Psydonia Records is a music label that combines the best of progressive and psychedelic genres, while
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Psydonia Records is a music label based in Perth, Western Australia, that specializes in psychedelic and progressive music. The label is dedicated to promoting the best in underground music from around the world and Western Australia. Founded by Oliver Blazevic in 2010 it became the first WA label to have access to most digital portals. Psydonia Records releases a wide variety of music, including
psytrance, progressive trance, house, techno and chill-out. The label is known for its unique sound, as well as its commitment to supporting emerging artists in the scene. Whether you're a fan of psychedelic and progressive music or simply looking for something new and exciting, Psydonia Records is definitely a label to keep an eye on. With its commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories, it's sure to remain at the forefront of the West Australian music scene for years to come.
20/03/2023
Prisma - Daybreak release is almost here. James's exceptional talent in flow, groove, sound design and percussion work are showcased in this progressive masterpiece. The music is both psychedelic and beautiful, providing a truly mesmerizing listening experience.
We cannot wait to share this stunning creation with the world. Be prepared to be taken on a journey through an ethereal soundscape that will leave you captivated and wanting more.
20/02/2023
Preorder the next release from Fractal Nature - Oliver B. The Spirit of Nature EP will be out on the 24th.
Fractal Nature's latest EP, Spirit of Nature, is a true testament to the artist's mastery of progressive psytrance. The two tracks on the EP are the perfect showcase of the artist's unique style, blending together a wide array of sonic elements to create an otherworldly soundscape that is both...
03/02/2023
Harlequin Chameleon's "Biodiversity" is a decade-long project that showcases the fusion of various psychedelic genres, culminating in a musical journey unlike any other. The album features a rich blend of high-end production and live instrumentation, including guitar, drums, and more. The result is a mesmerizing and immersive experience that takes the listener on a trip through the depths of psychedelic trance.
With its progressive and psychedelic elements, "Biodiversity" offers something for every fan of this genre. David, the mastermind behind Harlequin Chameleon, explores the limits of psychedelic music, pushing the boundaries and delivering a truly unique and captivating sound.
From start to finish, "Biodiversity" is an inward look at David J Gillett's exploration of psychedelic trance. Each track is carefully crafted, with attention to detail and a focus on creating an overall cohesive experience. The album invites the listener to join in on this journey, taking them through a range of emotions and musical landscapes.
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š¼Here is what's in store for the first quarter of 2023. A mixture of artists and music, ranging from Progressive Psytrance to Full On and From Techno to Deep Psychedelic Dubstep.
Stay tuned...
16/12/2022
Here comes the second part, directly from the Harlequin Chameleon.
STORY OF THE ALBUM PART 2
When I first got into psytrance in the late 2000ās there were some big names getting to the bush parties in Perth. Electrypnose, Talpa, Terrafractyl and Space Tribe all headlined.
These names are producers I considered to have an unmistakeably distinct flavour of their own, (hence why they are massive influences on me). However, the overall sound getting around was mostly funky, quirky, colourful and a bit carnival with a healthy dose of melody (though not as much as the old goa trance). This is the sound that first got me hooked on psytrance and wanting to produce it myself.
Iām not one to try and fit music neatly within borderās but my understanding was that the main flavours getting around where Israeli, UK and European producers with a bit of hectic South-African night action. The geographical thing is important because it was right around this time that a uniquely Australian sound started to cast a long shadow.
Iām talking of course about Zenon records. The Melbourne based label that brought darker, techier, more atmospheric and broken rhythms under the psychedelic banner. It wasnāt for everyone and it didnāt pretend to be. Some would even call it a reaction to the formerly described sound. (Label boss Sensientās classic 2013 release āAntifluoroā being the clearly stated example).
Over the years itās fair to say that over the years the lines blending older/newer, techy/organic and darker/ colourful styles became a bit less distinct.
What was abundantly clear was that Zenon had a massive influence on the way Psytrance was being made worldwide. Zenon records tended to be constructed from many small pieces of meticulously compiled audio. Sometimes you wouldnāt even hear the same sound twice.
Producers everywhere started to feel a bit sheepish for letting that one acid lead synth run for half the trackā¦
It was this influence that I wanted to bring into my own production. Though I missed the old days of funky, silly fun trance. I really loved the exquisite detail and atmosphere of the Zenon releases. This is part of the reason my own debut album has taken such a ridiculously long time to make.
