Cyclotron is the debut release from Goblin Records, a Slovakian psytrance netlabel founded by DJ Osku in early 2008. Osku emphasizes Slovakian content but this compilation also features material from Ukraine, Portugal, Italy, and the Czech Republic. The sound is undeniably underground, drawing inspiration from dark psychedelic trance and forest music without following any of the standard formulæ too closely. The mood is predominantly eerie rather than sinister; this compilation has a strange ambiance that sets it apart from many of the other releases on the market. The cover design by Genaro is particularly striking but this release does not appear to have been professionally mastered. Despite being a little rough around the edges, Cyclotron is worth a listen for fans of the darker side of psytrance, particularly for the enchanting downtempo finale.

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Cyclotron carries no explicit licence but the back cover states that this is a “free compilation for free spirit.” It is safe for non-commercial usage. Be sure to provide proper credit should you share it or use any of these songs in a mix.

Track Listing

01 :: GOnDaR feat. Hellenka - Vlny (7:15)
02 :: Wirrareka - Mirrormagick (6:56)
03 :: Leftism - Im Not Sure (7:07)
04 :: Saikozaurus - Memosponga (6:49)
05 :: Mutant Star - Requiem For Death (6:54)
06 :: Fractal - Polyphrom (7:59)
07 :: Dark Whisper - Amici Morti Nel Viaggio Infini (8:27)
08 :: Twisted Psychology - Reborn (8:06)
09 :: HaraBurda - Endemit (6:49)
10 :: Saluberrimae - Mesardian (8:06)

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BBEP is a five-track digital single from the influential Danish psytrance group Beat Bizarre. It features three original compositions and a pair of remastered classics, both of which are sure to appeal to longtime fans. As one of the leading artists on Iboga Records, Beat Bizarre is known for a distinctive blend of clean, cold, and minimal psychedelic grooves. Resonance is the name of the game; every Beat Bizarre song seems to take up an immense amount of space.

Track Listing

01 :: The Moon Tune (8:14)
02 :: Tulis Track (7:41)
03 :: Pop The Question (Remastered) (9:02)
04 :: Stalactite (Remastered) (8:54)
05 :: Drive (8:07)

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While we’re on the subject, don’t miss out on Pitch Black’s latest album Rude Mechanicals; it has been in regular rotation around here for months now and shows no sign of losing its lustre. I hope to get to a full review soon, but the short version is that I heartily recommend it for anyone seeking something a little different from the norm. They’ve also got a video out for the title track, but this one might be a little more inaccessible for trance fans than Lost In Translation. Check it out if you’re up for some deep dubby rhythms and ecologically conscious lyrics.

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Entheos Audio Archive 1.0 features a blissful assortment of intelligent psychedelic downtempo and visionary ambient electronica from the west coast of Canada and the United States. It was originally compiled by Akhentek of the Entheogenetic Label Group and released on CD as a free gift for all attendees of the inaugural Entheos summer solstice festival and conference in 2007. The high-resolution artwork included in each package doubles as the festival map and stage schedule; this should give you a feel for the event. Be sure to check out the Entheos web site for information on this year’s gathering, to be held on the Sunshine Coast, B.C.

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Although presently unlicensed under the Creative Commons, the Entheos Audio Archive 1.0 is for promotional use only!

Track Listing

01 :: Pharoelidae - Entheognosis (7:23)
02 :: Anahata - Vishnu (Doktor J Mix) (6:59)
03 :: Kaminanda - 5th Force (6:00)
04 :: Echopilot - Blissdrift (4:21)
05 :: Adham Shaikh - Rabbit Hole Raga (Spore Mix) (6:31)
06 :: Shen - Theos (11:10)
07 :: Osiris Indriya - Gifted (8:37)
08 :: Akhentek - Piksee (8:01)
09 :: Neto - Sage Day (8:45)
10 :: Spire - Helical Scan (7:53)

