hardtrance
what it is
Hard trance is a genre of music that originated in Germany in the early to mid-90's and is one of the earliest forms of trance. It was one of the most common forms of Trance throughout the decade, characterized by strong kicks, with a very dry and heavy sound. Now it is much more rare compared to other forms of Trance and House music, but still has a close fanbase in Japan, the UK, and other parts of Europe.
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What is hardtrance?
Hard trance is a genre of music that originated in Germany in the early to mid-90's and is one of the earliest forms of trance. It was one of the most common forms of Trance throughout the decade, characterized by strong kicks, with a very dry and heavy sound. Now it is much more rare compared to other forms of Trance and House music, but still has a close fanbase in Japan, the UK, and other parts of Europe.
What are good hardtrance albums to start with?
Try HS22 by Sioc, Agony by #ff85f7, Rhythm & Drums by Cosmic Gate, and Virvle by Matriark.
Who are some women making hardtrance?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/hardtrance/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making hardtrance, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-22