Psytrance legends Infected Mushroom and Blastoyz debut as supergroup Psy Trance Mafia and release single, “Breathe Underwater,” on Monstercat.
For over 25 years, Infected Mushroom has redefined the boundaries of electronic music with bold experimentation, blending psytrance with hip-hop, rock, and classical elements. As genre pioneers, they’ve earned spots twice on DJ Mag’s ‘10 Best DJs’ list and amassed millions of streams worldwide on iconic hits like “Becoming Insane” and their 25-anniversary album, ‘IM25.’ Known for their genre-defying sound and cutting-edge production, Infected Mushroom continues to captivate audiences at major festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival, Dreamstate, and Lost Lands, solidifying their legacy in electronic music.
Blastoyz is a championing electronic music DJ and producer, twice ranked on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list. Renowned for blending psytrance with other genres, he’s become a fixture at festivals like Tomorrowland, Electronic Daisy Carnival, and Ultra. His powerful basslines and emotional melodies have defined his signature sound for over a decade. Blastoyz is best known for hits like “Mandala,” which has over 100,000,000 streams and is one of the most popular tracks in the Psytrance scene, and “After Dark” with Seven Lions and collaborations alongside Infected Mushroom, Kill The Noise, Jason Ross, and others. With millions of streams across his releases, he continues dominating the electronic scene and gaining the likes of industry leaders, including Above & Beyond, Armin Van Buuren, and Hardwell.
Infected Mushroom and Blastoyz combine their legendary psytrance craft to create a genre-bending, exhilarating record brimming as a journey through the cosmos. With Blastoyz having drawn inspiration from Infected Mushroom throughout his career, this collaboration fuses two generations of psytrance, resulting in a timeless creation. With each drop, the pulsating beats and intricate soundscapes in “Breathe Underwater” pull listeners into a new dimension. The lyrics touch on a powerful wave of transformation, like someone who makes you feel invincible, even to breathe underwater.
Infected Mushroom shares, “Big news, Army of Mushrooms! We’ve teamed up with our friend Blastoyz for a brand-new project called PsyTrance Mafia! Our first release, “Breathe Underwater,” is dropping through Monstercat, and we can’t wait for you to hear it. Get ready for some mind-blowing psytrance madness that brings together all our styles into something next level. Stay tuned – this is just the beginning!”
Blastoyz adds, “‘Breathe Underwater’ isn’t just the beginning of our ‘Psy Trance Mafia’ EP—it’s a celebration of two generations of Trance music coming together. This collaboration honors the journeys we’ve each taken, with Blastoyz drawing inspiration from Infected Mushroom long before he even started producing music. It’s a fusion of the sounds that have shaped the genre over the years. We’re excited to share this project with fans worldwide through the music and in a B2B live show.”
Fans can stay tuned for more from Psy Trance Mafia on Monstercat and catch Infected Mushroom live at upcoming tour stops in Paris at Dream Nation, Dreamfields Festival, House of Blues in Chicago, and Blastoyz at Dream Festival, Dreamstate SoCal, Groove Cruise, and more.
