Global EDM Sessions By DJ XTC

This episode of Global Trance Sessions is dedicated to pure uplifting energy. The first hour takes you on a soaring journey through vocal, melodic, and progressive trance—an exhilarating mix designed to lift your spirits and keep the momentum flowing from start to finish.

For the second hour, we welcome special guest DJ and producer Wayne McAndrew from Aberdeen, Scotland. Since his first gig in 2009, Wayne has performed alongside s...

Feels good to be back after taking a month off. Global House Sessions Ep. 019 has a smooth bassline vibe running through the whole set—something deep, warm, and steady that just pulls you in.

As always, mixed live—because that’s how house sets are meant to be heard. It’s full of tracks I’ve been connecting with lately—underground, groovy, and a little bit raw in the best way. If you’re into those late-night global house sounds, I t...

Global EDM Sessions will return to our regular shows starting with Global House Sessions Ep. 019 on September 11th, 2025.

This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of returning as a guest on Vibez.Live broadcasting out of South Africa, performing under my artist alias Jay Kobo.

This one hour set is a full-throttle journey through high-energy, emotionally charged trance—designed to uplift, energize, and connect. From soaring melodies t...

✨ Journey back to the origins of Global Trance Sessions with this timeless 2006 set, first released in February of 2006 during the early days of GTS under my XTC Radio One banner. 🎶 A true time capsule of the era—packed with deep remixes, soaring vocals, and the driving trance energy that defined the sound. 🚀

🌴 I’ll return from vacation on September 11th, 2025 with Global House Sessions Ep. 019. Stay tuned for fresh vibes! 🎧

Performing under my artist alias Jay Kobo, this is my contribution to this year’s Illogic Summer Fest, hosted by Illogic Radio in Rome, Italy this past Tuesday. Inspired by the iconic pandemic-era video of an Italian DJ lifting spirits by playing Alice Deejay – Better Off Alone from his balcony which started off a chain of "balcony raves" around the globe during lock downs, I crafted this set as an emotional homage to that powerful...

Check out the updated Podcast Homepage with a fresh look! The show logo is revamped, and a new "Classic Trance Episodes" section has been added for easy access to older GTS episodes. Classic trance episodes are also clearly marked for feed subscribers, with more to come alongside new episodes.

Relive the magic of October 8th, 2006, with another classic episode of Global Trance Sessions. Episode 009 let's you experience the eu...

Get ready for an epic 2-hour journey of trance to close out the summer in style! This final July episode is packed with high-energy, melodic vibes in Hour 1, mixed by yours truly, before I take a short break in August to hit the decks myself in a number of online events under my Jay Kobo alias.

Then in Hour 2, I’m thrilled to feature a powerful guest set from the UK’s own rising trance star, SkyRaid UK — delivering an incredible mi...

🎧 Dive into Global House Sessions—your must-listen soundtrack for Summer 2025! A thrilling fusion of house styles, from timeless grooves to high-energy tech and funky beats. Perfect for beach hangs, rooftop parties, or golden hour cruises. Hit play and feel the rhythm take over. ☀️😎

Dedicated to the memory of John Reid (Nightcrawlers) September 1963 – June 2025. Your voice and music continue to move dancefloors around the world.

Welcome to Summer 2025! ☀️ This episode features another exclusive two-hour set from yours truly—crafted to capture the perfect summer vibe. Blending fresh new tracks with some of our all-time Global Trance Sessions favourites, it’s the ideal soundtrack for backyard parties, beach days, poolside chilling, or gearing up for your next festival.

Enjoy the music, and remember: stay safe, stay positive, and make the most of every moment...

Quick update, Global Trance Sessions Ep. 130 will be dropping next Thursday, a week behind schedule. Got a bit busy with family life on this end over the past few weeks. In the meantime, I’ve got something incredible to fill the gap. 

DJ Highlander—my padawaan and a fan-favourite guest on GTS—has just launched his own podcast, Elevated Frequencies, and his latest episode absolutely blew me away. It’s easily one of my favorite sets ...

Diving back into my club roots with this latest set. It’s a fusion of current club house chart toppers, underground, and tech house, all infused with a nostalgic touch of '90s flavor that continues to be popular in 2025. Whether you're warming up for a night out or setting the tone for summer vibes, this mix is the perfect primer to get you moving.

Track List:

01. Max Ma...

This episode of Global Trance Sessions is a two hour exclusive set mixed by me. The first hour starts of with some vocal tracks, before transitioning into the harder beats for a short period, before transitioning back to more of an uplifting, euphoric and vocal vibe.  Full episode clocks in at 140 BPMs.

Track List:

01. Fragma, DJ T.H. & Enerdizer feat. Maria Rubia - ...

Another great spring episode of Global House Sessions now streaming! Perfect for a spring drive, chillin' on the patio, or by the bon fire. 🔥🥂 Enjoy. 🫶

Live mix of this episode now streaming on YouTube 🎧Watch me take it from deep transitions to peak energy — all in real time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40npJ5HM47w

Track List:

01. CASSIMM - Valerie (Extended Mix)...

🎶🎶 Let's go raving 🎶🎶

I've got a great two hours energetic beats lined up for you this episode. To start off my official return to the show in 2025, the first hour starts heavy and fast with some festival style bangers, before I transition into the more vocal, euphoric side of trance setting the stage for my hour 2 guest. 🫶🫶

In hour 2 I hand over the decks to none other than award winning and chart topping DJ/Producer Lisa Lo...

🚗 The perfect 2-hour house mix for spring vibes! 🎶 Whether you're cruising on a sunny day, freshening up your space, or getting hyped for a night out—this episode has you covered! ☀️🕺

In this special two hour episode of Global House Sessions, DJ XTC kicks things off with the hottest underground house tracks shaking dancefloors worldwide. Then, DJ Andy Thompson takes over with a journey through the red-hot UK house scene, droppin...

If you’re a fan of vocal trance, this episode is for you! 🎶✨ I’ve invited back last year’s top guest, DJ Highlander, for an exclusive takeover while I wrap up some studio time in music production. 🎛️🎵 Get ready for a euphoric vocal trance journey—enjoy the vibes! 🌟 I’ll be back in a few weeks for Global House Sessions! 🔥💃

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DJ Highlander: https://djhigh...

A few days ago, I posted a poll on social media asking which genre you would like to hear for this week's release: Classic House, Classic Trance, or Hard Dance. You all picked Classic Trance! To honour your choice, I've selected a set that many of you have written to me about since I rebooted the show. It features another talented Canadian DJ, Robbie Schwan. This set, originally streamed in February 2008, has been a favourite among...

Created for demo submissions to the club and festival circuit under my Jay Kobo alias, this one hour mix offers an epic journey through the underground house and techno rave scenes with touch of nostalgia added in. Starting light and slow at 128 BPM, the beats grow heavier and more progressive throughout the hour, with the tempo picking up and peaking at 154 BPM by the end. This set was mixed live using the DDJ FLX 6 controller.

Fo...

🎶 The Global Trance Sessions 2024 Year End Mix has landed! 🎶

This is an exclusive two hour set mixed live by me. In the first hour, immerse yourself in melodic and vocal tracks that evoke nostalgic vibes and give you goosebumps. As we transition into the second hour, I up the tempo with progressive beats before diving into the final half-hour of techno magic, reflecting 2024's blend of the two genres.

This mix marks my final regu...