Trance titan MaRLo joins forces with legends Ørjan Nilsen and Mark Sixma—together under their collaborative alias Nilsix—for a high-octane mainstage masterpiece titled “The Raid,” out May 23 via Reaching Altitude.
“The Raid” is built for peak-time moments—an electrifying fusion of euphoric trance, high-energy progressive rhythms, and the kind of soaring, hands-in-the-air melody that sends festival crowds into a frenzy. Each artist brings their signature style to the mix: MaRLo’s high-impact, emotion-driven trance, Ørjan’s cinematic melodic sensibilities, and Mark’s powerhouse big room dynamics. The result is nothing short of an anthem.
“We’ve known each other for years, and we’ve all evolved musically,” says Nilsix. “But ‘The Raid’ is our love letter to the old-school sound that shaped us. It’s raw, energetic, and it’s been tearing up dance floors ever since we premiered it with MaRLo live in Ho Chi Minh City at Trancera Festival.”
About the Artists
MaRLo, born in The Netherlands and raised in Australia, has become one of the most dominant forces in trance and progressive, earning the title of #1 DJ in Australia. With multiple Beatport #1s, a loyal global fanbase, and an arsenal of mainstage hits, MaRLo continues to shape the future of the genre through both his music and his influential label Reaching Altitude.
Ørjan Nilsen, affectionately dubbed the “King of Melodies,” is known for timeless trance anthems that blend emotion with explosive energy. Over the past two decades, his productions have become staples of the global trance scene, beloved for their uplifting power and precision.
Mark Sixma stands as one of the architects of big room trance, with a career that spans countless chart-topping tracks and collaborations with industry giants. His impact is felt on festival stages across the world and in the DNA of modern dance music.
Together as Nilsix, Ørjan and Mark channel decades of experience into a unified vision—blending nostalgia with cutting-edge production to deliver music designed to ignite crowds.
Reaching Altitude
Reaching Altitude, MaRLo’s own imprint, continues to champion bold new directions in trance, techno, and hard dance. The label has become a launchpad for emerging talent while hosting releases from some of the scene’s heaviest hitters—curating music that’s as emotionally charged as it is festival-ready.
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“The Raid” drops May 23 on Reaching Altitude—a massive collaboration that pays homage to the past while charging fearlessly into the future.
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