Psytrance producers Avalon and GMS have launched their latest four-track EP entitled The Underground under the record label KNTXT, with its label head being the global techno superstar Charlotte de Witte. The collaboration seeks to merge the realms of psytrance and techno, resulting in a distinct musical experience.
The notable successes of Avalon and GMS
Avalon, a London-based DJ and producer, has earned notable recognition as the number one top-selling psytrance artist on Beatport, with over thirty tracks charting at number one and five top-selling LPs to his credit. He has performed at some of the world’s top music festivals, including Tomorrowland, Boom, EDC Las Vegas, Glastonbury, Exit, Burning Man, Ultra, and ASOT (A State of Trance).
GMS, known as “Growling Mad Scientists”, were the duo of Dutch DJ and producer Riktam, in collaboration with the late producer Bansi. They played an instrumental role in creating the psytrance label Spun Records. Tracks from GMS have featured in three films that the director Tony Scott had made, and the group has sold over 300,000 album copies, holding the record for the most psytrance records released.
What to look out for in The Underground
The EP features the title track ‘The Underground’, and it has rapid trance beats that go alongside it, blending with a variety of acid influences, arpeggiated sounds, and other effects. Also, ‘Horizen’ presents ethereal vocals and intricate sound design that evokes a mythical soundscape. Furthermore, ‘Machines’ incorporates hypnotic acid lines, pulsating kick and bass, along with percussion elements influenced by techno. Lastly, ‘Rave to the Grave’ combines high synthesizer notes and vocals with energetic percussion, creating an enduring build-up followed by a significant drop.
In detail, this EP offers high-energy compositions that amplify the trance elements inherent to psytrance, characterized by dynamic beats and rhythms throughout. Click ‘Play’ on the Spotify link below to stream Avalon and GMS’ EP, The Underground. It is an EP that definitely allows all to feel the soundwaves in each beat of the four tracks. Last but not least, click on this link to stream this EP on various platforms.
