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Goa Trance music got rich history. That same history was built as something which can be described as innovation, at least it was back then when electronic music started to build it's foundations. We're all familiar with the fact that psychedelic rock and folk scene tend to use the iconography of Hindu religion back in the days, and the complete feeling and spirit of hippie movement was later on set and incorporated into this genre that we all love so much. In the golden age of Goa trance music, during the mid 90s, many album and compilation artworks and visuals had symbols such as Om or representation of Hindu gods. I'm not saying here that each and every artist and label tend to follow that trend, but somehow, it became a popular thing and some sort of visual recognition factor of the music. Now, 20 years later when we finally got a solid revival of that same genre, we're seeing some of the labels and artists who are still following that visual trend. I don't have any problems with Oms or Hindu religion overall, I actually think it's very interesting, just like any other religion, but I do have a problem with the exploatation of the religious iconography nowdays, especially in Goa trance genre. I respect many Goa trance labels who are doing their best to actually promote music in best possible way (music-wise and visual-wise), by exploring different themes, motifs, presenting interesting visual works, introducing different themes, giving some smart and tought-provoking compilation names. To give you an example, labels such as Cronomi and Suntrip are doing some nice job when it comes to exploration of different themes. Now you might ask me why I have a problem with the ones who are placing Oms, Shivas on their artworks and Goa in their compilation names. Actually I don't have any problem with them, I think they are doing it because that same iconography doesn't represent the ''feeling and spirit'' of the original hippie movement or the epicentre of Goa music back in 90's, instead, it became a powerful, and in my opinion, succesful promotional/marketing trick how to achieve better results in terms of sales or how to reach more people. Logic here is very simple, instead of trying to be a little bit more creative, for the sake of recognition some labels/artists are ready to apply all thoose symbols and motifs, not to send the message or to tell a story, but to use it as a tool, something which will give them an easier recognition and it will play well - Goa trance noobs will get their fix of Hindu imagery because they don't know about anything other than Oms, alien faces and fractals, and oldschool heads will probably get the nostalgia feeling for the old Goa-Head compilations. The message isn't important here, the first factor is to have strict imagery (preferable Om or Shiva representation) on the artwork and the ''Goa'' in the compilation name. Many people will probably disagree with me and my view about this subject (which might be wrong) and I can respect that, but I really think, for the sake of Goa trance and it's prosper, we all should care more about the diversity that we're presenting and paying a tribute to, not only through music (Goa trance isn't music only), but through the imagery, themes, motifs aswell. I'm one of thoose who is sick and tired of this overused and conventional promotional trick which lost it's meaning and the message long time ago and I really need a lot more Shaltus, The Portals and Auryns. Thanks for reading.

With great pleasure I can announce the new album of SHAMANIZM PARALLELII (a Russian psychedelic rock, downtempo, and dub band founded by Pavel Yashan and Arkadii Tronets) on Neogoa. Exact release date alongside with tracklist will be posted very soon. The artwork and short audio preview can be found below. You can check out the full track and downloadit at Soundcloud page, link here. Their first appereance on Neogoa was full lenght album Psychedelic Dreams, which can be downloaded at Ektoplazm for FREE. *** Interested reviewers and radio hosts, feel free to contact me for the promotional package (including mastered WAV files alongside with high-resolution artwork and info) here on Psynews or via my email: iparic70@gmail.com

Don't say it twice, there is already a spin-off (Mad Max)

It's like Shpongle of black metal but with better flute sounds and clean vocals. Really interesting and organic black metal finding... A FOREST OF STARS Country of origin: United Kingdom Formed in: 2007 Genre: Psychedelic Black Metal Lyrical themes: Philosophy, Abstract Themes, Nature Current label: Lupus Lounge Years active: 2007-present Discography: The Corpse of Rebirth Full-length 2008 4 (69%)Opportunistic Thieves of Spring Full-length 2010 3 (84%)A Shadowplay for Yesterdays Full-length 2012 6 (88%)

