Mike Bound

Real Name: Maksym Oleksiyevych Honcharov

Born: August 23, 1984 – Novotroitskoe, Donetsk Region, Ukraine

Genres: Uplifting Trance, Progressive Trance

Years Active: 2010–present

Roles: DJ, Producer, Label Owner

Labels: Entrance Music, COF Recordings, Taurine Music

Associated Acts: Tau‑Rine (alias), Alaera, Alexandra Koriesheva

Introduction

Mike Bound (real name Maksym Oleksiyevych Honcharov) is a Ukrainian uplifting trance producer and DJ, born in Novotroitskoe, Donetsk Region in 1984. Known for his euphoric melodies and emotional soundscapes, he has released on Entrance Music, COF Recordings, and his own imprint Taurine Music, with support from Aly & Fila, Ferry Tayle, Dan Stone, Sean Tyas, and many more.

Early Journey

  • Began listening to trance around 2000, inspired by Paul van Dyk, Cosmic Gate, Darude, Armin van Buuren, Kai Tracid, and Scooter.
  • First experiments in production started in 2010, with his debut track Chords released on Hot Sound Records (2011) under the alias Massive Noise.
  • Early releases included Earth Angel / 4U (2013, COF Recordings).
  • Bootlegs under his alias Tau‑Rine gained traction, including a rework of Scooter – Trance‑Atlantic and The Quest – C‑Sharp, which was supported by Aly & Fila at Global Gathering 2014 (UK).

Career Highlights

  • Summer Calling EP (Entrance Music) – established his uplifting trance style.
  • Founded Taurine Music (2017) to release his own productions.
  • In The Memory entered the compilation Grotesque 300, earning wide support.
  • Tracks and remixes under Tau‑Rine and Mike Bound have been supported by Aly & Fila, Ferry Tayle, Dan Stone, Jorn van Deynhoven, FEEL, Sean Tyas, Darren Porter, Simon Patterson, RAM, Andrew Rayel, Daniel Skyver, Manuel Le Saux, Steve Allen, among others.
  • Recent works include collaborations with Alaera (Cannot Set You Free) and reworks of earlier tracks (In The Memory – 2025 Rework).

Signature Sound

  • Euphoric uplifting trance, with soaring leads and emotional breakdowns.
  • Vocal trance collaborations, adding lyrical depth to his productions.
  • High‑energy arrangements, designed for festival and club settings.

Recognition

  • Praised as part of the new wave of Ukrainian trance producers, contributing to the global uplifting trance scene.
  • His catalog demonstrates a commitment to melodic storytelling, appealing to DJs and listeners worldwide.
  • Supported by top international DJs, ensuring his tracks reach global audiences.

Legacy and Outlook

Mike Bound’s legacy lies in his fusion of Ukrainian trance identity with global uplifting traditions, positioning him as a respected figure in the scene. Looking ahead, he is expected to continue expanding Taurine Music, collaborating with vocalists, and strengthening his role in uplifting trance compilations and podcasts.

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