Redstar – Then & Now

Redstar – Then & Now

Listen to Redstar – Then & Now on AH.FM, a monthly one-hour trance radio show airing on the first Saturday of every month. Hosted by Redstar, also known as Steve Bolger, the programme brings current uplifting and melodic trance together with favourites and classics from the early 2000s.

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About Then & Now

Then & Now is built around two sides of trance: the music being released today and the euphoric sound that defined earlier eras of the genre. Each monthly edition can move between fresh uplifting and melodic productions and memorable selections from the early 2000s, creating a mix that feels current without losing its connection to trance history.

The concept gives Redstar room to show how the genre has developed while highlighting the musical qualities that have remained important over time. Strong melodies, emotional breakdowns, driving rhythms and uplifting energy connect the newer tracks with older favourites.

What You’ll Hear on the Show

• Uplifting trance
• Melodic trance
• Current releases
• Early-2000s trance classics
• Euphoric and nostalgic selections
• A one-hour monthly journey through past and present trance

Follow Redstar’s Then & Now on AH.FM for programme details and the latest airtime.

About Redstar

Redstar, also known as Steve Bolger, is a U.S.-based uplifting trance producer from Austin, Texas. His music has appeared on labels including Monster Tunes, Discover Records and Enhanced Music, connecting his own production background directly with the uplifting and melodic sound at the centre of the radio show.

Through Then & Now, Redstar can draw on both his experience with trance and his perspective as a producer. The result is a programme that does more than revisit old records: it places classics beside contemporary music so listeners can hear the continuity between different periods of the genre.

For official music and updates, visit Redstar on SoundCloud.

Then & Now on AH.FM

AH.FM carries Redstar – Then & Now on the first Saturday of every month. Check the AH.FM Shows Schedule for the current airtime and open the AH.FM live player when the programme begins.

You can also explore more trance music on AH.FM for additional uplifting, melodic and progressive programming from DJs and producers around the world.

When Does Then & Now Air?

Then & Now airs on the first Saturday of every month on AH.FM. The programme runs for one hour. Because special station events can occasionally affect the timetable, check the current schedule before each edition for the confirmed start time.

Why Mix New Trance with Classics?

Pairing current releases with early-2000s classics gives the show a broader musical perspective. Newer productions demonstrate how trance continues to evolve, while older tracks bring back the melodies, arrangements and euphoric character that many listeners associate with formative years of the genre.

The contrast also creates variety inside a one-hour programme. A modern uplifting record can lead naturally into a familiar classic, or an older melodic idea can provide context for a newer production. This makes the “then and now” concept part of the actual listening experience rather than simply the name of the show.

Who Is the Show For?

The programme is suited to long-time trance listeners who remember the early 2000s as well as newer fans discovering that music for the first time. It is also a good fit for listeners who prefer uplifting and melodic trance and want a monthly mix that balances discovery with nostalgia.

Regular editions allow that balance to change from month to month. Some shows may lean more heavily toward current releases, while others can use classics to create a stronger nostalgic journey, but the connection between past and present remains the central idea.

How to Listen

Bookmark this page as the main AH.FM home for Redstar – Then & Now. Before each first-Saturday edition, use the schedule to confirm the airtime and then tune in through the AH.FM live player.

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