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Groundbass , VORG , Klipsun , Fractal Joke , Synthatic , Perception , Basscannon , Sonic Massala , Shapeless , Blazy , Vegas (Brazil) , Sighter , Tijah , Ullien , Dang3r , Pryzma (BR) , LIMBU (BR) , Alchemy Circle , Not a Doctor , Ruback , Aura Vortex , Antonio Farhy , AdrenaZ
Brazil has long been recognized as one of the world's leading psytrance powerhouses. Beyond its iconic festivals and legendary dancefloors, the country is home to an exceptionally rich and diverse underground scene that continues to push the boundaries of psychedelic music. This compilation was created to showcase a different perspective on Brazilian progressive trance: a scene that values artistic identity over numbers, creativity over trends, and musical depth over formulas. The selection brings together both established artists and emerging talents, many of whom have little or no international exposure, yet share the same sonic vision: creating authentic, immersive psychedelic music designed for the dancefloor experience. Rather than following trends, the curation focused on works that embody the true essence of the underground: hypnotic sounds, captivating atmospheres, and a constant pursuit of new forms of expression. Each track in this compilation carries a fragment of Brazilian identity - diverse, creative, and driven by a deep passion for music and dancefloor culture. This is a celebration of Brazil's psychedelic roots and, at the same time, a glimpse into the future of its scene. Welcome to the strange Brazilian ritual.
This album began as a deliberate act of time travel: the idea of uncovering forgotten 90s goa material and re-producing it as if it had been waiting decades for the right moment, the right tools, and the right mindset. The result is an album that is technically old-school goa trance, yet unmistakably modern. Not retro, not nostalgic, but reimagined.\nThe idea was simple: take the structure, logic and insanity of old-school goa trance and let it exist in a modern soundscape. Like turning found footage into a movie - the shapes are familiar, but the depth, space and weight belong to now. Acid lines breathe differently, arrangements unfold with intention, and the production carries a depth that could only exist now. This is goa trance as memory, filtered through experience.\nThe road to The Bigger Picture has been anything but short. Years of refinement, new mixes, remixes, a new mixer, constant recalibration, all in pursuit of an optimal final sound. The "final version" kept moving forward, so I followed it until, eventually, it stopped.\nThe Bigger Picture is not about looking back.\nIt's about zooming out just enough to actually see what's up.
Libra invites listeners on a deep psychedelic journey with this captivating two-track EP. Opening the release is "Quasar", a smooth voyage built around spacious atmospheres and immersive soundscapes. Its flowing energy draws the listener inward, creating a hypnotic and introspective experience. The journey continues with "Radiant", a track that expands on the EP's psychedelic vision through pristine sound design, crunchy basslines, and expertly crafted psychedelic elements. Rich in detail and groove, Libra's new EP delivers a powerful yet refined sonic exploration, balancing depth, atmosphere, and dancefloor energy in true psychedelic fashion.
Yestermorrow return with Ancient Futurism, a forward-thinking journey through progressive psytrance that bridges timeless mysticism with cutting-edge sound design. Blending driving rhythms, atmospheric textures, and introspective themes, the album explores the intersection of ancient wisdom and futuristic consciousness. Featuring standout collaborations like "Escape the Simulation" with Zen Mechanics and "Just Enough" with Electrypnose, the album promises an immersive sonic experience that challenges perception while igniting the imagination.
Victor Ruiz , Zen Mechanics , Protonica , Atmos , Born Sleepy , Gorovich , Alien Art , Captain Hook , Giorgia Angiuli , Tao Andra , E-VO (Psy) , Emok , Silent Sphere , Perception , Groundbass , Headroom (SA) , X-NoiZe , Rexalted , Squid , Artmis , Sinegoma , Mementomor , Freedom Fighters , Rocky Tilbor , Electrypnose , Yestermorrow , Perfect Stranger , Eukai
Emok , Morten Granau , Liquid Soul , Protonica , Phaxe , Lish , Captain Hook , Rising Dust , Space Cat , X-NoiZe , SpaceNoiZe , Gaudium , Altered State , Headroom (SA) , Burn In Noise , Becker , Tijah , Valar (UK) , Zen Mechanics , Yestermorrow , Sinegoma , Mementomor , Formula None , Biolight , Karim Alkhayat , HNGT , RooneyNasr , Symbolico , Martin Vice
Tao Andra drops a peak-time double hitter on Iboga Records, handpicked for the techno series curated by Michael Banel. Move sets the tone with an introspective pulse, while Wake Up to Reality slams in with pure drive and late-night psychedelic energy. Two distinct moods with one mission: move the floor.