Introducing ‘Trilogie 2’ - 20 years later
A highly anticipated album by Airwave - a project born not from strategy, but from pure, unfiltered expression.
In the heart of Brussels, a young producer named Laurent Véronnez — soon to be known to the world as Airwave — was quietly shaping the future of progressive electronic music. By the time it was 1998 and he was just 20, his records were already spinning in the sets of global icons like Paul Oakenfold, Sasha, John Digweed, and rising Dutch stars Tiësto, Ferry Corsten, and Armin van Buuren. His tracks — “Innerspace”, “I Want to Believe”, “Above the Sky”, “Ladyblue” — were more than club anthems. They were emotional journeys, and they struck a chord with a generation of ravers and dreamers. But that was only the beginning.
Across decades, Airwave continued to reinvent himself — releasing music under various aliases like Lolo, Planisphere, The Green Martian, and Fire & Ice. Each name carried a different flavor, but the core remained unmistakably his: deep, melodic, and moving. Albums like ‘I Want to Believe’, ‘Touareg’, and ‘Trilogique’ became cult classics — etched into the DNA of progressive trance. Leading the esteemed Bonzai Records, he has gained valuable insights into acoustics, shaping his career as a producer and sound designer, among other roles.
While others followed trends, Airwave forged new paths. Teaming up with fellow visionary John 00 Fleming and later with long-time peer Phi-Phi, he pushed deeper into underground progressive, while also experimenting with ambient, classical, and film score work. His projects — Parallel Lines, Trilogique Re-Invented, and Adelaide’s Voyage — reveal a creator constantly evolving.
Behind the decks, Airwave became a global storyteller, playing stages from Tomorrowland to ASOT, Ibiza to Ministry of Sound, weaving sets that felt less like performances and more like cinematic experiences. And when not performing, he was shaping the sound of others as a highly respected sound designer, crafting instruments and sample libraries for Korg, Spectrasonics, Loopmasters, and more — tools now used by producers and artists across genres, including legends like Herbie Hancock.
“It was the summer of 2023. My hometown had just been hit by a full week of nonstop rain, and I was already carrying a load of personal frustration. After a few days out drinking with friends, I came home alone and poured everything into a track. That’s how ‘When The Sun Comes Back’ was born out of pure emotion and rage. I finished it in five hours. It instantly brought me back to the creative space where many of my best tracks came from — frustration, anger, sadness, all channelled into focus and, ultimately, joy.”
— Airwave, on one of the standout tracks from his new album
Two decades after releasing his iconic album Trilogique, Airwave returns with its long-awaited sequel — a project born not from strategy, but from pure, unfiltered expression. Trilogique 2 is a bold continuation of his journey, unfolding across 50 full-length, unmixed tracks. Split into two parts, the album captures a spontaneous creative process, where genres weren’t planned but pulled from instinct — each track represents a reflection of the moment it was made.
There was no blueprint, no pressure, just the desire to let the music speak. Songs like “When The Sun Comes Back”, “Inner Child”, “The World vs Spotify”, and “Caribbean Sunrise” became unexpected emotional anchors, surprising even Airwave himself with the intensity they carried.
“For years, genres like trance, progressive, electronica, and techno have been kept in separate lanes, both musically and culturally. With Trilogique, I want to show that they all belong together. I see this division as artificial and limiting,” Laurent shared. “Through this album, I’m trying to break down those barriers and rebuild the bridges that were lost in the pursuit of fame and profit by a select few — while the majority were left behind.”
For Airwave, it's always been about the content and letting the music speak for itself.
Trilogique Vol. 1 compilation is bringing together the first 25 singles released under Airwave Music
