Essential psytrance festival guides covering everything from packing lists to venue tips. Get expert advice for raves, festivals, and psychedelic events worldwide.
The best laptops for DJing in 2026/27, from the MacBook Air M5 to the Dell XPS 14 and a budget Windows pick, with what to look for and honest notes on RAM, ports and software compatibility.
We have compiled some of the best stoner influenced shows to watch, from cooking shows to comedies!
Three updated PC builds for electronic music production, from a lean starter rig to a sample-hungry workhorse, with parts lists, estimated Amazon US prices in dollars and an honest look at why components cost more than they used to.
Looking for a weekend getaway near Cape Town? Here are 20 of the best places to stay, from winelands cottages to West Coast beach houses and Cederberg cabins.
The best earplugs for music festivals in 2026/27, from Loop and EarPeace to Etymotic and Eargasm, with a clear reason for every pick and simple advice on protecting your hearing without ruining the music.
A guide to 23 influential psytrance and progressive trance record labels, with their home countries, main genres, background facts and links to Bandcamp or Beatport.
Looking for music making software? Here are the best DAWs for electronic music production in 2026, with current prices, pros and cons.
Netflix’s Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99 reminded a new generation how wrong a festival can go, so we revisit the original. Did anyone really die? Here are the crazy facts about Woodstock 1969.
Surviving (and thriving) at a multi-day psytrance festival – everything you need to pack, from shelter to sunrise.
A list of 23 documentaries to help you understand the world of psychedelics, whether it’s mushrooms, LSD, DMT or ayahuasca, with a YouTube link for each.
The best CPUs for music production in 2026/27, from the Ryzen 9 9950X to a budget Ryzen 5, with a clear reason for every pick, Amazon US links and honest advice on cores, clock speed and Intel stability.
23 of the best psytrance albums of all time, from Goa trance classics to full-on and progressive landmarks, updated for 2026/27 with listening links and the newest albums to hear.
The best sunglasses for festivals in 2026/27, from Ray-Ban Aviators to budget Goodrs, with a clear reason for every pick, Amazon US links and simple advice on UV protection, lens colour and fit.
A plain-English guide to the subgenres of psytrance, from Goa trance to darkpsy and hi-tech, with the tempo, mood and example artists for each style.
If you’re new to psychedelic trance, here are 13 of the best psytrance artists to listen to, with a little about each one and where to listen.
The best RAM for music production in 2026/27, with a clear reason for every pick, Amazon US links and honest advice on how much memory to buy while DDR5 prices are sky-high.
Featuring artists like Sphera, Mindbenderz, Ital, Martian Arts, Terrafractyl, Infected Mushroom, Mandala, Faders, Iridian, Hujaboy, The Horrids, Act One and more.
If you’re looking to upgrade your dusty old desktop to a device that can handle music production needs, the latest Apple Mac Mini M4 might be what you’re looking for.
Boom Festival 2025 has officially sold out, with tickets vanishing in a remarkable 48 hours due to a surge of interest from around the globe. This marks the festival’s 15th edition, a milestone that attendees and organizers are eager to celebrate together. In an impressive display of international enthusiasm, Ambassador tickets also flew off the virtual shelves, selling out within just five days. The festival, known for its inclusive spirit, has distributed 500 complimentary tickets
In the beautiful Portalegre region of Portugal, ZNA Gathering 2024 offered a biennial celebration of psychedelic sounds and timeless trance music. This unique festival drew 5000 trance fanatics from around the globe, promising a journey back in time through the classics of retro and goa trance. Arriving on a sunny Sunday afternoon, the entrance to ZNA Gathering was as smooth as the beats that would soon fill the air. The festival’s organization was evident from
The journey to Master of Puppets 2024 began with two days exploring the historic streets of Prague, where centuries of culture and architecture is on display. Amidst the bustling city, anticipation simmered among darkpsy and hitech enthusiasts, eager for the forthcoming musical experience. Leaving Prague behind, a scenic two-hour drive through the Czech countryside unveiled the festival grounds, nestled amidst rolling hills and serene landscapes. Here, Master of Puppets 2024 unfolded as a sanctuary for
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