Armin van Buuren answers fan questions through asQme

Undoubtedly one of the most influential names in dance music today, Armin van Buuren is undergoing one of the most life-changing and daring years of his career to date. Releasing his latest album ‘Embrace’, just over a year ago, the Dutch pioneer took upon the challenge of incorporating new elements into his music and live shows around the globe.

On Monday, the king of Trance took to asQme to answer some his fans’ most compelling questions in an hour-long interview. In this interview, we learned about his passion for trance, why music is so important for life, his love for learning new things, seeing different cultures, and other EDM artists that he likes. Over 200 questions have been submitted, but we picked a handful that seemed interesting to us. The full thread can be found here. However, here are some of the most important things to take away from this asQme special.

Armin’s favorite song and album of all time

Armin on the status of his side project Gaia

Armin reveals the creation process of his tracks

Some producer tips for layering synths

Armin clarifies rumors about a potential Hardwell collaboration

Armada’s role in the dance music industry

His current favorite DJ’s

He reveals what he has in his pockets while performing

And last but not least, is there a new album coming up?