Progressive Trance
Progressive Trance is a genre of electronic music with its own unique characteristics and history.
About
Progressive Trance is a subgenre of trance music characterized by its focus on evolving soundscapes, melodic development, and a driving, yet often more subtle, rhythmic foundation compared to other trance subgenres. It emphasizes atmosphere and progression over immediate, intense drops, creating a hypnotic and immersive listening experience.
History
Progressive Trance emerged in the early to mid-1990s as a reaction against the increasingly harder and faster sounds of early trance and techno. DJs and producers began experimenting with longer, more drawn-out mixes, incorporating elements of house music and ambient techno. Key figures like Sasha & John Digweed, and labels such as Hooj Choons and Renaissance, played a vital role in shaping the genre's sound and popularizing it worldwide. Its popularity has seen peaks and valleys throughout the late 90s and 2000s, but it maintains a dedicated following.