Global EDM Sessions By DJ XTC
Global EDM Sessions is the official home of DJ XTC’s Global Trance Sessions and Global House Sessions Podcasts. It features uplifting trance and four-on-the-floor house music. New episodes are released bi-weekly.
Episodes
Global Trance Sessions Ep. 138 (Road To Summer Frequency)
From August 6 to September 24, join us for Summer Frequency Festival — an exclusive 8-week series of Trance and House DJ sets released weekly and available only on the Global EDM Sessions Podcast Feed.
Featuring talented DJs from Canada and around the world, this special summer series delivers the perfect soundtrack for festival season. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode.
This
Global House Sessions Ep. 025 (Solar Rebellion)
House music was never meant to follow the mainstream—it was built to challenge it.
For producers, it's about reimagining familiar sounds with an underground soul. For DJs, it's about the bootlegs, edits, hidden gems, and unforgettable dancefloor moments.
As the Summer Solstice approaches, a new movement rises.
Welcome to Solar Rebellion.
A celebration of underground house culture, sun-soaked groov
Global Trance Sesssions Ep. 137 (Fading Horizons)
Step into the sound of summer with Global Trance Sessions Episode 137, Fading Horizons, hosted by DJ XTC. This episode delivers an emotional journey through the latest vocal and melodic trance, blending uplifting energy, cinematic atmospheres, and powerful melodies designed for those perfect sunset moments between spring and summer.
Be sure to subscribe to the Global EDM Sessions YouTube channel f
Global House Sessions Ep. 024 (Spring Fest 2026 Sublevel Transmission)
Spring Festival 2026 continues with Global House Sessions Ep. 024!
Drawing inspiration from the raw spirit of the 90s underground scene, this mix blends classic rave energy, bootleg-style influences, and timeless late-night vibes with a modern edge built for today’s dancefloor. From warehouse grooves to peak-time moments, this episode delivers a tightly packed hour of driving house music that capt
Global Trance Sessions Ep. 136 (Spring Fest 2026 Peak Time)
We’re kicking off at 142 BPM and staying locked in—pure peak-time energy from the first drop to the final beat. Packed with the freshest tracks and standout remixes, this episode drives through soaring vocals, euphoric moments, and relentless progressive power built for the mainstage.
Quick update: the show is now hitting in a tight one-hour format—same energy, same sound, just streamlined to matc
Global House Sessions Ep. 023
Step into Spring 2026 with a fresh burst of energy in this uplifting episode of Global House Sessions. Designed to match the vibe of longer days, open windows, and that seasonal reset, this mix is packed with feel-good house grooves that bring warmth, rhythm, and momentum.
Whether you’re tackling your spring cleaning, heading out for a sunny drive, or just looking to lift your mood, this episode i
Global Trance Sessions Ep. 135 (Sonik Recordings Takeover)
The first Global Trance Sessions episode of 2026 launches with an incredible two-hour takeover from the UK’s Sonik Recordings. Known for delivering some of the most powerful sounds in modern trance, Sonik brings an unforgettable journey packed with uplifting anthems, soaring melodies, emotional vocals, and driving progressive energy from some of the label’s top artists.
This special showcase captu
Global House Sessions Ep. 022
This episode of Global House Sessions is all about late-night energy — pure underground beats, rolling basslines, and hypnotic percussion that pull you in without forcing the moment. No big drops, no gimmicks — just deep, global-leaning grooves and long blends built for that after-hours dancefloor mood. As always, mixed live and fully human-curated to capture that late-night club feeling — the kin
DJ XTC - New Year's House Party 2026
Mixed and recorded live on the Flex 6, this brings together timeless classic vibes and fresh energy, hand-picked and custom-crafted for your New Year’s Eve celebration.
Filled with uplifting rhythms, smooth transitions, and feel-good melodies, it’s made to keep the night flowing and the spirits high. Support the artists, enjoy the music, and wishing you a safe, joyful, and unforgettable New Year.
Global Trance Sessions 2025 Year End Mix
Mixed live on the Flex 6 — a hand-picked journey through 2025 highlights, classics, and brand-new heaters. ✨Thank you for an amazing year — you powered every beat.
Let’s close the year with rhythm, unity, and good vibes.
House Heads - My NYE House Party Set drops Dec 27th 2025.
Track List:
01. Roman Messer & Anton Pallmer & Jennifer Rene - When I Hear Your Voice (Extended Mix)
02. Mind-X,
Global Trance Sessions Ep. 134 Feat. DJ Highlander
In this final regular episode of 2025, Global Trance Sessions closes out the season with a very special guest — the DJ who kick-started the year with his massive takeover in Episode 127, the #1 streamed GTS episode of 2025. That’s right… DJ Highlander returns for an epic Hour 2 guest mix! 🎧🔥
Hour 1: Strap yourself in for a full-blown uplifting journey featuring the biggest and most powerful trance
Global House Sessions Ep. 021
Step into the brighter side of the underground. This episode of Global House Sessions is all about good vibes and pure energy — an hour of soulful basslines, and feel-good rhythms that lift you up and keep you moving. It’s deep, it’s melodic, and it flows from start to finish like a proper journey through the best in underground house.
