11/08/2024
DJ Django, born Alexander Skembris, is a prominent figure in the psytrance music scene, hailing from Corfu,
Greece. His artistic journey began in 2012, and since then, he has established himself as a versatile and innovative
musician. DJ Django’s work spans multiple sub-genres of psytrance, including psychill, downtempo, progressive psytrance, and forest/dark psytrance. His projects, such as Phoenix Dubfire, Moon Temple Groovers, Dolby Caramel, G.O.A Monks, and Koera Noera, each represent a unique facet of his
musical creativity.
In 2019, DJ Django founded Mushlight Records, a label dedicated to promoting his diverse range of psychedelic
electronic music projects. Mushlight Records has become a significant platform for DJ Django’s artistic expression,
allowing him to release and distribute his music to a global audience. The label is known for its commitment to
high-quality production and innovative soundscapes, which are evident in the various projects under its umbrella.
Phoenix Dubfire focuses on psychill and global chillout, offering listeners a relaxed and ambient experience.
This project is characterized by its soothing melodic passages and atmospheric ethereal sounds, making it ideal for
unwinding, introspection and meditative states.
Moon Temple Groovers delves into downtempo and psybient. The project is a collaboration between DJ Django and
the Vega Moon brothers, Alex and Fotis Skempris. Their debut album, “Grooves of the Moon Temple,” consists of
nine groovy anthems that showcasetheir ability to blend heavy psychedelic beats with melodic atmospheric elements.
Dolby Caramel represents DJ Django’s exploration of progressive psytrance. This project is known for its sci-fi
themed structures and the 'morning' progressive feeling, providing a dynamic and engaging listening experience.
Tracks like
“Life Explorers” highlight the project’s innovative approach to progressive psytrance.
G.O.A Monks is dedicated to psychedelic trance, featuring full-on high energy and mind-bending sounds. This
project embodies the essence of psytrance, with tracks that take listeners on a supersonic spiritual electronic journey.
Koera Noera focuses on forest and dark psytrance, offering deep, mysterious, and intense tracks. This project is
known for its intricate organic soundscapes, its innovative twilight psytrance elements in combination with the
psychedelic forest sound tapestries, making it a favorite among fans of darker psytrance genres.
Mushlight Records, under the guidance of DJ Django, has become a beacon for innovative and boundarypushing psytrance music. The label’s dedication to quality and creativity has earned it a respected place in the global
psytrance community. Through Mushlight Records, DJ Django continues to push the boundaries of electronic music,
creating unique and captivating soundscapes that resonate with listeners worldwide.
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