Barakuda (aka Andy) is a co-founder of legendary Psytribe. Hailed as one of So-Cal’s top morning DJ's, his
epic sets are known for setting that perfect daytime
mood, while keeping the energy on the dance
floor extremely pumping.
Andy comes from a musical family. Using his robust experience and knowledge of various music styles and especially psy-trance, Barakuda is getting busy in his renovated studio producing tracks. Watch out for his solo works as well as smashing collaborations with local artists.
One of the leading forces of Psytribe, Spyros, is
determined to develop and maintain psychedelic
trance scene in Los Angeles. Introduced to psy-trance in 1995 in Athens, Greece by Andy Barakuda he soon became a dedicated promoter and DJ. Famous for his heavy
and expressive night time sets, uplifting morning
full-on sounds and a good pinch of progressive beats he is undoubtedly a trend setter
for many.
Psyclops (aka Swell) has
been around the Psytrance scene since 1995. He was first
introduced to the sound in Japan where he attended his first Goa
Trance party in Nagoya by an Israeli DJ by the name of Motty.
The parties were intimate with no more than 50 people attending,
both Japanese and Foreign. After attending these unforgettable
events over the next 2 years in various outdoor locations around
the Nagoya area, he moved back to America.
Once in the States, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Although other types of music appealed to him, he soon began obtaining Goa CD’s whenever and wherever he could. Listening to labels like Flying Rhino and Transient, he began to get the urge to go to parties again, but there was none of it in Arizona. He looked to California for the grooves that he so missed.
Hence, he made his way to California and soon began going to Electric Blue parties. At these parties, he was first introduced to Andy Barakuda and Spyros Mallas. They quickly became good friends and Psyclops found himself going to LA every chance he could get. Eventually, through Barakuda and Spyros, he began to DJ.
With a true mastery of the art DJ Psyclops takes a diverse variety of materials and produces a cohesive fantastic voyage. Old and new are blended together into an undulating tapestry of mental color and sound. Abstraction and intensity are prevalent throughout his sets creating a sense of drama.
Dips and rises in his mix's progression accents this, forming enchanting stories told by this adept narrator.
Maska (aka Low Rhymer aka Duke Of Goa) has gained serious recognition within Los Angeles psy-trance comminity and beyond. He skillfully manages to shape up always pounding track assortment into a cozy yet electrified environment, perfect for trancer of any sort.
Maha Richie has been devoted to psychedelic trance scene for years. Once with Psytribe crew he became one of the most hard-working audiological figures in Southern California spreading the light on behalf of Universal Trance Spirit. Staying true to himself he became glorious for his exquisite style.
Scenator (aka Aumi Katz) is a true master of morning spirit conducting. He has his own refined signature in track selection and story delivery. Full-on psychedelia is his element of audio motion.
Dai (aka Harakiri Instructor) comes from the country of the rising sun and always brings fresh energy to the dancefloor. His psychedelic party experience started at his teen age in Japan. Soon after his 20th birthday Dai launched his career as a DJ. When he moved to Southern California, it was natural for him to join the underground psychedelic movement and become an active member of Psytribe without which he can not imagine his DJ career.
As many would agree, one of his main characteristics as a music selector is versatility. He creates a flawless blend of night neurotrance and can not hide his love for groovy progressive. Dai’s dynamic, yet impeccable mixing skills allow him to create animated story in the set. He has been playing at many parties, mainly in the USA (Burning man, Psytribe, Green Sector, Heavy Rotation) and Mexico (5th element, and PlurFM events) with names like Joti, Dino Psaras, Cosmosis, Space Tribe, Quadra, D-Tek, Rinkadink, Penta, Naked Tourist, and many others.
Dai started producing music in 2005. Now he is focusing on creating intelligent and twisted psy-trance under the name Cognoscenti.
Konflux is a solo project of US based DJ and producer Vasily M. Born and raised in Russia he relocated to the states in 2001. Living in Los Angeles and frequenting San Francisco he soon gained recognition within the local psytrance communities. His impeccable mixing skills in conjunction with his always growing selection and eclectic taste in music give way for enthusiastic trancers on the floor. He has spun across the United States alongside a number of international acts including Neuromotor, Dino Psaras, Rinkadink, Atomic Pulse, Hujaboy, and D-Tek among others.
Having rich experience in producing multifarious styles of electronic dance music, Konflux began making psy-trance compositions in 2004. A unique, elegant, yet pounding and groovy style is being developed at Konflux's studio as we speak. What comes out of it can be roughly described as "a blend of light night and heavy morning trance ". After testing his tunes on the dance floors across California he is currently working in the studio on his live performance. Rock, Jazz, Hardcore, Drum'n'Bass, Techno and House have all made significant contributions to his distinct style. Konflux has a collaboration project Jetlux with LA based producer Jeto, recently made their debut on Divine Balance Records from Chicago.
A FREEMAN
Born in Israel, living in Malibu CA for the past 3 years.
This humble Israeli has a unique flavor for cutting
edge downtempo. Dive into the A Freeman
abyss when you get the chance!
