psytrance
what it is
Psychedelic trance (also known as psytrance) is a form of electronic music characterized by hypnotic arrangements of synthetic rhythms and mesmerizing melodies created by high tempo riffs. It first broke out into the mainstream in 1995 as the UK music press began to report on the exploding trend of Goa trance. Since then the genre has diversified immensely and now offers considerable variety in terms of mood, tempo, and style.
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cult favorites and indie darlings
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art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
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deep experimental
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questions
What is psytrance?
Psychedelic trance (also known as psytrance) is a form of electronic music characterized by hypnotic arrangements of synthetic rhythms and mesmerizing melodies created by high tempo riffs. It first broke out into the mainstream in 1995 as the UK music press began to report on the exploding trend of Goa trance. Since then the genre has diversified immensely and now offers considerable variety in terms of mood, tempo, and style.
What are good psytrance albums to start with?
Try Vicious Delicious by Infected Mushroom, Tales of the Inexpressible by Shpongle, Bible of Dreams by Juno Reactor, and Trust In Trance by Astral Projection.
Who are some women making psytrance?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/psytrance/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making psytrance, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20