You know that exact moment on a packed dancefloor when the tension builds, the room goes quiet for a split second, and the entire crowd locks into the same frequency. If you love Trance, you already understand that chasing that collective rush is the entire point. It is not just background noise; it is an emotional reset. With his release Take Me Higher arriving on Dreamstate Records, Chris Metcalfe taps directly into that unmistakable sensation.
When you listen closely to what makes uplifting trance endure across decades, it comes down to momentum and emotional payoff. Take Me Higher carries the unmistakable DNA of peak-time trance designed for massive sound systems and late-night festival crowds. Stepping onto the Dreamstate Records roster is a natural fit for a track built around pure forward motion and euphoric release. As you let the arrangement unfold, you notice how effortlessly the genre bridges nostalgic trance roots with modern festival power, reminding listeners why authentic uplifting energy never goes out of style.
From UK Superclubs to Global Festival Stages
That instinct for reading a room did not happen overnight. Chris Metcalfe began his journey behind the decks as a resident DJ at the UK's legendary 7,000-capacity superclub Club M Tall Trees, where supporting the world's biggest names week after week forged his sharp ear for track selection and crowd dynamics. His major breakthrough arrived when Armin van Buuren personally signed his debut production to Armada Music, quickly followed by BBC Radio 1 support naming him the next big thing.
Since that early turning point, Metcalfe has amassed over 40 releases across powerhouse imprints including Armada, FSOE, Subculture, Vandit, and Black Hole, generating millions of streams and steady rotation across global radio and DJ playlists. Standing out as a leading force in the new wave of uplifting trance, his momentum accelerated through 2025 with seven releases spanning Armada, FSOE, and Subculture, earning consistent backing from scene titans like Armin van Buuren, Tiesto, Paul van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, and Aly & Fila.
On the live circuit, his reputation for energetic, versatile sets has taken him to major stages including Creamfields, Rong Open Air, Lost Minds, and the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix. With 2026 bringing major appearances at Dreamstate San Francisco, Beyond Wonderland LA for Insomniac events, Luminosity Beach Festival, and return slots at Creamfields and Lost Minds, his presence across the international Uplifting Trance landscape continues to expand rapidly.
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Take Me Higher captures the exact spirit that keeps trance fans coming back to the dancefloor year after year. Picture yourself hearing this drop under open festival skies, and tell us in the comments below: what makes an uplifting trance track truly unforgettable for you?
