PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Psytrance artists go it alone online
With the new distribution channels online it is becoming much easier to release new music without going through a record label. Not that the function of the record label is extinct, but the barriers of not being able to release music without a contract are no longer there.
So, with direct access to iTunes and other digital download shops Phacelift has a new 2010 release titled Rythm Selector. It...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Mechanik sound drowns in a Psycho Lab
Mechanik Records label manager, Insanix and Gill Beraud aka Hyper Frequencies present the second part of the 'Psycho Laboratory' compilation. They are doing a great job at combining a series of known players of their genre.
The productions are refined and even bands like Neuromotor have come a long way in their studios. The best tracks here include 'Nightwalk' from Decerto with a brilliant...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Radical Toxic Alotment for Free
Free Radical Records 4th consecutive release is a compilation titled 'Toxic Allotment'. There is a no-nonsense approach to psychedelic trance music.
Most tracks run at seriously high speeds with signature fast baselines, often suffering from a lack of width and depth. The sounds are fairly familiar with some new ideas, mostly sticking to tried-and-tested formulas.
The music feels a little...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Faders gives psychedelic Genesis for Utopia
Compiled by Faders, Utopia Records delivers 'Genesis', a psychedelic trance compilation with the latest work from established and new names.
The best tracks are delivered by new entrant Prospect with 'Break the Point', Audiotec vs Faders with 'World of Phantasy'. InterSys stand out with their production, melodies and structure of 'U Just Dance'. Delivers on all fronts for the dancefloor, this...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
New S.U.N. Project Remixes II out
You cannot look away when a pool of major artists get together to celebrate S.U.N. Project, one of the pioneers of guitar-filled psytrance when they are back with a compilation of remixes from some of their most famous tracks of all time.
Remixes II features many international trance acts, from the likes of Atomic Pulse, Bad Boys (Slider), DNA, Fatali, Freak Show, Insomnia, Neelix, Sesto Sento...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
The Bestiary from Dark Prisma
The Argentinian outfit Dark Prisma records presents The Bestiary, a dark and sinister tale of psytrance. It features a fusion of Argentinian, Mexican, American and Serbian artists.
There are some very obvious influences by the Russian psytrance movement here and most artists adhere to this style. Deep but also chaotic. Psychedelic but confusing.
Some Frantic Noise tracks touch on the randomness...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Spun records spins Back 2 the Future
Spun records pulls out the big guns with their latest compilation Back 2 The Future. The who's who of the hard psytrance scene is here.
To begin we have Logic Bomb smashing their way in with Earth Orbit (Soundaholic remix). Reminds a little of Etnica but develops in a strong and militant beat with deep floating sounds that implode along the way.
GMS fight it out with Dr. Hoffman (read previous...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Dr. Hoffman on Geomagnetic TV
For the die-hard psytrance traditionalists Geomagnetic TV is bringing you the debut album of Dr. Hoffman, Ride On. This is a homage to psychedelia from the 90s with the fractal structures and acid flavor some are used to.
There is no holding back from the outset with Ride On getting to the point and sticking with it. The next two tracks follow up with strong kick and bass lines, first Drop Out...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Intelligent Monkey says Chandra Natya
Another psytrance gem by brand new Italy based Intelligent Monkey Records label of DJ PsySari, from Turkey titled Chandra Natya or 'Moon Dance'. There is a selection of tracks heavily influenced by the Russian trance scene. Most productions are acceptable, somehow missing some of the shine of the larger studios.
The psychedelic element is strong across the compilation and the Nord lead sounds...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Digitalfrequenz Records debut Druckfrequenz
Back into more familiar psychedelic trance waters with the debut compilation album from Germany based Digitalfrequenz Records named Druckfrequenz. Dj 'Der 5.Gedanke' is showcasing new local talent and the vibe is running baseline psychedelia with a distinct melodic style.
Some very solid music here with melodies and pads that will bring you to the trance state on the dancefloor. No major...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Legend of the Black Shawarma - New Infected Mushroom album
Infected Mushroom are back with a studio album titled 'Legend Of The Black Shawarma'. This is a collection of vocal-rich tracks with a new (or old) added element of heavy guitar riffs and a 'rock' sound at times.
The record kicks off in typical Infected style with Poquito Mas, a spaced out introduction with a strong middle eastern flavor and some old style 303 blips. It evolves into a break...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Tantrance compilation is back with Vol 13
The Tantrance compilations gained some momentum from the early days of the first release in 1995 until the 12th release in 2004. Five long years later the Leguan label compilation is back on the shelves. 18 tracks spread across 2 CDs Vol 13 showcases talent from various artists including top trancers Atmos, S.U.N. Project, Polaris, Talamasca, Tikal and Perplex.
