StanV, a.k.a. Stijn Vermeulen, is a progressive trance producer based in Belgium with an innovative style that blends a modern sensibility with traces of the melodic and atmospheric trance of the early 2000s. He has released tracks on labels such as Enhanced Progressive and High Contrast Recordings, with support from big-hitters like Above & Beyond and Armin van Buuren's A State of Trance. Drawing influence from varied artists including Eric Prydz and Rank 1 as well as talent such as Andrew Bayer or Farius, StanV has gained a lot of ground in his career over the last couple of years. He layers haunting melodies over hypnotic beats with the touch of a fully-developed recording artist who knows who he is and exactly where he’s going. A 90s kid, StanV came up on music from Tiësto, back when he was stilled called DJ Tiësto. The Belgian connection was never far away, however, with acts like Push, Fiocco, Sylver and The Mackenzie being part of his daily listening routine. Visiting Tiësto In Concert in 2004 at the mere age of 12 resulted in him knowing at once what he’d be doing for many years to come. A self-taught musician, he makes tracks by feel, alone, and lives by the idea that goosebumps never lie. Crafting his own sound, StanV aspires to become one of the most crucially artistic producers on the international scene and needs to be heard by anyone seeking the future of progressive trance.