Markus Schulz – In Search Of Sunrise 22 Mix 1 The Awakening

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A new Sunrise. Newer still perspectives.

Over its lifetime, ‘In Search Of Sunrise’ has become more than just a mix-compilation series. It’s been a sanctuary for kindred wanderers – a place where wonder, beauty and discovery collect under an ever-shifting musical sky.

With Markus Schulz now exclusively helming the mixes and wholeheartedly forging its direction, the journey’s entered a new phase; one that builds upon ‘ISOS’s foundations, while continuing to look ever further towards its tomorrows.

“One of the greatest privileges of guiding ‘In Search Of Sunrise” says Markus,’ “is that each year brings another opportunity to tell a fresh musical story – and a complete one. The destination is always ‘Sunrise’, but the road that leads there is never the same. Allowing it to develop naturally is what’s kept the series thriving over its longer course.”

For the second consecutive year, ‘In Search Of Sunrise’ will be presented across three separate releases throughout the greater summer season – allowing each set-mirroring section its own space and time to breathe, resonate and connect.

First to its fore and arriving 05.08 is ‘The Awakening’, where the textures of progressive house, melodic techno and cinematic electronica, mesh over eighteen exactingly selected and masterfully intermixed tracks. Spanning twilight to first light, it’s a mix that celebrates the series’ most subtle of contrasts, as each track comes threaded with an unmistakable sense of the ‘yet-to-come’.

Deeper into the summer, that will be followed by the transcendent ‘Nirvana’ before the journey’s ‘closing party’ will land via the late-night pulse of ‘Nocturnal Voyage’. For collectors and deep listeners alike, ‘Nocturnal Voyage’s release will be accompanied by ‘ISOS 22’s complete vinyl and CD offering.

This year’s ‘The Awakening’ features aural drive from a myriad of gifted sound-crafters, Above & Beyond, Jerome Isma-Ae, Joris Voorn, French 79, VER:WEST, JES, Paul Oakenfold, Solarstone, Matt Fax, Alex M.O.R.P.H., among them. It also sees Markus leave his own studio mark with a new Dakota release ‘Edge of Morning’; his just released new single ‘Dive’ and his ‘ISOS’-only moniker Aeridan with ‘Catalina (Interlude)’. The mix also summits with his set-stealing Paul Oakenfold x Markus Schulz x Grace ‘Not Over Yet’ bring-back.

Markus comments further: “The Awakening sets the tone for the journey because it’s about (dare I say it) infinite possibilities. You’re seeding ideas that will continue to reveal themselves across the rest of the summer’s trip.

Some records arrive with huge histories behind them, while others are making their very first impression. Bringing those worlds together is where the magic happens. Doubtless you’ll see and hear familiar names in new settings, unexpected connections between artists, and some moments that are – frankly – simply too beautiful not to include. Whether it’s Dakota returning, welcoming Above & Beyond back to the series, or introducing another new creative (ISOS-specific) outlet for me via through Aeridan, every record’s earned its place because it served the journey – not because of the name attached to it.”

2026’s ‘The Awakening’ You can stream / purchase it here and pre-order/bookmark ‘In Search Of Sunrise 22’ in its entirety here: blackhole.lnk.to/isos22