So turn it up, lock in, and let the music take over for the ne
Global Trance Sessions Ep. 133 Feat. Crix
This week, DJ XTC returns with another two hours of pure uplifting energy! Hour 1 features brand-new tracks from Mark Sherry, Peter van Wave, and York, plus our Top Tune of the Month — Allan Morris’ “We Are Here Together.” It’s the perfect way to set the vibe before the night truly takes off.
In Hour 2, DJ XTC welcomes special guest DJ Crix (Christopher Mahood) from the UK — a stroke survivor who
Global House Sessions Ep. 020
Pure underground energy defines this episode of Global House Sessions. A twist on Chicago’s warehouse sound that collides with modern soul and bass, taking you deep into a journey through rhythm, groove, and the true spirit of house. From the underground to your speakers—turn it up and welcome to the tribe.
Track List:
01. STEZ - Feeling (Extended Mix)
02. Block & Crown - Ill Behaviour (Hardco
Global Trance Sessions Ep. 132 Feat. Wayne McAndrew
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 20
Global House Sessions Ep. 019
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
Vibez Live 2025 Guest Set (Trance)
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, a
Classic Trance: Global Trance Sessions Ep. 002
✨ 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. S
Jay Kobo - Illogic Summer Fest 2025 Set
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 a
Classic Trance: Global Trance Sessions Ep. 009
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. Epis
Global Trance Sessions Ep. 131 Feat. SkyRaid UK
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, SkyRa
Global House Sessions Ep. 018
🎧 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 mo
Global Trance Sessions Ep. 130
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
DJ Highlander Elevated Frequencies - June 2025
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. I
Global House Sessions Ep. 017
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 Magnani - Poker Face
02. Crud
Global Trance Sessions Ep. 129
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 - Everytime You Need Me (Exte
Global House Sessions Ep. 016
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)
02. Jackers Revenge - Feelings
Global Trance Sessions Ep. 128 Feat. Lisa Louder
🎶🎶 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 char
Global House Sessions Ep. 015 Feat. Andy Thompson
🚗 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
Global Trance Sessions Ep 127 (DJ Highlander Takeover)
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! 🔥💃
Track List:
DJ Highlander: https://djhighlander.podbean.com/
01. N-Trance
Classic Trance: Global Trance Sessions Ep. 23 Feat Robbie Schwan
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 Februa
Journey To The Underground Live Rave Demo (House/Techno)
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
Global Trance Sessions 2024 Year End Mix
🎶 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 gen
Fan Favourite: Global Trance Sessions Ep. 95 Feat. Adrian Morton
This episode quickly became a fan favourite after the show’s reboot, topping our streaming charts in 2022. It offers 2 hours of summer trance anthems from both recent and past years. Plus, hour 2 features a guest mix and interview with trance producer Adrian Morton. It’s the perfect soundtrack for lounging by the pool or relaxing at the beach, soaking in those summer vibes.
Track List
DJ XTC
01. F
Fan Favourite: DJ XTC - XTC Radio One April 2005
Releasing another fan favourite to celebrate my birthday weekend. Crafted as a musical time capsule for my newborn son in 2005, it was a personal project, enhanced by DJ Sheenz’s epic drops. Initially overlooked, it exploded in popularity, with over a million seeding the file for months and countless heartfelt emails from fans worldwide on this specific set for years. It’s humbling to know this se
Classic Trance: Global Trance Sessions Ep. 50 (EnergyFM Broadcast)
This episode takes us back to the peak of Global Trance Sessions. Originally aired on May 17th, 2009, on Energy 105.1FM Toronto, it features two hours of the best classic trance tracks from 2005 to 2009.
Paul Oakenfold was initially scheduled to guest star in this episode. However, he accepted an invitation to tour with Madonna about a week after I sent the invite and couldn’t commit. To make up f
Global Trance Sessions 2023 Year End Mix
Another year has passed and another great year in Trance music. Remakes of the classics were king again this year. I did a nod to that in the open set starting with some classics and then moving on to tracks I've played throughout the podcast over the year. This episode clocks in at 138 BPMs for the full two hours and mixed live. I hope you all enjoy and have a safe and happy holiday season.
Classic Trance: Global Trance Sessions August 2008 with Giuseppe Ottaviani + DJ XTC
Track List:
Giuseppe Ottaviani
01. ID - ID (Giuseppe Ottaviani Live act)
02. Andrè Visior & Kay Stone - SFYM (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)
03. Yoav - Beautiful Lie (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)
04. Shadowrider – Blue Horizon (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)
05. Giuseppe Ottaviani vs Gate4 - Sunward
06. Nu Nrg - Dreamland (Giuseppe Ottaviani Special Live Edit)
07. Pau
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