Today Neogoa reached another milestone in our short history - a total number of digital downloads of our music on Ektoplazm and Bandcamp is at 300 000 mark! Fresh music, released in 2014 already got 40 000 downloads at Ektoplazm and with the strong release schedule planned for the rest of 2014, my personal goal of 500 000 downloads in total is getting closer. Don't forget, 2014 isn't over yet and we got albums by Arronax and Shamanizm Parallelii, EP's by Lectro Spektral Daze and Dragon Twins and two dark, twisted and very experimental compilations ''The World Beyond'' and ''Celestial Transvibrations'' to release. In last two years, we had couple of delays on certain releases and probably we will have even more, but in the end we always deliver the product. So, thank you all for being patient enough Don't forget to have an eye on our Soundcloud and Twitter pages for weekly uploads of new clips and full-lenght tracks! Now, let's get back to work, we have to reach damn 500k so I can retire finally

All games in the elimination phase were great, this one included. I feel sorry for Algeria team, they got amazing coach who tacticlly managed to fight with Germany almost whole game.

Couldn't agree more. Actually the only team which impressed me in each game

Good thing you decided to use this topic instead of starting another one. Kudos!

It's not a shame at all, he doesn't like it and that's it. And he probably isn't alone, I'm also not the biggest fan of MFG and honestly I think they're kinda overrated, but that's just my opinion. You should know that people don't always experience the music in the same way, maybe what's emotional to you, won't be emotional to somebody else and vice versa.

I saw Joe and The Grand Budapest Hotel. Both movies are nice. Joe is very gritty and finally a movie with Nicolas Cage which looks great. It reminds me on Mud. The Grand Budapest Hotel was also nice, very colorful movie with interesting story, but to be honest Moonrise Kingdom was much better.

Another great finding for fans of good old psychedelic rock and progressive metal. Country of origin: Greece Location:Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia Status:Active Formed in:2010 Genre:Progressive/Psychedelic Rock/Black Metal Lyrical themes: Dark Side of Humanity, Occult, Satanism, Philosophy Years active: 2010-present Discography: Both albums are equally great!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjQp754p_8c

One of the best movies this year. The plot, the acting and the direction is flawless. Fight-scene in kitchen is something most brutal and beautiful in the same way. Highly recommended!

I can't speak about the party scene, but if you look at the labels who were devoted into releasing and promoting Goa trance music, UK gave s lot more than Israel: Dragonfly Records Perfecto Fluoro Flying Rhino Blue Room Released TIP Records Twisted Records

It was nice. But too much hype indeed. However, it's already a strong contender for the best animated movie and best original song, for the Oscars IMO.

What a wonderful finding Cormorant is.... I can't express how much I'm amazed with this band. Country of origin: United States Location: San Rafael, California Status: Active Formed in: 2007 Genre: Melodic Death Metal (early), Progressive Folk/Black Metal (later) Lyrical themes: Surrealism, Mythology, History, Nature, Politics Current label: Unsigned/independent Years active: 2007-present "Cormorant" is a contraction derived from Latin 'Corvus Marinus', meaning "sea raven". DISCOGRAPHY: CD-R Demo Demo 2007 The Last Tree EP 2007 8 (80%) Metazoa Full-length 2009 5 (97%) Dwellings Full-length 2011 5 (86%) Earth Diver Full-length 2014 Metazoa is just masterpiece of progressive music.

Plus he doesn't use stunt-man for all the action. Kudos for a 50 years old dude. Last night I saw THE LEGO MOVIE http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1490017/ and tonight I'm gonna watch The Raid 2. Can't wait! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2265171/

Especially with Screw Loose project http://www.discogs.com/artist/2034185-Screw-Loose?type=Appearances

UK

Out now! Free download here: http://www.ektoplazm.com/free-music/sun-shadow-dissolving-who-we-are

Yes.

Or put some fluo-leggings

New Rinkadink isn't on the same lavel as the old stuff. Instead of bothering with that, check Looney Moon discography