I wanted to put together melodic and fun lines like those classic psy tracks, but wanted them to be made up of lots of individually touched up pieces of audio.
The other reason is Iām way too much of a perfectionist and really only feel like somethingās done when thereās nothing further to add or change. I reckon everyone should do something like this at least once in their life, where thereās absolutely no compromise to for you to create something purely the way you want to.
Over the 10 years it took me finish an albumās worth of psytrance I set up my studio in more locations then I can remember.
One common thread was that Iād always go looking for the nearest patch of forest to go walking in whenever my eyes and ears needed a break from too much computer. This nature element has very much woven itās way through the kinds of sounds I shaped. Iād even say this collection of tracks is a tribute to nature of sorts.
There are many stories of my life in this music. I went through a lot of life changes in that 10 years. But Iād rather leave those stories untold. For me the best art always has room for interpretation. (Iām proud to say that there are ZERO vocal samples talking about profound stuff, drugs or anything else on my album ).
Psytrance for me has always been about creating pictures in the mind and taking you away to magical imaginary lands. I hope my music does the job for you.
Harlequin Chameleon's debut album is almost here. We have asked David J Gillett to tell us the story about his creation. This impressive, original and unique take on Psytrance is breath of fresh air in a world full of copy cats.
THE STORY OF THE ALBUM PART ONE: THE ALBUM ART.
Along with being my very first self portrait, the album art is actually a composite of many previous digital art pieces I produced over the years. There are a few additions of course. (I painted the ocean and hills to the left to look like the view from the venue for the album launch).
When I first starting going to outdoor Psytrance parties or āBush Doofsā I was blown away by the sights, the sounds and the stimulation. At around about the same time I was studying Graphic Design and Illustration at Perthās Central Tafe. The experiences I was having at parties (some of them 'enhanced') started to bleed into the digital art I was producing.
When you get really good psytrance (performed by a good DJ), it creates visionary landscapes in your mind and encourages you to see things in different ways.
For example. The spiral chameleon face on the artwork is actually a photo of a garden hose reel! I walked out of the house one morning saw it and immediately though āhmmmm that looks like a chameleonā.
As a lifelong performer (I was playing in a psychedelic surf rock band at the time) my first desire was to be the guy behind the DJ decks However I had no idea how you got there or how these insane sounds were getting created so I knew I had to look somewhere else.
Alongside my digital works I started creating Art Jam spaces. Iāve never been the most loud or socially outgoing person. Doing my art at parties gave me a social currency and way of connecting with people. The name āHarlequin Chameleonā was coined as a visual art alias. Over the next few years I was asked to produced posters for some of the larger festival style Psytrance events.
Although my visual skills where developing fast and I was gaining a reputation as a graphic designer and illustrator I never lost that desire to be the guy up there making the sounds.
I started to wonder if there might be a way I could transfer my visual art skills into the musical realmā¦.
04/11/2022
š¼Here is a set for all who love their prog bouncy and phat.
Enjoy the weekend šš
Listen to Fractal Nature - Halloween 2022 - DJ Set by Fractal Nature on https://on.soundcloud.com/ezK1G
Bouncy progressive psy, phat and psychedelic recorded live at the Halloween Festival in WA. There are a few remixes from me in there somewhere. Enjoy
14/08/2022
Stay tuned for the first release from the talented Fractal Farmer. We are extremely excited to present this 4 track release. Expect 4 beautifully crafted trax that simply push all the right buttons and make sense in all the psychedelic ways. Every sound is perfectly placed and created to paint the psychedelic soundscape that is out of this world.
25/08/2021
Calling all friends from the label.
We started work on a Psydonia youtube channel, please subscribe for music vids, studio vids, and funny vids.
Progressive and Psychedelic Music Label.The symbiosis of psychedelic festival sound and the city underground of Perth, Western Australia. Here you can see ou...
14/08/2021
Full length uploads for your enjoyment :)
Sitting in his garden and enjoying the view the name of the new project became apparent. Calling Perth home allowed him to be influenced by the magic of Australia, itās people, nature and music. He
06/08/2021
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are extremely happy to announce: š
Fractal Natures - The Vault Series Vol 1 is here. ššš
Two tracks from the live set, The Night Train and Formation. Tried and tested psychedelic music available on all major online stores.
