Barakuda, the visionary behind the iconic PsyTribe productions in Los Angeles, has been at the forefront of the psychedelic trance scene since 1997. With over 30 years of experience, Barakuda's journey began in 1992 when he discovered the outdoor psychedelic trance experience, instantly falling in love with the music and culture. In 1995, he embarked on his DJ career, honing his craft and passion for delivering electrifying sets.

In 1997, Barakuda founded PsyTribe, a pioneering force that has shaped the landscape of psychedelic trance in California for over three decades. As the original founder and chief, PsyTribe has become synonymous with setting the standards and capturing the essence of true psychedelic trance parties. Through PsyTribe, Barakuda has organized countless events, introducing numerous artists to the West Coast and sharing the stage with many others.

With an unparalleled dedication to the trance community, Barakuda's versatility shines through in his ability to infuse energy into the dance floor and sustain it throughout his sets, regardless of the music style or time of day. His unwavering commitment and passion have earned him respect worldwide, cementing his legacy as a trailblazer on the west coast's trance scene. 
Contact Email: andybarakuda@gmail.com

too weird to live, too rare to die 🕉👻

Silent Movement
Genre: Forest, Dark Psy, Psychedelic Trance
Founded: Summer of 2016
Role: U.S. Label Director for Tripura Yantra Records; Member of Absolut Shit Records; Founder of RLPS Productions

Silent Movement is a versatile and influential artist within the psychedelic trance and electronic music scenes, known for crafting deep, hypnotic soundscapes that transport listeners into mystical, otherworldly realms. Since its formation in the summer of 2016, Silent Movement has gained global recognition, blending dark psy and forest trance to create transformative auditory experiences.

Silent Movement’s music has received widespread support from iconic figures in the psytrance world, including Goa Gil and other prominent psytrance artists. This recognition underscores the impact of their music in the global psychedelic community.

In addition to the Silent Movement project, the artist has multiple aliases that explore different facets of electronic music. F00 represents the Twilight/Night Psy/Forest project, offering darker, more atmospheric sounds. RLPS is the techno project, known for its dark, peak-hour, and hypnotic techno vibes, featuring high-energy rhythms that captivate dancefloors. Abominable explores DNB/Liquid sounds, further showcasing Silent Movement's diverse production range.

As the U.S. Label Director for Tripura Yantra Records and a member of Absolut Shit Records, Silent Movement plays a pivotal role in shaping the psytrance genre. Through RLPS Productions, Silent Movement has been organizing psytrance and techno events since 2015, contributing significantly to the underground music scene.

Whether through production, performance, or event curation, Silent Movement continues to leave a lasting impression on the global electronic music landscape.

Psytrance coming out of Oakland, CA. Catch me out in the Mojave sometime!
Releases on Universal Tribe Records and Dense Nebula Records

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