Top 10 Best Psychedelic Trance Artists
Psychedelic trance, or psytrance if you're short on time or syllables, is a subgenre of electronic music that thrives on speed, intensity, and mind-warping soundscapes. It usually sits between 140 to 150 BPM and features layered rhythms, hypnotic melodies, and otherworldly samples. The goal is to send your brain on a cosmic rollercoaster ride without ever leaving the dance floor. Born out of the Goa scene in the late '80s and early '90s, it's the kind of music that doesn't just fill a room. It stretches it, bends it, and paints it with neon.If you've ever found yourself at a festival surrounded by glow sticks, fire poi, and a sea of people moving in synchronized bliss at 3 AM, there's a good chance you've already been under psytrance's spell. It's not just about the beats. There's a spiritual edge to it, often borrowing elements from Eastern philosophy, sci-fi, and tribal aesthetics. The sounds aren't random. They're carefully crafted to transport you. With each new layer, psytrance builds a world you can dance through with your eyes closed and still feel like you're exploring something new.
This list exists to spotlight the artists who have taken psytrance to a different level. Your vote helps shape the list and give credit to the artists who've kept your head nodding and your thoughts spinning. If there's someone missing or someone you feel deserves a higher spot, you've got the power to make that happen.
Infected Mushroom is an Israeli musical duo formed in Haifa in 1996 by producers Erez Eisen and Amit Duvdevani. They are best known for pioneering the genre of psychedelic trance, but also for combining this with experimental bass music, as well as rock and Middle Eastern influences. The album "Converting... read more I've been listening to Infected Mushroom for some time now. It has amazing replay value and is great for working out. You have terror-injecting songs like Dracul and mind-wrenching visual arts created by songs like The Gathering or Cities of the Future. Now, with their new album Army of Mushrooms, all you need is 45 seconds of any song to make Infected Mushroom your new favorite Psychedelic Trance artist of all time.
Heavyweight gets to your DNA. Now Is Gold and Savant on Mushrooms turn you on. With French, you feel the real drama, and when you listen to The Messenger, wow, it's like God himself sent this music to Earth! This band is the best, and I'm not even mentioning The Blue Swan 5 and other magnificent tracks from the album Converting Vegetarians 2.
If you love trance, you just can't resist him. His tracks not only give us power, but I must say, the divine power of energy. You just can't stop jumping. I must say he is a killer artist - a very highly intelligent music producer. Only your choice and taste matter.
If you want to listen to real psychedelic music, just listen to Poison, Scientific Reality, and Sex Style.
If you are high or something, just listen to any Astrix song. I bet you will have a good trip.
Horrifyingly talented artist. If you're ever looking for the more zen psychedelic feeling, his tracks will take you on that sort of journey.
Lol, no comments. Well, they're 6th, which in my humble opinion means a lot of people like them. I know why. The rest need to listen to them and then judge.
One of the best creators of powerful full-on trance tracks. Listen to Disco Dancer and Magic World.
Should be much higher. They have a fantastic, original, energetic sound.
A true pioneer. Back in the late '90s, this guy was no doubt number one. These kids doing the voting clearly have no sense of history or perspective.
Get a grip, guys. #61? He should be at least top ten, one of the pioneers of the sound!
Nobody can reach him. He is the only one!
Dancing Galaxy is my favorite trance song ever.
Such a wide variety of sounds from around the world really is an immersive experience. Many songs very accurately capture the feeling of a psychedelic trip.
DMT - for me, no words will really do this justice, not even close, to be honest. I've had an entire life and genuine love for so many types of music, and this simply stands alone... no peers in sight. Thank you.
Shpongle has various instruments in their music, and it's really magical if you're into psybient music. They are not very dark, and at the same time, the music is simply spectacular.
Awesome tracks. This is a joint.
Even Full Moon Madness, it begins as a whisper, has got some good beats.
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He should be the one forever. His style is unique.
Just mind-blowing! A total cleansing ceremony!
Very dynamic, deep, layered, and textured music.
Mind-blowing, intelligent music!
Just listen to tracks like "The Better Man," "Flawless Victory (Bliss Remix)," "Live or Die," and "The Truth." A work of art!
He knows how to create the most pleasant and meaningful frequencies while making you dance like it's your last dance ever! He has the most distinctive style, and while keeping it, he always discovers new territories in music.
I have heard him live, and the experience is amazing! One of the best psychedelic artists, I must say.
You just have to hear the guy. Mind-blowing.
Amazing! He terminated me while dancing to his tracks live! He's truly a gifted psychedelic artist with extreme vibes and fantastic beats. Vibe Tribe will own you when you listen to him live!
Wonderful trance. What beats? Wow. Magnificent. This type of trance generally rocks the j-bars in America. Lovely. Melodrama and Spun are my favorite tracks.
Albert Balbert (Live Mix) never ever leaves the playlist. The melodies in Vibe Tribe tracks are the definition of psychedelic.
Best progressive psychedelic artist.
If you know Vini Vici, then you know Sesto Sento. What's better is just that: Sesto Sento is better. Truly magical music, a perfect match of melody and full-on with a dash of cheese.
How can they not be in the top ten? Come on...
Great artist! Try "Day Dreaming" for something softer and "Psychedelic" for the hard stuff. It makes me scared!
Talamasca sets will pump you up. Great live act too. Talamasca is definitely top 10.
Hi-tech psychedelic music! Superb!
He is one of the leading sound architects who has set standards for many others!
Full appreciation for his work. I am traveling to his live sets.