Pure Trance Radio Podcast with Solarstone

To be fair, this is an issue that goes beyond this podcast, but most ‘vocal trance’ is horrible because it’s endless repetition of trite vocal clips that just isn’t interesting. I’m hearing more and more of it on this show, which was once a safe island in the land of EDM podcasts. Nowadays, I find myself fast forwarding through at least 2-3 tracks, as well as the inevitable ‘renegade master’ sample that’s going to get dropped somewhere. Beyond that, Solarstone still talks too much, and I can’t stand his endless commentary about the quality (or lack of them) of his segues between tracks. So, why do I listen to it, still? It’s still better than most of the other podcasts out there, but with each passing week I find myself less and less inclined to give it my time and attention.

I can just about put up with the constant talking and the badly dated dad jokes. But why does he feel the need to repeatedly try to shoehorn himself into other people's music by singing over them? Karaoke in private like a normal person, you weirdo!

Got to give credit where due. I’ve been listening to Solarstone for over 20 years, before podcasts and iPhones existed, back when di.fm was the only internet radio station around to get music like this. Rich is still at it, better than ever, bringing the best trance music to us weekly. Love his presentation, anecdotes and jokes. Please never stop Solarstone!

Some of the best music around. But his constant talking feels like it takes me away from fully enjoying the music. I don’t think every song needs a story.