goa
what it is
Goa trance is an electronic dance music style that originated in the early 1990s. Goa trance often has drone-like basslines, similar to the techno minimalism of 21st century psychedelic trance (psytrance). Psychedelic trance developed from Goa trance.
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What is goa?
Goa trance is an electronic dance music style that originated in the early 1990s. Goa trance often has drone-like basslines, similar to the techno minimalism of 21st century psychedelic trance (psytrance). Psychedelic trance developed from Goa trance.
What are good goa albums to start with?
Try Dancing Galaxy by Astral Projection, Ineffable Mysteries From Shpongleland by Shpongle, The Gathering by Infected Mushroom, and The Lone Deranger by Hallucinogen.
Who are some women making goa?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/goa/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making goa, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-19