting rush that makes the hairs on your arms stand up and your heart feel like it's floating somewhere over the ocean... Matty Ralph has just dropped the perfect soundtrack for it.
Matty Ralph – Ocean Waves: Euphoric Trance Bliss from Dreamstate Records
Picture this: warm Balearic sunsets mixed with classic trance euphoria, driving basslines that pull you in, and soaring melodies that feel like riding actual waves of emotion. That's exactly what Matty Ralph delivers on his latest release, Ocean Waves, out now on Dreamstate Records (Insomniac's dedicated trance imprint). This is his third appearance on the label, and it's clear he's carving out a serious space in the scene with this one.
Matty Ralph, the dynamic DJ and producer from rural Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, refuses to be boxed in. His sound pulls from techno, classic trance, hard house, and hard dance, blending nostalgic rave energy with fresh, high-octane production. Influences like Ben Hemsley, Hannah Laing, Bryan Kearney, Above & Beyond, Chicane, Shugz, and David Rust shine through in his work – that perfect mix of emotional depth and floor-shaking power.
Ocean Waves leans beautifully into those Balearic trance vibes while staying true to uplifting, emotionally charged trance. The production feels immersive and exhilarating, with sweeping elements that build and release in all the right ways. It's the kind of track that works whether you're lost in a festival mainstage moment or cruising with the windows down at golden hour. No wonder he's been supported by heavyweights like Hannah Laing, Ben Nicky, Armin van Buuren, and W&W – and even called "one to watch" by Armada A&R James Hiett and Hannah Laing herself.
At just 22 (or thereabouts – the kid is moving fast), Matty has already racked up releases on Armada, Now Now Records, DSR Digital, and more. He's played legendary spots like Planet Love in Belfast, Redcow Warehouse in Dublin, and Coliseum in Spain, with massive future dates lined up including Creamfields, Doof Ibiza, Warehouse Project in Manchester, and a guest mix on A State of Trance Studio. His tracks have been tearing up dancefloors worldwide, and this new one on Dreamstate feels like another big step forward in a career that's only accelerating.
Trance in 2026 is riding a huge nostalgia wave while evolving – think classic sounds getting refreshed for new generations, massive anthems still dominating A State of Trance celebrations, and labels like Dreamstate keeping the pure euphoric flame alive amid all the festival energy. Matty Ralph fits right into that sweet spot: respectful of the roots but delivering something fresh and addictive.
If you're into uplifting trance, progressive trance, or just straight-up emotional dance music that hits different, add Ocean Waves to your playlists immediately. It's the kind of release that reminds you why we fell in love with this genre in the first place.
What do you think – does Ocean Waves give you that instant summer festival feeling, or are you more of a dark driving trance head? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and tag a friend who needs this in their rotation!
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Keep chasing those euphoric moments, friends. More trance heat coming soon.
