ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Albanian born 🇦🇱 Music Producer and Dj
Nick Van Kukaj was born and raised in Albania, a small country nestled in the Balkans. Growing up, Nick was always fascinated by the sounds of music and found himself drawn to the rhythm of the drums. He would often bang on barrels and pots, creating beats that would make his friends and family dance along.
As Nick grew older, he realized that his passion for music was more than just a passing interest. He wanted to pursue a career in the music industry and explore all the possibilities that it had to offer. However, opportunities for musical growth were limited in Albania, and Nick knew that if he wanted to achieve his dreams, he would have to move elsewhere.
In the late 90s, Nick made the life-changing decision to leave his home country and move to the United Kingdom. It was a difficult transition, as he had to leave behind everything he knew and start anew in a foreign land. However, Nick was determined to succeed, and he knew that the UK offered him the best chance to make a name for himself in the music industry.
Nick quickly immersed himself in the UK's electronic music scene, attending raves and soaking up the sounds of Hard House and Hard Trance. He was fascinated by the energy and excitement of the scene, and he knew that this was where he belonged.
In 2002, Nick took the first step in his music production journey by purchasing a pair of belt drive decks. He spent hours practicing, honing his skills and perfecting his craft. As his passion for music production grew, he invested in a variety of synthesizers and drum sets, building a massive studio setup that allowed him to create the sounds that he had always dreamed of.
Today, Nick is a respected producer in the UK's electronic music scene, and his unique sound has won him a dedicated fanbase. His studio is filled with his favorite synthesizers and drum sets, and he spends his days creating new beats and experimenting with sounds. Despite his success, Nick remains humble and grateful for the opportunities that the UK has given him, and he looks forward to continuing his journey in music for many years to come.
Nick Van Kukaj was born and raised in Albania, a small country nestled in the Balkans. Growing up, Nick was always fascinated by the sounds of music and found himself drawn to the rhythm of the drums. He would often bang on barrels and pots, creating beats that would make his friends and family dance along.
As Nick grew older, he realized that his passion for music was more than just a passing interest. He wanted to pursue a career in the music industry and explore all the possibilities that it had to offer. However, opportunities for musical growth were limited in Albania, and Nick knew that if he wanted to achieve his dreams, he would have to move elsewhere.
In the late 90s, Nick made the life-changing decision to leave his home country and move to the United Kingdom. It was a difficult transition, as he had to leave behind everything he knew and start anew in a foreign land. However, Nick was determined to succeed, and he knew that the UK offered him the best chance to make a name for himself in the music industry.
Nick quickly immersed himself in the UK's electronic music scene, attending raves and soaking up the sounds of Hard House and Hard Trance. He was fascinated by the energy and excitement of the scene, and he knew that this was where he belonged.
In 2002, Nick took the first step in his music production journey by purchasing a pair of belt drive decks. He spent hours practicing, honing his skills and perfecting his craft. As his passion for music production grew, he invested in a variety of synthesizers and drum sets, building a massive studio setup that allowed him to create the sounds that he had always dreamed of.
Today, Nick is a respected producer in the UK's electronic music scene, and his unique sound has won him a dedicated fanbase. His studio is filled with his favorite synthesizers and drum sets, and he spends his days creating new beats and experimenting with sounds. Despite his success, Nick remains humble and grateful for the opportunities that the UK has given him, and he looks forward to continuing his journey in music for many years to come.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 43 days
Average audio length:
71 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
25 episodes
since May 9, 2023
episodic
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Atomic Trance Episode 33 is here! 🚀
Welcome everyone and thank you for tuning in. This episode is absolutely loaded with Trance and Hard Trance energy, packed with driving rhythms, powerful melodies and that hypnotic atmosphere we all love.
A huge thank you to everyone who sent in their demos recen…
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I hope you all had an amazing Christmas with your loved ones.
Once again, that special time of the year has come… the moment where I get to share my End Of The Year Countdown set on AH.FM with you all. This tradition honestly means more to me than words can explain.
This mix is fully lo…
This one comes straight from the heart ❤️🩹 — an instrumental journey designed for healing and inner peace, where Trance meets Chill ambience in perfect harmony.
Created using a blend of my favourite hardware:
🎛️ Korg EMX-1
🎚️ 2600 Blue Marvin
🎹 Nord Lead Rack 2
🌀 Roland JP-8080
🎧 Soundcraft Signat…
Buckle up and ready for over two hours of non-stop energy — from uplifting trance to tech trance, hard trance, psy, hard dance, and hard techno. This one is stacked front to back with pure fire 🔥 so don’t skip a single second.
Featuring music from:
✨ Myself – Nick van Kukaj
✨Allan Marrow
✨Bryn Whit…
💜 Hey music lovers,
I hope you’re all doing well, wherever you are on this planet and in whichever walk of life you’re in. Today I finally found a moment to sit down and record Atomic Trance Podcast – Episode 31. This one is truly special to me… two hours of pure, uninterrupted music that bridges …
This is work in progress 😀I thought to share this with everyone 🙌🙌Enjoy it!
Hey guys! 👋 I hope you're all doing great 💚
Here's my full set from the HARD TRANCE EUROPE Weekender 2025, recorded live on the legendary Grand Pier – Weston-Super-Mare 🌊🎡
Massive love to everyone who came down and made it such an unforgettable atmosphere 🔥
This set is packed with serious energy …
What a day! Here’s my full 1-hour set from Genesis 3.0 – The Awakening, recorded live at Dare 2 Club, Bristol. This one was seriously special — an hour packed with absolute belters spanning Trance, Hard Trance, Hard Dance, and Tech Trance. Huge love to everyone who brought the energy and danced wit…
Atomic Trance Episode 30 – A Journey Beyond Earth!!
Atomic Trance is back with Episode 30! Buckle up for a 60-minute sonic adventure through the best in Trance music. We begin with deep, emotional Progressive vibes, blend in a couple of legendary classics, and then launch into high-energy Tech Tra…
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