Some trance tracks ease you in. "Nothing" by Paul Denton kicks the door down. The Irish producer's new single on Dreamstate Records fuses uplifting trance with peak-time techno at 140 BPM, and it's built for that moment when the whole room loses it at once.
Who Is Paul Denton?
Paul Denton is a Dublin-based trance producer with a discography spanning more than a decade. Over the years he has moved through almost every corner of the genre, from uplifting and tech trance to vocal and psy. His tracks have appeared on major trance labels such as FSOE, Armada, Kearnage, Subculture and Afterdark, and he has scored several Beatport No. 1s with tracks like "Afterglow", "The Great Beyond" and "Rise Up".
On stage, Paul Denton has played EDC Las Vegas and Dreamstate SoCal and toured the USA, Argentina, Australia, Thailand and clubs across Europe. He is also one half of Parallel Worlds, a collaborative project with Will Rees. After their debut "Liberty", the duo released the tech trance single "Get High" on Dreamstate Records in February 2026.
Paul Denton's "Nothing": Trance Meets Peak-Time Techno
"Nothing" connects the atmospheric side of Paul Denton's sound with harder techno instincts. A spoken word vocal ties it all together, carrying the track from arpeggiated, euphoric builds into thunderous techno kicks, rolling basslines and aggressive supersaw leads. It's the kind of contrast that makes a track work both as a goosebump moment and a full-power peak-time weapon.
The release comes in two versions: a short, punchy radio edit and an extended mix of almost five minutes for DJs who want the full journey. The radio edit gets straight to the point, while the extended mix gives the builds more room to breathe before the kicks return.
What makes "Nothing" stand out is how naturally the two worlds fit together. The spoken word gives it a hypnotic, almost meditative quality, while the supersaws deliver the classic trance lift. It's a reminder of why Paul Denton has stayed in demand for so long: the track is built around what a crowd wants to feel at peak time.
Why Trance and Techno Keep Crossing Over
Trance and techno have been borrowing from each other for years, and the line between them is thinner than ever. Producers now pair trance euphoria and big melodies with the weight and drive of techno, and crowds love it. Dreamstate, Insomniac's trance brand, has been one of the key homes for that sound, so "Nothing" lands in exactly the right place.
Final Thoughts
Do you prefer your trance pure and uplifting, or with a heavy dose of techno like "Nothing"? Tell us in the comments.
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