

Since the late '60s, the west Indian beaches of Goa have been a mecca for hippies, wanderers and music lovers. The hedonistic and celebratory vibes of the seaside scene fermented for decades and eventually produced a signature form of high-energy dance music known as Goa Trance. Characterised by high BPMs, arpeggiated bass lines and gradually evolving percussive sequences, the subgenre kicked off in the early '90s, and by the end of the decade, DJs like Paul Oakenfold had brought the sound to the mainstream. Save on airfare and bring the coast to you with this roundup of Goa's best.