David Millard Prescribes 138 BPM Therapy With 'The Antidote' on Alter Ego Records

The trance family has a new prescription, and it arrives at exactly 138 beats per minute. David Millard's latest two-track release, "The Antidote," landed on Alter Ego Records today — July 6, 2026 — as a Beatport exclusive, carrying catalog number AE627 and every hallmark of a label that has never once compromised on its commitment to pure, unapologetic trance.

Pure 138 Energy From an Artist Who Means It

There is something deeply reassuring about a release that commits absolutely to its BPM. From the first track to the last, "The Antidote" sits locked at 138 — a number that carries enormous meaning in this community. It is the heartbeat of uplifting trance, the tempo that has powered countless ASOT radio moments, Luminosity Beach Festival sunrise sets, and those unforgettable peak-hour explosions that remind you exactly why you fell in love with this music in the first place.

David Millard is not an artist who chases trends or dilutes his sound for a crossover audience. With "The Antidote," he doubles down on the purist philosophy that Alter Ego Records has championed across its entire catalog. Two tracks, one mission: give the trance family exactly what they need.

Alter Ego Records and the Weight of Catalog Number AE627

Alter Ego Records carries real legacy in the trance world. With 627 entries now in their archive, this release joins a lineage of music that heroes like Aly & Fila, Giuseppe Ottaviani, and Paul van Dyk have championed from their radio shows and festival stages for years — melodic, powerful, and built to outlast any single season's playlist cycle.

Landing a spot on Alter Ego is a statement of quality. It means the music has cleared a bar that most tracks simply cannot reach. The label's reputation alone tells you something important about what Millard has delivered here.

What "The Antidote" Is Really Saying

The title itself does a lot of work. In an era where the dancefloor is flooded with melodic house crossovers and festival-bait that barely grazes the surface of trance's emotional depth, "The Antidote" positions itself as a corrective — a return to form, a reminder that 138 BPM trance done with conviction is still the most transcendent music on the planet.

The two-track format is a deliberate choice. It gives each cut room to breathe and be heard as an individual statement rather than filler padding a bloated EP. Trance fans who have been quietly craving that pure, uncompromising sound will find exactly what they came for inside this release.

Available Now Exclusively on Beatport

"The Antidote" is out today as a Beatport exclusive, priced at €4.78, giving DJs and dedicated listeners the opportunity to support the music directly before any wider release window opens. If you are building a set for a summer festival, a beach stage, or even just your own speakers pushed to the limit — this two-tracker deserves a prominent place in the queue.

The trance community runs on moments exactly like this one. A new Alter Ego release, a locked-in 138 BPM, an artist delivering without compromise. The prescription is written. All you have to do is press play.