The sound warms up with some...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Tzolkin with a psy vengeance
For the fans of full on psychedelic trance, the Mexico based Tzolkin Productions is bringing a violent turbo-charged compilation self-titled "Tzolkin" and compiled by label DJ San Isidro and Glin.K.
Very hard and twisted music throughout this compilation with emphasis on fast baselines, hard kicks and frantic sounding lead sounds and samples.
Some favourites are Orca with Lucky One, Frozen...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Fineplay usual suspects on the beach
Fineplay records released a double impact CD and DVD containing footage from their events. "The Beach 2009" features a list of major psytrance artists including 1200 Micrograms, Pixel and Bizzare Contact, GMS with Space Tribe, Space Cat with Perplex, Absolum and others.There are no big suprises here (apart from the increasing use of female vocals) but you can expect top productions from...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Progressive psytrance
If you like psytrance but have an inclination for it's softer side then you might want to try out the new Progressive Trance network website. You will find a series of well known underground DJs alongside some more familiar faces of the commercial trance scene.
Best thing is that you can vote for your favourite DJs and acts from every spectrum of the trance scene....read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Cosm records sonic waves of psytrance pleasure
If you are looking for a fresh compilation to listen to, search for "Kaleidoskopolis" from Cosm records. The label is trying to re-color and redifine what psychedelic trance is. An eclectic line-up of artists with the well known Spirallianz leading with a hypnotic morning track. The tracks border on minimal and progressive but there is enough weirdness, power and style to call this psychedelic....read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
What does the future hold for psytrance in 2010?
Psytrance has always been an ever-changing beast. The community was created and then diversified in the first 5-7 years. From there on, it was split between progressive trance and the traditional faster and harder psytrance. The people remained the same, their taste become a barrier often, but the community was still going strong. The popularity of other dance styles such as techno, electro and...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Anomalistic records against the Grain
At last something very interesting to write about. Anomalistic records have released the compilation 'Against The Grain' with a mix of fresh artists with new ideas. And they are not the latest cutting-edge ideas, this is traditional psytrance with influences from previous European movements in Denmark, Germany, Scandinavia, Greece and France with a dose of Australian experimentation.The forms for...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Got your psytrance listing at DMOZ?
If you need to get your fan or artists website noticed it is a good idea to start by doing a submission at the DMOZ directory. The information is used by Google to evaluate a website so it will be very beneficial for your traffic:For general sites:Dance/Trance/Psychedelic_Trance/For artists:Psychedelic_Trance/Bands_and_Artists/Also check the space often for sites you never knew existed.To listen...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Psychedelic art at it's finest
Prepare to enter into a strange world of the unknown. Travel through spaces and images that captivate the imagination and curiosity of the psychedelic mind.Enjoy this with your favorite piece of psytrance music. Turn of the light and lose your self in the sound and the feelings within:http://zoomquilt2.madmindworx.com/zoomquilt2.swf...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Cryonics for trance music making
The best tools for trance music producers are their equipment. Better than a normal PC is a custom built PC which will fulfill all your needs. Cryo will create a custom desktop for music professionals. You can have a performance computer and also selective upgrades where you can upgrade any component, test new components or swap old ones.Your PC will be fit for music making and there is...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
A Looney Visionary System
Looney Moon Records have done a great job in bringing us Visionary System to our speakers. There is a good mix of artists appearing and each has their own psytrance credentials.The comp kicks off with an inspiring track from Principles of Flight, named Insect Slush.Digital Talk make their presence felt with Random Access. A track as solid as previous work they have released. Phatmatix add the...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
2008 Freaks Blast Trance Karma Records
Some very exciting music is coming out in 2008 and we are back in covering favourites and new stuff...The Freaks Blast title originates from the long standing Portuguese psytrance festival. Trance Karma Records celebrates it's birth with this compilation of night-time psychedelic trance fest.All the artists here deliver good quality tracks but Ocelot (Next Generation), Para Halu (Wasabi) and...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Fineplay Japan - The Beach 2007
Party organisers Fineplay have released a very serious compilation in the name of 'The Beach 2007". I know what you are thinking. No, this is not a sequel to the puppy face Leo Di Caprio movie based in Thailand.With Space Cat, Absolum and Pixel flagship tracks this is a heavy weight comp, no questions asked.Does it deliver though?Good vibes pour from the CD as soon as the opening track 'Power...read the full article
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PsyTrance Music - 09/04/2010
Comments policy
Dear all,Due to increasing amounts of irrelevant comments that promote artists, albums, parties or anything else we are posting a set of guidelines. If you adhere to these terms your comment is going to be on the site for everyone to see. Failure to do so will have your comment deleted.Please be relevant and on-topic.If you like your album reviewed please email us.We do not take part in link...read the full article
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