PsyShake Bloco: A Trance Carnival Experience
PsyShake is a unique bloco in the São Paulo Carnival, specifically designed for electronic music enthusiasts, particularly those who love Trance. It transforms the city streets into a massive open-air party, bringing a different flavor to the traditional Carnival experience. Created through the union of the PsyFly, Shakeria, and Ultra Trance collectives, PsyShake has quickly become a prominent feature of the São Paulo Carnival, drawing crowds eager to dance to the high-energy beats.
History and Origins: The bloco emerged from the collaboration of three influential groups within the electronic music scene in São Paulo: PsyFly, Shakeria, and Ultra Trance. These groups came together to offer a Carnival experience that caters to fans of trance music, differentiating itself from the typical samba-focused blocos. This fusion of electronic music with the traditional Carnival setting has made PsyShake a standout event.
Music and Repertoire: PsyShake's music is primarily focused on trance, with DJs and artists playing high-energy tracks that keep the crowds dancing. The bloco's repertoire includes both classic trance anthems and contemporary hits. In past editions, artists like Vegas, DANG3R, ACQUAVITTA, and Special M have performed, further establishing its commitment to quality electronic music. In 2024 Kova played a full set featuring his own remixes.
Parade and Neighborhood: While the specific parade routes can vary from year to year, PsyShake typically takes to the streets of São Paulo, transforming its neighborhood into a massive open-air dance floor. This makes it a notable addition to the city's Carnival celebrations, which are famous for the diversity of musical styles, with a large amount of street bands also participating in the celebrations.
