Psytrance
Everything published on Viyolens under Psytrance — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The History of Psytrance
A stretch of Indian coastline, a generation of travelling DJs and a sound built out of necessity — here's how the psytrance story actually unfolded.
Psytrance for Newcomers: Where to Start
Curious about psytrance but don't know where to start? Forget trying to 'get' the whole genre in one sitting — here's the actual practical route in.
The History of Trance Music
Trance's origin story is unusually tangled, with several scenes and countries converging at once. Here's the version the evidence actually supports.
Essential Psytrance Albums Explained
In a scene built on DJ sets and compilations, an album actually mattering means something. Here are the records that earned it, and why.
Psytrance Subgenres, Explained
Saying you're 'into psytrance' tells people almost nothing. Here's the honest, no-waffle breakdown of the styles that actually make up the genre.
The Best Psytrance Songs Right Now
The usual chart tools barely apply to this scene. Here's what actually makes a track land, illustrated with a genuinely current shortlist.
Trance Music Subgenres, Explained
Trance isn't one sound, and anyone who tells you otherwise hasn't listened to enough of it. Here's an honest breakdown of how the subgenres differ.
The Best Psytrance Artists to Know
No single 'best' list does this scene justice, so here's an honest map of who actually built it and shaped it, grouped by what they contributed.
A Beginner's Guide to Psytrance
The kick hits like a second heartbeat and the synths never sit still. Here's what this genre actually is, and what to listen for once you know.