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Clone (Gordon Brown) is a veteran Canadian producer and DJ based in the nation’s capital, Ottawa. He discovered psychedelic trance in 1996 and was forever transformed. Gord was motivated to explore producing his own style of psytrance after hearing Matt Boom play in 1998. After gaining a great deal of experience in the studio, he made his debut on Geomagnetic Records in 2006 with the tracks Green Fantasy and Dragon Breath. Clone cites the influence of Braincell, Orion, Xerox & Illumination, Etnica, Ominus, and UX in the formation of his sound, an original blend of full-on psytrance with a touch of the old school spirit. Beyond music, Clone draws considerable inspiration from his time spent working and travelling in the vast open tundra of the Canadian Arctic. His experiences in the far north gave rise to the name of the not-for-profit record label Clone owns and manages: Tundra Records. Real Eyes is the forthcoming compilation on this new imprint, set for release in 2008.

“Never forget the true purpose of this music; live free, spread the message, dance the dance, and be one with each other.”

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The release of the Deliverance EP on Ektoplazm marks the debut of Soul Kontakt, an exceptional new psytrance act from Malta. Soul Kontakt capture the essence of morning trance with their clean and distinctive style. This EP features three original compositions overflowing with beautiful heartfelt melodies, smooth emotional atmospheres, and genuinely positive energy. Fans of the uplifting side of psychedelic trance will not want to miss this! The Deliverance EP is only the beginning; be sure to watch for news of Soul Kontakt’s forthcoming album, Future Memory.

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The Deliverance EP is available under a Creative Commons licence; you are encouraged to share, copy, broadcast, and perform this recorded work as long as it isn’t for commercial gain. In addition to the free MP3 and WAV packages, this release is also available for purchase on CD! Mastering for the Deliverance EP has been provided by Silicon Sound.

Track Listing

01 :: Deliverance (8:21)
02 :: Brain Telescope (7:35)
03 :: Unconscious Levels (8:39)

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Old Is Gold returns with Golden Vibes 3, the latest in their series of “homemade” new school Goa trance compilations from The Wonderboy. Designed to rekindle the true spirit of mid-nineties Goa trance, this release features a mix of veteran producers and newcomers including K.O.B. (Filteria), Subra (Felis), AFGIN, Jikooha, and Har-El Prussky, all of whom should be known to fans of the style. Since this release features no mastering or post-production, sound quality varies from track to track. Unlike previous releases in the Golden Vibes series, this one is available in WAV format in addition to the usual MP3 package. If you enjoy the cosmic melodies and authentic spirit of Goa trance this is not a compilation to miss!

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Track Listing

01 :: AFGIN - Light Up The Darkness (9:35)
02 :: Subra - Enchanter Of The Dunes (7:22)
03 :: Jikooha - Red Road (8:51)
04 :: The Wonderboy - Electric Candy (8:06)
05 :: K.O.B. - Missing Some Marvels (7:56)
06 :: Zolphinia - Land Of Gods (9:26)
07 :: Project Cosmonaut - The Creation (6:10)
08 :: E-Mantra - Moon Horns (10:03)
09 :: Har-El Prussky - Azuca (6:37)
10 :: Goalien - Macroscopic View (7:46)

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The second release on D Oxygen Records is a split single featuring music from Protonica and Suntree vs Given. As with every other release on DJ TV’s Oxygen imprint, the songs of Doxy002 blend the best of psychedelic progressive with upbeat morning trance to achieve an intelligent crossover sound. There are no gimmicks here; this is pure trance designed to captivate the mind, body, and soul. The packaging and presentation is up to the standards of Sound Field’s Ascension EP, the first output from D Oxygen. Distinctive cover art and professional mastering by Tim Schuldt and Audialize mark this digital single as a high-end release.

Track Listing

01 :: Protonica - Airflow (8:40)
02 :: Suntree vs Given - Rainy Day (8:35)

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