Iboga Records

Iboga Records was founded in 1997 in Copenhagen by Banel Kurtaliqi and Emok (Kim Lykke Lystbæk), making it one of the longest-running psytrance labels in Europe. Iboga began life as a label, event series, and meeting point for the burgeoning Northern European psytrance scene, releasing music that bridged the gap between the original Goa-trance sound and the emerging "progressive psytrance" subgenre — slower, deeper, more groove-focused material that has since become one of psytrance's most popular variants. The label's roster has been a who's who of progressive and full-on psytrance: Vibrasphere, Liquid Soul, Ace Ventura, Captain Hook, Vini Vici (early in their career), Antix, and many others have called Iboga home at various points. The associated Iboga Nights and Sun Festival events extend the label's reach into live programming. Across more than 25 years, Iboga has stayed remarkably consistent in its editorial voice — atmospheric, melodic, danceable psytrance that rewards both casual listening and dedicated engagement. For listeners curious about psytrance beyond the festival anthems, Iboga's catalogue is an essential starting point.