Tech Trance

Tech trance is a subgenre of trance music characterized by driving rhythms, often between 135-140 BPM, and a focus on technical production skills. Emerging in the late 1990s, it evolved from the darker, more minimalistic aspects of Goa trance and hard trance, incorporating elements of techno and acid house. The genre's heyday was in the early 2000s, particularly in Europe's club scene. Tech trance is marked by its use of distorted, pulsing basslines, atmospheric sound design, and often, haunting vocal snippets or melodies. It differs from other trance styles in its emphasis on rhythmic complexity, percussive textures, and a more underground, avant-garde aesthetic. As a cultural phenomenon, tech trance reflects the intersection of electronic music and futuristic technology, appealing to listeners who crave intense, immersive sonic experiences. Its influence can be heard in various forms of modern electronic dance music, solidifying its position as a pivotal force in the evolution of trance.

Echo

Eugenio Tokarev

Single - Released August 15, 2025