The trance scene is always buzzing with innovation, we’re always excited to see something fresh and original enter the scene. The Futurecode project from Ben Gold and Omnia is exactly that, and we’re thrilled to announce the release of their debut single with enchanting singer Roxanne Emery.

Ben Gold and Omnia have collaborated twice before, once on The Gateway, and the second time on The Conquest and have even performed b2b a couple of times before. In an interview on A State Of Trance a while ago, they say that their similar creative workflow inspired them to team up for a longer-term official collaborative project. Armin van Buuren clearly set the bar high for these two by awarding them the closing set at the biggest trance event of the year at ASOT 900 in Utrecht.

With a set scattered with its fair share of IDs (a couple of solo originals and even a Ruben de Ronde collaboration), it’s fair to say that they definitely met the bar, if they didn’t up it a notch. Easily the highlight of their set was when they called out vocalist Roxanne Emery for a live rendition of their debut single, Dancing In The Rain. Played at the ASOT pre-party the night before, it was clear that this track was an easy contender for tune of the year.

Ben Gold and Omnia are both notorious for their innovative, catchy melodies, as well as their creative song-writing process. Both are clearly visible in this song, as it exudes as much diversity as it can. The mix from ASOT 900 (which could be released as an extended mix in the future) is even more special with a section of vocal chops over a root melody, but this part is missing from the original mix released today.

Edit: the Extended Mix is out in its full glory on Beatport, and it’s definitely worth the buy.

Beginning with stunning verses with raw, passionate lyrics from Roxanne Emery, the track moves directly to the drop – the euphoric magic that we’ve come to know from both Ben Gold and Omnia, reminiscent of trance legends like Gareth Emery. It’s cascading supersaws erupting from all corners of the mix, with fills of vocal chops interspersed in the middle. A short break gives just enough time for another sentimental drop, as the songs ends symmetrically on a beautiful upbeat piano motif.

Dance In The Rain is a record about being happy, even when everything isn’t going well. It’s about having faith that our season will come. – Roxanne Emery

Ben Gold and Omnia have been busy these last few months and have already finished six records as part of their FUTURECODE project. One of them is a collaboration with Ruben de Ronde, whom they brought out in their ASOT set to preview. It’s called Trinity, and it’ll be out very soon as part of the ASOT 2019 compilation. According to Ben Gold himself, these singles will be released in quick succession, culminating in a series of EPs on the Armada main label.

Make sure you check out their ASOT set full of previews below.