Some tracks don’t just debut—they ascend to the mainstage before they’re even released, and this is the case with ‘Angels’ by Armin van Buuren and Punctual featuring EVALINA. It’s one of those rare records that, long before its official release, already felt legendary. For over a year and a half, fans have been chasing this ID. Live crowds from EDC to Ultra erupting the moment its first chords hit. Now, the wait is over.
The new single, ‘Angels’, marks the second collaboration between Armin van Buuren, a five-time DJ Mag No. 1 DJ and Grammy-nominated producer, and Punctual, the powerhouse duo of Will Lansley and John Morgan, whose work has amassed over 4 billion streams and earned multi-platinum status. After the global success of 2023’s ‘On & On’, the trio reunites to deliver another anthem.
Euphoric Progressive House At Its Core
In ‘Angels’, Armin van Buuren embodies the euphoria of progressive house at its most radiant. From the opening notes, its lush synths and reverberating pads create an ethereal soundscape. The melody unfolds like sunlight breaking through clouds, its brightness only enhanced by EVALINA’s soaring vocal performance. Her voice, weightless yet powerful, carries a message of hope and transcendence, amplifying the track’s emotional core.
As the buildup intensifies, layers of shimmering arpeggios and rhythmic tension lead to a massive, festival-ready drop. This isn’t just a track designed for dancefloors; it’s a moment engineered for thousands of hands in the air. The percussion hits clean and sharp. The bassline provides just enough weight to keep the energy grounded, allowing the melody to take full flight.
This is a soundtrack for the skies.
Festival Anthem, Club Banger, or Both?
Unlike its predecessor, which leaned into a more crossover-friendly deep house groove, ‘Angels’ dives headfirst into peak-time energy. The track’s arrangement plays with contrast—gentle, atmospheric verses explode into euphoric, hands-in-the-air choruses. It’s an approach that mirrors classic trance elements while embracing the modern festival sound.
Armin’s progressive house take is unmistakable, but Punctual’s influence keeps the production sleek and contemporary. Their tight percussion programming and crisp layering prevent the track from feeling overproduced. As a result, it remains as effective in an intimate club setting as it is on a festival mainstage.
The Art of Vocal Trance Reinvented
EVALINA’s delivery bridges the gap between vocal trance nostalgia and contemporary songwriting. Her voice is neither overpowering nor buried—it’s woven seamlessly into the instrumental. Emotions easily breathe between the synth swells. The lyrics feel universal, painting images of resilience and surrender to something greater. It’s a theme that resonates, especially in the context of Armin’s long-standing ability to craft uplifting anthems that move beyond the dancefloor.
‘Angels’ Resonate an Armin Future Classic
Some records are designed to be played once. Others feel like they’ll never leave a setlist. ‘Angels’ falls into the latter. The track bridges club appeal with festival-scale euphoria, making it a guaranteed crowd favorite for years to come. With ‘Angels,’ Armin van Buuren and Punctual have crafted another festival anthem with mass appeal. It balances emotional depth with sheer dancefloor exhilaration, proving once again that progressive house, when done right, can still ignite a crowd like few other genres.
If ‘On & On’ proved they could create crossover gold, ‘Angels’ cements them as one of dance music’s most exciting collaborative forces. But where their previous hit leaned into the groove, ‘Angels’ aims for the skies—and reaches them effortlessly. Stream it now.
