As the next chapter of In Search of Sunrise begins, Markus Schulz steps fully into the role of creative guide, evolving the series into something not just reflective, but visionary. For the first time ever, the compilation will roll out as three separate drops across the season - allowing each disc to breathe, resonate, and connect in its own time.
Markus Schulz: “The world has changed. So has the music. But the need to escape, to dream, and to feel—that remains. And that’s what this next era of ‘In Search of Sunrise’ is about: building a bridge from nostalgia into a future worth believing in.”
First up is “The Awakening”, which was released on 6 August, which draws from organic textures, deep progressive rhythms, melodic techno, ambient atmospheres, and emotionally rich tones.
That will be followed by the emotionally euphoric mix ‘The Nirvana’ on 27 August, and finally, ‘The Nocturnal Voyage’, a late-night techno-leaning finale, on 17 September. The full vinyl and CD experience will also be available on that day too.
‘The Awakening’ features music from London Grammar, Sasha, Deep Dish, Paul Oakenfold & Hernan Cattaneo, Korolova, Cosmic Gate, Estiva, PROFF, Jerome Isma-Ae, and two exclusives from Markus Schulz under his Dakota alias.
Markus Schulz: “‘The Awakening’ is about widening the lens; welcoming in legendary artists who somehow had never graced the series before: London Grammar, Sasha, Hernan Cattaneo, Deep Dish.
“And at the same time, it’s about planting seeds. I want someone five years from now to say, ‘I first discovered them on ISOS 21.’ That’s how you carry a legacy into the future. And the best way to do that is to reflect on authentic emotional resonance; something that touches the soul but doesn’t overexplain itself.
“It’s about giving space for new stories to unfold. Whether you’ve been with the series since the beginning, or this is your first time hearing its name, ‘In Search of Sunrise’ isn’t just about where you’ve been. It’s about where you’re going next.”
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