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.

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!

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.

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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Flights Of Infinity is the second album from Jikkenteki (Rennis Buchner), the driving force behind PAR-2 Productions. Following up on the surprise success of Jikkenteki’s ambitious debut The Long Walk Home (2005), Flights Of Infinity invites the listener to embark on an epic journey deep into the heart of psychedelic trance. The sound is unique, fusing old school influences with futuristic experimentation. Through the use of unusually long track lengths and alternative time signatures, Jikkenteki bends the rules, overturns convention, and pushes the envelope. Far from being gimmicky, this album exhibits a back-to-basics mentality that balances style with genuine substance. As such, Flights Of Infinity succeeds in providing an original musical experience that is “far beyond the norm.”

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Flights Of Infinity is licenced under the Creative Commons; 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 available for purchase on CD.

Update: you also might like to check out the official PAR-2 Productions release posting for some behind-the-scenes info. There is also a review thread on Psynews.org that makes for good reading.

For their sixth release, Cosmogenesis Recordings teams up with the Russian producer SOM (Andrey Samoilov) to deliver Psychedelic Dreams, an explosive album overflowing with ecstatic melodies and energetic beats. SOM’s style is comparable to that of Vibe Tribe or Electro Sun; this is full-on trance for the masses. Expect happy vibes, big breakdowns, and a touch of vocals. Psychedelic Dreams is the second album from SOM; his debut Contact Your Mind was released on the PsyRussia netlabel in 2006. This album includes material previously released on Positive Reaction, 60 Full Moons, Power Up Vol. 1, and the Sweet Music remixes single.

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We are proud to present the very first netlabel release from Ektoplazm: Ekoplex’s Enter The Dragon EP. Ekoplex is Ray Vincent, a multifaceted psytrance producer currently based in Toronto, Canada, already known across the country for his engaging live shows. The Enter The Dragon EP showcases three different sides to Ekoplex’s production capabilities: Premonition pulsates with full-on energy and a dirty techtrance drive, Astronomical Unit exudes dark and whimsical qualities, and Julia delves into bright and melodic vibes for the morning hours. This release has been professionally mastered at Timecode Studios, South Africa.

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The Enter The Dragon EP is licensed under the Creative Commons; 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 available for purchase on CD as part of Ektoplazm’s groundbreaking hybrid distribution model. We welcome your support!

Supermarket is the fourth release from the experimental psytrance netlabel Ultiva Records. After the success of their previous offering, Voice Of Sauron, Ultiva has now broadened their scope to explore the hard and mechanical sound of modern techtrance. With selections from several veteran acts including Trimada, Cujorius One, and ManMadeMan—as well as some pleasant surprises from newcomers like Phasetech and Opsy—Supermarket represents a wide cross-section of techtrance talent. Supermarket was compiled by Opsy & Lara and mastered at TesseracT Studio, Belgrade, with artwork by Kanc Cover and support from Soundmute.org.

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