Sander van Doorn and BLR intertwine on their newest collaboration, “Eyes Open Wide,” releasing on June 6th via Dreamstate Records.
Listen here : https://dreamstate.ffm.to/eyesopenwide
Joined by London-led female songwriter/producer duo The Melody Men, “Eyes Open Wide” is a thunderous track sitting in the sweet spot between progressive trance and techno. Powered by an illuminating vocal hook emulating those moments when life feels more like fiction, the peak-time number captures the emotion when reality becomes too much to take in. Pounding kicks and clattering percussive patterns are accented by lysergic flourishes and dark industrial tones, ploughing through the space until high-pitched vocalizations fill the upper register with a sense of awe and wonder.
“Premiering ‘Eyes Open Wide‘ at Dreamstate Europe was an unforgettable moment,” says Sander van Doorn. “The energy in the room, the immediate response—it was electric. This track is all about opening yourself up to the full emotional spectrum of the music, and seeing how deeply it connected with the crowd was incredible. I can’t wait to officially release it and let the world feel that same energy.”
Says BLR, “Great to do my first collab with Sander, as we have known and supported each other’s music for years now, it was only time to get together in the studio and create the slammer that is ‘Eyes Wide Open’”
A generational talent based out of the Netherlands, Sander van Doorn has been a driving force in electronic music for over two decades. In that time, he’s remained a progressive and highly adaptive name that never prescribes to any single genre. His innovative approach has earned him accolades, including ‘Best Breakthrough Artist’ at WMC’s IDMA, and has been a huge draw at festivals such as EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland, Ministry of Sound, Global Gathering, Trance Energy, and Sensation.
Amersfoort-based producer BLR is the brainchild of Dutch sensation Leon Bolier, holding a reputation for creating dark, melodic club cuts spanning techno, progressive, deep house, and more. Earlier this year, BLR put his spin on van Doorn’s classic 2007 anthem “Riff,” offering a modern update that showcased his signature dark and melodic sound. His creative force has been recognized by industry heavyweights, leading to collaborations alongside Armin van Buuren and Matt Sassari, with official remixes for Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Tiësto, Andain, and Estiva.
“Eyes Open Wide” highlights the unrivaled abilities from two trend-setting artists, bringing together their unique sounds for a track designed to captivate dancefloors and festival crowds alike.
Sander van Doorn & BLR’s new single “Eyes Open Wide” (feat. The Melody Men) is available on all platforms via Dreamstate Records.
More About Sander van Doorn
Sander van Doorn, a generation-defining artist who reshapes our perception of dance music, remains one of the most influential and beloved figures in the global electronic music scene today. Renowned for his ability to blend genres and push boundaries, his impact as a DJ and producer cannot be overstated.
Sander’s musical journey began in 1995, when, at the age of sixteen, he was captivated by his brother’s Roland Groovebox 303. This device, which allowed for endless creativity in electronic music production, would spark Sander’s lifelong passion. He often borrowed his brother’s Groovebox and his nephew’s vinyl records, using them to create music that would eventually shape his career. This early exposure to the power of music production ignited a spark that has continued to burn brightly ever since.
Over the years, Sander has honed a distinct and inimitable sound, effortlessly blending genres and drawing from a broad spectrum of influences. His work spans house, trance, electro, progressive sounds, and more recent hard trance/techno. He remains an immensely prolific artist, consistently releasing tracks that captivate listeners worldwide. His collaborations, like the recent Direct Dizko with Maddix, continue to define the sound of modern dance music and keep his influence relevant and fresh.
Sander’s rise to stardom was driven not only by his solo efforts but also by his ability to spot talent and curate a roster of hot new acts through his DOORN Records imprint. In addition to many awards, golden records and several top 10 listings in the DJMag top 100 he has also found success with numerous massive (radio) hits like Ori tali Ma, Koko and Gold Skies, which has amassed over 60 million streams, cementing his place as one of the most celebrated electronic artists of his generation.
His career has seen him perform at the world’s most prestigious festivals and clubs, including Tomorrowland, Creamfields, UNTOLD Festival, and Electric Daisy Carnival, where he plays to tens of thousands of people every month.
These performances have helped Sander build a loyal fan base across the globe.
Sander has released three full-length albums, numerous chart-topping singles, and remixes for some of the world’s biggest artists. His career is marked by sold-out shows and an unwavering dedication to pushing the limits of his craft, both as a producer and a performer. With a steady stream of releases and an ever-growing global fanbase, Sander van Doorn remains at the forefront of the electronic music scene, continuing to captivate listeners and redefine what dance music can be.
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More About BLR
BLR bursted into the scene, showcasing a deeper, darker yet melodic club focused sound in 2016, after signing the first ever BLR release ‘Nungwi’ to Tiësto his AFTR:HRS label, as Nungwi became it’s first ever release. He then continued to push a more experimental yet dancefloor friendly sound. While Nungwi quickly became a DJ favorite crossing genre borders and racking up over 10 million Spotify streams, BLR kept on pushing new music, quickly becoming a fan and an industry favorite. A later offering (TAJ) surpassed 250 million streams across platforms, while recently, ‘Lipstick’ with Robbie Rise (Released on John Summit’s Experts Only) caused shockwaves all over danceland, being supported on all major festivals globally, and quickly gaining traction on streaming DSPs as well.
Recently, BLR released tracks on Adam Beyer’s Drumcode and Truesoul Recordings, making sure the BLR sound expanded into techno territory, gaining support from an increasingly wider array of global tastemaker DJs alike. At the same time, more recently BLR announced a collab with Armin van Buuren, released in May 2025.
All this didn’t get unnoticed, resulting in invites to play at festivals like Tomorrowland, Mysteryland, and World Club Dome as well as club gigs around the globe.
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More About The Melody Men
OK, so first things first. The Melody Men aren’t actually men. Dyanna and Lou, two London based ladies definitely have a sense of humour as they named themselves ironically to reflect the male-dominated industry in which they operate.
This talented duo are songwriters. They are vocalists. They are producers. The girls have made records in their own right, sung and written on stacks of other people’s tracks.
The girls have also had their music used in major campaigns by international brands such as Vodaphone, Stella McCartney and Google. The Melody Men’s vocals and writing has also found its way onto many a TV show ranging from Love Island to Sky Sports Football.
In the last couple of years, the duo have featured and written with the likes of Mark Knight, Ferreck Dawn, Martin Ikin, D.O.D., Reinier Zonneveld, Odd Mob, Mason, Roberto Surace, Kideko and many more. They have tracks with tens of millions of streams and internationally radio playlisted records.
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More About Dreamstate
Created in 2015, Dreamstate carries the mantle for all forms of trance & progressive music—from deep progressive to psytrance and all BPMs in between—and aspires to create an experience as vivid and diverse as the genre it was inspired by. Envision a world where ethereal beats and timeless melodies transport you from the everyday to a higher state of understanding. Trance music has the power to connect, the power to soothe, and the power to heal. At Dreamstate, we experience that power together. A global movement backed by a passionate community, Dreamstate has held festivals in Mexico, the UK, Australia, Poland, Canada, and all throughout the United States. Dreamstate-hosted stages have also been featured at EDCs in China and India. Dreamstate Records launched in 2017, and its catalog has since logged releases from Vini Vici, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Judge Jules, Jordan Suckley, Roger Shah, Key4050, and more.
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