Back catalogue: Psy/Goa Trance

Review: Before Time Was Now is a second instalment that showcases the legendary soundscapes of electronic music pioneers in the world of Goa and trance between 2001 and 2018. This release features four seminal albums: Labyrinth, Gods and Monsters, The Golden Sun of the Great East, and The Mutant Theatre, all of which have been newly remastered for this bumper five CD set. It also includes a newly curated compilation of rarities by Juno Reactor titled Astronautics which comes with tracks from iconic movies The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.

Review: Juno Reactor's 2004 album Labyrinth makes its vinyl debut, presented on double 140g black vinyl. This sixth studio album from Ben Watkins, a key innovator in electronic music, melds orchestral, industrial, and techno elements with the band's signature tribal sound, exemplified in tracks like 'Conquistador II.' Labyrinth also includes two collaborations with Don Davis from The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions: 'Mona Lisa Overdrive' and 'Navras.' While Labyrinth represents a departure from the psy-trance roots of its predecessor Shango, leaning more towards dark d&b influences, its intricate detailsiespecially in percussion and Latin guitar elementsireveal themselves after multiple listens. The album is a distinctive listening experience, enhanced by Juno Reactor's unique fusion of electronic and global sounds. For fans of dark, immersive dance music and live percussion, this vinyl release provides a rich, sonic journey through Watkins' experimental vision.