After decades at the forefront of trance and progressive electronic music, Armin van Buuren is stepping into a deeply personal and creatively expansive chapter with the announcement of ‘Breathe Out’, the second half of his ambitious two-part project. Set to drop on June 27, 2025, this record marks his ninth studio album and the emotional climax to a musical saga that began with 2023’s ‘Breathe In’.
If 'Breathe In' was the inhale—a moment of rediscovery, clarity, and reconnection with music—then ‘Breathe Out’ is the exhale, the confident release of everything Armin has built up since.
More Than Just an Album – It’s a Statement
‘Breathe Out’ isn’t just a follow-up. It’s a bold leap forward, blending euphoric melodies, intricate arrangements, and a truly global roster of collaborators. According to Armin, this album represents a turning point—not just sonically, but spiritually. It’s about mental well-being, personal growth, and letting go, themes that resonate deeply in today’s hyper-connected, often overwhelming world.
51 Tracks Deep: This Is a Universe, Not a Playlist
Together with 'Breathe In', the full Breathe project spans 51 tracks. 'Breathe In' gave us 12 introspective bangers—but 'Breathe Out'? It’s packing 39 new tracks. That’s not a tracklist—it’s a soundscape.
The lineup? Massive. Expect features from the likes of:
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Pendulum & Rob Swire bringing that genre-bending energy
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Sam Gray for emotional uplift
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Moby and Bon Jovi crossing genre boundaries in wild, cinematic style
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Jai Ryu, Seth Hills, and Alessia Labate delivering melodic fire on tracks like ‘Let It Be For Love’ and ‘Gimme The Love’
This is Armin leveling up, fusing underground sounds with stadium-scale ambition.
Final Thoughts from the Dancefloor
Okay, look. I wasn’t ready for a 51-track double album this week, but now I’m clearing my calendar. Armin went full main-character mode and gave us a concept, a story, and bangers wrapped in emotional depth. From warehouse vibes to arena anthems, this is the type of project that reminds you why you fell in love with electronic music in the first place.
I’ll be crying in the club to Bon Jovi x Armin, and I’m not even ashamed.