Category:Psytrance

Psytrance (Psychedelic Trance) is a subgenre of trance music that originated in the 1990s, characterized by fast BPMs, complex synth patterns, and hypnotic, evolving soundscapes. It is closely related to Goa Trance and remains popular in global festival culture.

Characteristics

• Fast BPM range, typically between 135-150 BPM (progressive psytrance) and 145-160 BPM (full-on psytrance).
• Hypnotic, evolving basslines, creating a driving, psychedelic groove.
• Complex and layered synth patterns, often using arpeggios and modulated effects.
• Extended track structures, designed for continuous, immersive dancefloor experiences.
• Closely associated with Goa Trance and festival culture, particularly in outdoor psychedelic trance gatherings.

Artists and Labels

Psytrance has been championed by various artists and labels, including:

• TIP Records
• Iboga Records
• Nano Records

Notable artists in the genre include:

• Astrix
• Infected Mushroom
• Hallucinogen
• Avalon
• Goa Gil