Check out the links below, stream or buy. š¼š§ https://bit.ly/3xrM19S
14/07/2021
First release from Esoterika is coming out in few weeks time. Here is a little preview from the last mix session.
17/06/2021
The vault series has landed. Here is the first one from Oliver B. Latino House and a Progressive House tune Oliver B style.
Some of you will know the tunes from the lives sets. Next week we'll have another one from the vault series.
Enjoy
The Vault, Vol. 1 by Oliver B
10/06/2021
Oliver B - The Vault Vol 1 will be released on the 17th of June 2021.
This will be the first from the vault series.
The Vault series will be a weekly exercise, stay tuned...
20/05/2021
From tomorrow we'll start clearing the backlog and there is a lot of music to be released.
We'll start with the The Vault Series from Oliver B.
Stay tuned for more...
18/05/2021
This was the first release we had on the label. Sancho EP is actually an Oliver B EP, the name was chosen before Fractal Nature was Oliver's solo Psy project.
Polar Season by Sancho
01/04/2021
Our recent listeners are coming from all around the globe, especially Germany, Hungary and Switzerland.
Big thanks all and stay tuned...
30/03/2021
Making of the Killerwatts Remix by Fractal Nature
19/02/2021
Tonight Kinimal and Fractal Nature on RTR Fm
17/09/2020
This weekend, Psydonia takeover with the best crew we could think of. From Techno to Psytrance to Forest/Full On, this will be one smooth number with possible live sets from Aleckat, Fractal Nature and Shie'ox.
Psydonia label representative Olin teaming up with the crew at Quant'Om & UON Visuals!!!
Olin (named after the Mayan Goddess of movement) is the creative alter-ego of Perth based DJ, Kelsie Cat. Born into a family of dance music enthusiasts, it c...
Iām happy to announce a new member of our small production crew. Originality and a ton of talent, Prisma (James A) will joint our roster and we are sure do great things in the future.
www.facebook.com/prismapsytrance Prisma is a psytrance producer and DJ hailing from Perth WA. Prisma hit the trance scene running in 2018, channelling a lifetime of electronic music listening and pro
13/09/2018
Wow. This has been quite a milestone week for the Psydonia tribe.
Not only have our team been working hard in preparation for the debut Psydonia Records Showcase at Fireworld kicking off tomorrow afternoon;
We also welcomed psy-sister Kelsie Cat (aka Olin) as our new A&R manager š
To top that off our Facebook followers have tripled in the last 3 days, which is incredible!
So we want to say a massive THANKYOU for the overwhelming amount of love and support we're receiving from everyone
& invite you to come celebrate with us at Fireworld ā¤
Stay tuned cause there's more exciting announcements to come...
12/09/2018
Ever since I became part of the WA tribe, there was one person whos music knowledge blew my mind. She knew a lot of my fav Techno, Psy, House, Hip Hop, and Psy Dub artist and tracks..
I'm happy to have Kelsie Cat (Olin) onboard as A&R manager and promo expert.
Welcome onboard Kels :)
19/06/2018
Psydonia Family 2018. Iām really proud when I see some of the best WA artist and DJās representing Psydonia today. Letās see what the next decade will bring and how far can we go. š
Stay tuned for the label relaunch.
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09/05/2018
Here come some amazing news.
Ilusha, DK, and Olin are among the best DJās in the WA psychedelic scene.
I am really honored to have them as friends and now officially as label DJās on Psydonia, WAās first psychedelic music label.
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In the last decade Perth has become a major player in Australian dance community. The city grew at an incredible pace and attracted creative people from numerous fields from music, architecture, information technology, theater, and dance. The creative potential and imagination of Perthās artist is becoming known worldwide. With the explosion of drum and bass at the beginning of the century, Perthās variety of talents have created a wide and evolving music culture. Founded by Oliver Blazevic in 2010 Psydonia became the first WA label to have access to most digital portals.
Psydonia Records is a digital music label specializing in Progressive and Psychedelic music. The goal is to release music that will last, music that is more than a trend. Our artists and DJās are well known in the WA scene for being forward thinking and experimental.
Our vision is to create a symbiosis of the psychedelic and the city sound, and export the Perth sound across the globe. We are not limited by genres or trends, we want to make you dance, feel the groove, and clebrate life.
