As children, everything started with “let’s pretend.”
That was enough to begin a game, a new adventure. We played, we laughed, carried by a sense of freedom, without stakes and without an outside gaze.

With time, the game changes its nature. It becomes organized, structured, a way of showing oneself, of encountering the unexpected, of shaping a way of being in the world. Then, different paths appear. There are those who find the courage to show themselves as they are, who do not pretend to forget their experiences, who do not hide what overflows or does not fit into neat categories.

These are the true, gentle, and grounded personalities that inspire me. Music brings us back to these instinctive, almost primitive emotions, the ones that exist before roles and masks.

To live fully is not to step away from oneself.
It is not to forget, but to accept what moves through us.
Under these conditions, happiness is possible.

Stream it on all the major platforms:
- Spotify: open.spotify.com
- Deezer: deezer.com
- SoundCloud: soundcloud.com
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/OoDobxmaUcI

Download the mp3 extended mix here: Ice Upon Fire - Comédie (Extended Mix) and more free tracks on the /free-tracks/ page.

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2026 is here so welcome to a new chapter of the “Hybrid Theory” podcast, episode 81 in which I play my favorite tran,ce & uplifting tracks. I wish you an exceptional year filled with lots of love. So now it is time to get down to business with Will Rees, Asteroid, Lostly, a brand-new ID from myself, Steve Dekay, Allen Watts, and many more.

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Before the rush of uplifted melodies and "hands-in-the-air" moments, there’s always a space where tension is built slowly. That’s what the Hybrid Theory warmups are about !

The new episode of the Warmup Series is now live. One hour dedicated to deep house, progressive shades. This mix leans into reinterpretations of classics, where familiar emotions are reshaped through modern sound design.

Matt Fax delivers a refined, forward-thinking remix of Ferry Corsten’s "Blueprint", striking the balance between nostalgia and precision.
8Kays revisits "Leben - I Feel You", while Victor Ruiz brings raw energy and hypnotic drive to Yahel’s "Liquid Love" a reminder of how timeless ideas can evolve without losing their soul.

A special shoutout goes to Romain Garcia for his track "Other World", taken from his latest album "EURÊKA!" a track that stands out for its emotional depth and cinematic atmosphere. Another highlight comes from Because of Art, After playing "Fired Up" in a previous episode, it felt natural to return for a double spin. Because of consistency, quality, and a clear artistic identity, always a pleasure to feature all theses guys.

And finally, a special mention for "Solace" by CVMRN. I love the vocal and the atmosphere of this one, I recommend you give it a listen.

This warmup isn’t about big drops. Still, listeners will find moments of real impact, enough to satisfy eclectic tastes along with an unconventional progression designed for those who want to settle in while slowly warming up.

Welcome to a new chapter of Hybrid Theory.



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?Episode 80 just dropped! So press play and ride a trance journey now! including tracks by RRAW!, Daxson, AA Meeting, Mallorca Lee, Derek Ryan, Darren Porter, Will Rees and many more ... (Full tracklist bellow)

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If you’ve been following my podcast, you might have noticed that each episode comes with a special structure designed to take you on a complete musical journey. Instead of releasing just one set per episode, I decided to divide each release into two distinct parts—each with its own vibe and energy.

Before the main trance & uplifting episode is published, you’ll find a one-hour set dedicated to Progressive House and Deep House. This part is all about warm grooves, deep atmospheres, and melodic build-ups—perfect to ease into the mood and prepare for what’s next.

The very latest warm-up was released two weeks ago, featuring 15 carefully selected tracks from fantastic artists such as Melarmony, MXV, L.GU, Because of Art, Passenger 10, and Sultan & Shepard.

It’s a deep and melodic journey, crafted to showcase both rising talents and established names in the scene.

You can discover the full set in the YouTube video below, and check out the complete tracklist right after.

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I'm posting the episode 79 of Hybrid Theory late after the release. This on is including tracks by Asteroid, Ralphie B, Cold Blue, Sean Tyas, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Ciaran McAuley, Amos & Riot Night, Lostly, David Forbes and more. Find bellow the full tracklist.

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I love the way trance allow bridges between genres like acid, techno, uplifting, hard trance. In the episode 078 of Hybrid Theory podcast we explore that so grab it as podcast, on youtube and soundcloud. Including fantastic tracks by Orjan Nilsen, Karybde, David Forbes, Nico Cranxx, Renegade System, Robinito, Matt Robertson, Allen Watts, Darren Porter, Asteroid, Sean Tyas, TrickyDJ, Andrea Montors.

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“Kaosmos” is a pure uplifting banger that explores the delicate balance between chaos and cosmos, symbolizing the ever-present tension between order and disorder in the universe and within our own lives. Reminding us that even in the most tumultuous times, there is beauty.

Stream it on all the major platforms:
- Spotify: open.spotify.com
- Deezer: deezer.com
- SoundCloud: soundcloud.com
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/M90OhbB2OSY

Download the mp3 extended mix here: Ice Upon Fire - Kaosmos (Extended Mix) and more free tracks on the /free-tracks/ page.

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I left the social network x (ex-Twitter).

Since its acquisition by Elon Musk, X has suffered from a lack of content regulation and moderation. It promotes disinformation and allows far-right ideas to spread as well as the increase in hate speech.

The idiots who own this network explain that freedom of speech means being able to say everything any way. Under the cover of this totally idiotic postulate, X has become a propaganda tool.

This is contrary to all the values that I want to share with my music and in general no longer being confronted with poor quality content is necessary for mental health.

So I deleted my account, deleted the app.

I know it won't change the world, but I won't miss X.

Follow me on my other socials if you want to.

I love the way trance allow bridges between genres like acid, techno, uplifting, hard trance. In the episode 078 of Hybrid Theory podcast we explore that so grab it as podcast, on youtube and soundcloud. Including fantastic tracks by Orjan Nilsen, Karybde, David Forbes, Nico Cranxx, Renegade System, Robinito, Matt Robertson, Allen Watts, Darren Porter, Asteroid, Sean Tyas, TrickyDJ, Andrea Montors.

Watch the full episode on youtube, soundcloud or check the podcast on itunes, deezer, google podcast or listen to it directly on the podcast page.

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