I started writing music way back in 1998. I started using an application called "Ejay" and quickly found it quite limiting because all I could use was the sounds that were given to you in the software. There was no creative outlet other than arranging in a said manner, the sounds created by someone else...

This led me to find FLStudio which at the time was called Fruityloops. A friend introduced me to the software and I think back then they were on version 1.2.  I used that for about 14 or 15 years I think, learning it on my own as I went along.  I was lucky enough to find a great creative outlet while using this software so I stuck with it as a result.

In 2010 I invested in my talents by starting to collect music and by buying a ton of hardware and a gorgeous set of very loud studio monitors. 2012 was also a busy year filled with growth, personally, professionally and socially. 

In 2012/2013 I signed my first record deal and in 2014 so far I've signed 3 tracks to Above All Records in Holland with a further two tracks being signed to The Recoverworld Label Group, under a different alias.

I look forward to meeting as many people as I can and touching the lives of those that can relate to my work as an artist.

Love yourself, invest in your talents and be real...it's all you have ! ! !

Dan Scot, is a psytrance DJ with a passion for music and community. He has been making waves in the psytrance scene with his energetic performances and dedication to his fanbase. His music is a reflection of his love for the genre, and he is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible with his sets for the last 15 years! Dan Scot takes his dancefloor on a journey through a dystopic wonderland!

Recently stepping down from Psynopticz Records, Dan Scot now finds himself co-owning Hidden Leaf. A Cape Town production and artist management brand hosting indoor and outdoor events for the past 3 years. He has built a dedicated fanbase that eagerly anticipates each new performance. His sets are always packed with energy, a relentless assault on the senses, full of driving beats and mind-bending soundscapes. He is a true master of his craft, and his fans are always in for a treat when he takes to the stage. 

Dan is more than just a dj, he is a true advocate for the psytrance community. He is always looking for ways to bring people together and create a sense of unity within the scene. Whether it's through his music or his interactions with his fans, he is always striving to create a positive and uplifting experience for everyone involved.

Over the years Dan Scot has appeared on most of Cape Towns indoor circuit including his own production, Zodiac which sadly ended with the pandemic.

He has also performed at outdoor festivals such as Origin, Organik, Alien Safari's Rezonance NYE, Masqued Ball, Vortex, Altered States, Wacky Woods, Echo Gatherings, One Festival DBN, Equinox Experience, Elysium DBN, Sanctuary JHB, Twilight Festival JHB, Connexion NYE DBN, Transylvania, Earthdance JHB, Cape Town as well as in Nelson Mandela Bay!

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