ARTIST DIRECTORY

Shahar Shtrikman

Static Movement is the project of Shahar Shtrikman, born in 1984 in Ukraine and now based in Israel. His musical journey began with classical piano, influenced by his mother. After discovering Goa trance, he started producing music and later studied sound engineering. In 2011, he began creating progressive trance, which quickly gained international recognition, leading to releases on top labels and performances worldwide.

Avi Shmailov

Avi Shmailov, known as Astrix, is an Israeli psytrance DJ and producer originally from Georgia. He is a prominent figure in the progressive psychedelic trance subgenre. He started his career in the late 90s and gained international recognition with his 2002 debut album 'Eye to Eye'. Astrix is known for his driving basslines and uplifting melodies, and has consistently ranked among the world's top DJs.

Nikola Kozic

ZYCE is the psy-progressive solo project of Nikola Kozic from Serbia. He has released five albums and is known for his energetic live performances. His music is described as positive and intelligent, and he is considered one of the most talented electronic music producers from Serbia.

Nicola Capobianco

Nicola Capobianco, a Swiss-born producer and DJ better known as Liquid Soul, has become a worldwide sensation for his distinctive sound. His music masterfully captures emotion through uplifting melodies fused with Psychedelic Trance. He is one of the most requested artists in the psytrance scene, with over 100 performances annually.

Erez Eisen and Amit Duvdevani

Infected Mushroom is an Israeli musical duo formed in Haifa in 1996 by producers Erez Eisen and Amit Duvdevani. They produce and perform psytrance, electronica, dream trance and psychedelic music. Eisen began classical musical training at a young age, while Duvdevani has a similar background and previously played keyboards and wrote material for a punk rock band.

Yoni Oshrat

Yoni Oshrat, better known as Ace Ventura, is an Israeli psytrance DJ and producer. For over two decades, he has been a prominent figure in the scene, known for his hard-pumping, dancefloor-oriented themes fused with deeper, groovier influences. He is also the co-founder of Psy-Nation, a global psytrance movement.

Boban Lazovski

Egorythmia is the long-running project of Boban Lazovski from North Macedonia. He has been releasing psytrance since 2008, developing a unique sound that blends progressive trance with tribal and techno influences, while always keeping a psychedelic core. His music is known for its deep, rolling grooves and fresh, innovative approach to the genre.

Leon Avalon

Leon 'Avalon' is a psytrance DJ and producer from London, UK. He is considered one of the leading and most in-demand artists in the scene, with a career spanning over a decade. He has released music on the renowned Nano Records and has collaborated with top artists in the genre.

Martin Georgiev

DJANTRIX is the project of Martin Georgiev from Skopje, North Macedonia. Martin's first serious contact with music came when he was 10 years old. Djantrix has evolved with a serious and sophisticated focus on intelligent music.

Haim Lev & Guy Malka

Outsiders is the psytrance project of Haim Lev and Guy Malka, a duo from Israel. They have become a significant name in the global psytrance scene, known for their dynamic and powerful sound. Their music is characterized by high-energy basslines and psychedelic melodies, and they have collaborated with many prominent artists in the genre.

Dubi Dagan

Dubi Dagan, known as Ritmo, is an Israeli DJ and producer who has been a significant figure in the Progressive Psytrance scene for nearly two decades. He is known for his unique technique of translating life's moments into addictive, rhythmic creations. His career highlights include releasing his debut album "Disharmonic Silence" in 2008, numerous collaborations with top artists, and performing at major festivals worldwide.

Miguel Solans

Lunatica is the psytrance project of Miguel Solans, an artist from Spain. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has performed at major festivals like Boom Festival, Universo Paralello, and Ozora. Besides producing music, he is also a sci-fi 3D illustrator and animation teacher at the Psytrance Institute.

Joe Markendale

Rising from the heart of the UK underground scene, Sonic Species (Joe Markendale) has established himself as a leading DJ and producer in the electronic music world. With a career spanning over 15 years, he is known for pushing musical boundaries and delivering electrifying performances at major international events. He is currently signed with Shamanic Tales, a label founded by Astrix.

Matan Kadosh and Aviram Saharai

Vini Vici is an Israeli psytrance duo from Afula, formed by Matan Kadosh and Aviram Saharai. Originally part of the group Sesto Sento, they formed Vini Vici in 2013 and quickly rose to international success with their unique blend of psychedelic trance and world music. Their track 'Great Spirit', a collaboration with Armin van Buuren, became a massive hit and solidified their position as one of the leading acts in the genre.

Reshef Harari

Captain Hook, real name Reshef Harari, is an Israeli DJ and producer who has been a major force in the psytrance scene for over two decades. He is known for his innovative and diverse sound, which blends elements of psychedelic trance, progressive trance, and techno. He has released several successful albums and EPs, and has performed at major festivals around the world.

Avi Nissim and Lior Perlmutter

Astral Projection is an Israeli electronic musical group, consisting of Avi Nissim and Lior Perlmutter, who are considered pioneers of Goa trance and psychedelic trance. Formed in 1989, they have released nine albums and are known for their extensive worldwide touring schedule and hits like "Kabalah" and "Mahadeva".

Tzahi Geller

Side Effects, real name Tzahi Geller, is a Progressive Psytrance artist from Israel. He began producing music at 17 and has released music on major labels like Iboga, Iono, and Spintwist. His debut album "City On Mars" was released in 2014, and he is known for his track "Mind Control".

Jenia Akerman

One Function is the progressive psytrance project of Jenia Akerman, an Israeli producer who started his musical journey in 2014. His music is known for its emotional, spiritual, and powerful soundscapes, taking listeners on a journey through sound. He has toured globally and released music on labels like Iono Music.

Boris Blenn

Berlin based musician, Boris Blenn, is the innovative mind behind the internationally acclaimed 'Electric Universe' project. Boris has been active in the global electronic dance music scene since the early 90th and is considered by many as one of the pioneers of Goa Trance the parent genre of what later became Psy Trance. Throughout the decades the Electric Universe brand has matured and grown bigger, attracting large audiences and fans all over the world.

Shahaf Efrat

Since 2006, Progressive Psytrance artist Freedom Fighters aka Shahaf Efrat has been making dance floors tremble around the world. Since his humble beginnings in Tel Aviv, Israel, his name has gone from relative obscurity, to a massive threat on some of the worlds biggest festival stages. Not limiting himself to the confines of only psytrance, he draws influence from many genres which gives him a sound of his own.