Bart-claessen-and-raz-nitzan-pres-who.is-we.are... Jun 2026

Let’s travel back to the moment the needle dropped on this vinyl or the file loaded into the CDJ. The track opens not with a bang, but with a pulse. A low, throbbing kick drum establishes a heartbeat. Then comes the signature element: a sampled, ethereal voice whispering fragmented syllables.

And the title? The title is the invitation. Bart-Claessen-and-Raz-Nitzan-pres-Who.is-We.Are...

What sets this production apart is its longevity. In an era where electronic music can often feel disposable, We.Are has maintained its relevance. It captured a specific cultural moment in the early 2010s when trance was transitioning into a more "trouse" influenced sound, yet it managed to keep the integrity of the genre intact. The collaboration showcased the best of both artists: Claessen’s ability to craft a powerful groove and Nitzan’s knack for creating "earworm" melodies that stay with the listener long after the music stops. Let’s travel back to the moment the needle

Under this alias, the duo released a series of tracks that blurred the line between progressive house and uplifting trance. The production style featured: Then comes the signature element: a sampled, ethereal

Musically, We Are... is a masterclass in mid-2000s progressive trance meeting late-2000s stadium energy. Claessen provides the driving, tech-influenced bassline—tight, relentless, yet warm. Raz Nitzan, a veteran lyricist and vocal producer, supplies the haunting, chopped vocal hook: “We are... we are... we are...” The lyrics never complete the sentence. Instead, they layer, repeat, and dissolve into reverb. This is not a failure of writing; it is an invitation. Each listener fills the blank with their own identity: dancers at a festival fill it with euphoria; lonely night drivers fill it with longing; nostalgic older trance fans fill it with the memory of a scene that was slipping away.