Psytrance (psychedelic trance) is electronic dance music genre (135-150 BPM) characterized by hypnotic basslines, layered synth arpeggios, and trippy soundscapes. Originating in Goa, India (1990s), it maintains devoted underground following through festivals like Boom Festival, Ozora, and Rainbow Serpent.
Subgenres
Full-On: Uplifting, melodic (Infected Mushroom)
Dark Psy: Aggressive, minimal (Parasense, Penta)
Progressive Psy: Slower, groovy (Ace Ventura, Liquid Soul)
Suomisaundi: Finnish experimental variant