Why you NEED to make an album in 2025

I've just recently released my debut artist album Lost // Found on Ascent Recordings and it's taught me a ton about my own sound and being an artist, and I'd love to share those learnings with you here.

As dance artists, even in the melodic oriented trance / progressive sphere I produce in, we often forget what a powerful vehicle albums can be, instead getting caught up in the tidal waves of single after single.

Are you making an album or thinking of doing so? Share in the comments!


Links:
My album: https://ascentrecordings.com/lostfound
My label: https://ascentrecordings.com
Insta: https://instagram.com/derekryan
Web: https://derekryan.net
Management: https://luminary-artists.com