PsynOpticz Records

PsynOpticz Records PsynOpticz is a haven for the likeminded who embrace the sound & visual elements of the psychedelic

Creator of world quality events and purveyor of universal quality music, PsynOpticz is a forced to be reckoned with. A haven for the like minded and a hub of creativity, it has embraced all aspects of psy-culture. PsynOpticz has it's roots deep in mother Africa but has found it's home in hearts and dancefloors worldwide. The concept of PsynOpticz was seeded in the thriving Cape Town indoor scene i

n 2006, where it flourished, providing the CT masses with cream of the crop local and international talent on a weekly basis. These events quickly gained an ardent following and were renowned for their stellar lineups, immersive psychedelic décor and energizing vibe! With this experience and ever growing support, it became inevitable that PsynOpticz branch out into the outdoors, providing South Africa with it's staple annual event, Jungala Festival. It has its own special flavour and design, with the goal to create an all encompassing experience that removes you from the mundane and transports you to an interactive psychedelic wonderland, a completely synergistic and harmonious journey from beginning to end. These festival hosts fresh talent as well as headliners, both homegrown and from around the globe, establishing the network that would eventually culminate in the evolution of PsynOpticz from event organiser to a record label. The mastermind behind PsynOpticz, Calvin aka SwiTcHcaChe, has developed a keen ear for prospective acts, being both organiser as well a DJ. By committing to bringing out new and exciting acts to Cape Town, he uncovered many artists that share his love for non-generic and energetic psychedelic music, and his desire grew to expose this incredible music to the unsuspecting psy masses. Currently, the PsynOpticz stable is represented by artists from around the globe, each bringing their own unique approach and sound to the psychedelic world stage. The driving force behind PsynOpticz is their ignitable passion and deep love of the culture and music. The label grows from strength to strength daily, fueled by the positive response and endless smiles experienced on a PsynOpticz dance-floor, or anywhere the music is played and enjoyed.

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01/05/2026

👀Watch here 👉 https://youtu.be/sPxuWZVQoCk
Calling all psychonauts! 🚀 Dive into a deep and authentic episode of PsynOpticz – Mindscapes as we sit down with the enigmatic Jon Doe (Dillan Ackers) — a true underground veteran with over 20+ years in the global psytrance scene, originally from South Africa 🇿🇦 and now based in London 🇬🇧.

From the early days of Cape Town psytrance culture to building one of London’s most respected underground movements, Ground Up, this episode is packed with real knowledge, raw experience, and timeless perspective.

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Let’s continue building the global psytrance dialogue 🌐🔊

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30/04/2026

💥Out Now 💥
BANDICOOT / Phase 1 : Boot Sequence
GET IT ➡️ https://psynopticz.fanlink.tv/PR129-Bandicoot-Phase1-Boot-Sequence

A surge of energy ripples through the void as minds connect and frequencies collide. What begins as pure experimentation quickly mutates into a living, breathing force — chaotic, playful, and unmistakably psychedelic.

This is the sound of boundaries dissolving. Of ideas bending, stretching, and reforming into something unexpected. A fusion of perspectives, driven by instinct and amplified through collaboration, pushing deeper into uncharted sonic territory.

Boot Sequence is the ignition point — the first burst of signal in a three-phase exploration into the unknown.

No maps. No limits. Just exploration into the unknown.

01 :: / Electro Movement
02 :: Bandicoot & / Smiling Friends
03 :: Bandicoot & / Distorted Reality

MASTERING ::
Ballistic Mastering

DESIGN ::
Amoeba Design Studio

Grounded Fusion

We are super excited to have our .fm series back and for this episode we are featuring our UK master blaster  🔥 Tune in ...
28/04/2026

We are super excited to have our .fm series back and for this episode we are featuring our UK master blaster 🔥

Tune in at 20:00 CEST tonight live on RadiOzora 🤯
👉 https://tr.ee/C9CWS8s1Sv 🎵

R4DIUM is the night-psy incarnation of Joshii Ryan Forrest — a project born deep within the psychedelic underground in the UK and shaped by pure, relentless passion.

Rooted in early musical exploration and refined through the UK’s techno and drum & bass circuits, his path found true alignment in Psytrance — where groove, energy, and altered states converge. Influenced by the Noetic Flux movement, R4DIUM channels a twisted, funky, and intention-driven sound designed for late-night dancefloors.

With a growing presence across the UK scene, his sets carry a raw, immersive energy — constantly evolving, pushing deeper into the night with every performance.

21/04/2026

🔥 RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT! 🔥
opens a new chapter with Phase 1 : Boot Sequence — the first step into a 3-part journey built on collaboration, experimentation, and pure psychedelic energy.
Minds connected. Frequencies unlocked.
This is just the beginning…
Stay tuned 👁️

Welcome back to the PsynOpticz Psychedelic Podcast. This episode features Bandicoot from Argentina — bringing a fresh wa...
14/04/2026

Welcome back to the PsynOpticz Psychedelic Podcast. This episode features Bandicoot from Argentina — bringing a fresh wave of psychedelic energy, blending funky grooves with deep, immersive soundscapes.

🎧 Tune in :
https://tr.ee/hOzr8C8VNF

MORE ABOUT :
Emerging from the vibrant underground of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bandicoot (Nicolas Pablo Ivan Pedicino) is a fast-rising force in the global psychedelic trance scene.

His journey into sound began as a DJ in 2019, quickly evolving into full-scale music production by 2021—where his unique sonic identity started to take shape. Blending driving grooves, playful funk elements, and immersive psychedelic textures, Bandicoot crafts high-energy journeys designed for deep dancefloor experiences.

His debut EP Ragnarok on PsynOpticz marked a powerful introduction to his sound—showcasing his creative vision and energetic flow, taking listeners through new dimensions of psychedelic storytelling.

Known for his collaborative spirit, Bandicoot has worked with a range of international artists, consistently pushing boundaries while keeping the groove alive. From underground releases to global dancefloors, his music reflects a new generation of psytrance—playful, precise, and deeply immersive.

With a rapidly growing catalogue and momentum behind him, Bandicoot continues to evolve, bringing fresh frequencies and unexpected twists to every set and production.

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09/04/2026
20/03/2026

💥Out Now 💥
GARHERMES / Mycelium Realms
GET IT ➡️ https://psynopticz.fanlink.tv/PR128-GARHERMES-Mycelium-Realms

Beneath the forest floor, vast networks operate in silence — structured, interconnected, alive.

With Mycelium Realms, GarHermes presents his debut album: a deep forest psychedelic exploration of immersive, shadow-driven sound.

The journey unfolds like a nocturnal ceremony. Rolling, earth-shaking basslines form the roots, while hypnotic percussion and shadow-soaked textures spiral outward with layered precision. Psychedelic atmospheres flicker like bioluminescent spores in the dark, guiding the listener deeper into trance.

Designed for late-night dancefloors and extended journeys, Mycelium Realms balances introspection with propulsion. It moves between pressure and release, density and space, darkness and clarity — always controlled, always intentional.

With this release, GarHermes establishes a sonic identity aligned with the PsynOpticz ethos: depth over noise, precision over excess, immersion over distraction.

This is not just a debut.
It is the foundation of a network.

00 :: GarHermes / Foggy Forest (Intro)
01 :: GarHermes / Mycelium Realms
02 :: GarHermes & Dipygus / Mycosync
03 :: GarHermes & Shresth & Elements / Rootsignal
04 :: GarHermes / Forest Boggy
05 :: GarHermes / Forgotten Relics
06 :: GarHermes / Fungitron
07 :: GarHermes / Echo Chamber
08 :: GarHermes & Ancestral Vision / Transylvanic
09 :: GarHermes & Dendrite / Taralunatic


FOLLOW GARHERMES ::
https://linktr.ee/GarHermes

MASTERING ::
Ballistic Mastering

DESIGN ::
Grounded Fusion
&
Amoeba Design Studio

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www.linktr.ee/psynopticz

17/03/2026

🌌🍄 TARALUNATIC 🍄🌌
GarHermes & Dendrite

The journey doesn’t end.
It expands.

Taralunatic closes Mycelium Realms by lifting the forest canopy into open night. What began beneath the soil now stretches outward — lunar, cosmic, slightly unhinged in the best way.

There’s momentum here, but also release.
A sense of elevation after descent.

Textures shimmer like distant constellations 🌌 while psychedelic energy unfolds in widening spirals. It feels expansive, charged, and alive — a final surge that doesn’t fade quietly, but dissolves into something larger ⚫

GarHermes and Dendrite merge vision for this closing transmission — grounded in forest depth, but reaching far beyond it.

The network doesn’t stop at the roots.
It touches the stars.

16/03/2026

🌲✨ TRANSYLVANIC ✨🌲
GarHermes & Ancestral Vision

The forest shifts.

What begins in shadow slowly opens into something wider — charged with movement, alive with intention. Transylvanic carries a forward momentum that feels both urgent and expansive, weaving melodic currents through dark terrain.

There’s elevation in this one.
A sense of ascent through mist and towering trees 🌫️🌲

Energy builds not through force, but through progression — tension giving way to lift, darkness unfolding into clarity ✨

Two visions converge here, blending depth with propulsion, atmosphere with drive. It’s forest psy in motion — dynamic, immersive, and unapologetically alive ⚫

This is where the journey accelerates.

Welcome back to the PsynOpticz Psychedelic Podcast. This episode features GarHermes  from Germany— taking you deep into ...
11/03/2026

Welcome back to the PsynOpticz Psychedelic Podcast. This episode features GarHermes from Germany— taking you deep into his psychedelic mind and giving you a preview of his debut album that is coming out on 20 March 2026!

🎧 Tune in :
👉https://youtu.be/zw2tSULbWO0
👉 https://soundcloud.com/psynopticz/podcast-garhermes-ger-2026

MORE ABOUT :
GarHermes is the creation of German artist Felix Garcia. Starting in 2020, GarHermes embarked on his psytrance production journey, initially focusing on the "Full On Night" subgenre. As he immersed himself more deeply in the scene exploring new music, his style gradually shifted, leading him toward the darker genre, which is recognized for its darker tones and slightly faster beats.

Today, GarHermes's music is defined by an entirely nocturnal essence, breaking free from strict genre classifications. His sound is a fusion, combining elements from dark, forest, and full on night psytrance. This blend creates rich, abstract atmospheres while keeping a groovy rhythm driven by drums, along with his distinctive and powerful synth sounds.

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