Rising out of Sri Lanka’s progressive house underground and making his debut on Ruben Karapetyan’s RKP is ANix JAy. As a DJ across his country’s vibrant nightlife for over a decade, it wasn’t until 2018 in which Colombo resident ANix JAy turned his hand to production, beginning with Ableton Live and Acid, a passion which would eventually lead to his artist debut in 2020. A series of releases for Another Life Music and Elastic Dimension would establish JAy’s nostalgic approach to the progressive genre, and propel him to future projects via AH Digital, Eat My Hat and MNL, while garnering support from some of the genre’s key tastemakers, most notably Hernan Cattaneo. With the first half of 2025 being one of ANix’s most prolific periods to date, the Colombo resident keeps that momentum flowing, making his RKP debut in grand fashion with ‘Crazy’, alongside a remix from Juan Ibanez. 


Crazy EP 

Anix Jay - Crazy (Juan Ibañez Remix) [Ruben Karapetyan Presents]

I've been listening to electronic music since I was old enough to tune into the John Peel show on Radio 1. Peel first introduced me to Chicago House, Detroit Electro and Rap. I would listen to an entire show with my finger hovering over the record button of my 'tape-recorder' close to the radio speaker just to record whatever 3 electronic imports he would play each night. I wish I'd kept those recordings.
From the moment I first heard 'Roxanne Shante' I sought out everything I could ranging from Kraftwerk, Mike Oldfield, Kurtis Mantronik, Africa Bambata, Grandmaster Flash, Gorgio Morodor, Axel-F, Jean Michel Jarre and just about anyone who used a synth to make music! With the arrival of House in the mid-late 80's the likes of Marshall Jefferson, Frankie Knuckles, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Steve Silk Hurley, Adonis and many more American underground House producers, the music had developed into a new, seriously exciting phenomena.
Music progressed at pace with House and Acid imports driving change, the UK in particular underwent an epiphany of sorts in the 80's and 90's. From Break-Dancing to New Romanticism, the music developed, finally morphing into the early genres of Acid Trance, Techno and Progressive Trance. Heavily influenced by American and underground Dutch and German artists and with the advent of clubbing and non-speaking mixing DJ's, it opened up a Pandora's box of new music, influences, sounds and styles. What that amounted to for me (and most others like me) was an ever-growing range of electronic music that was continually breaking free from pigeon-holes and mainstream pop culture. Electronic music had become the new classical music of a generation.
I can only say that electronic or computer music has evolved beautifully in the past 40 years and I love it as much now as the day I first heard John Peel play fantastic American imports.
I'm not anything more than a bedroom DJ and electronic music enthusiast. I have the greatest admiration for those who DJ publicly and seek to build a following or career from DJing, but that’s not a path I’ve tried to follow. I do love to put together great tunes, so for me using this sort of platform for sharing music is perfect for me. I do mixes both on my decks and using Ableton, as sometimes I find it easier to create a journey through that medium. 
As for making music, I’m slowly finding my way around Ableton in order to bring life to the musical ideas rolling around my head. 
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the mixes I post, please give me some feedback and if nothing else, support the artists themselves and buy their music.

Angrish

"He who knows the secret of sound, knows the
mystery of the whole universe." ✨✨💫

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Once recognized as Armenia's leading electronic music export by Zrutsaser Entertainment Magazine in the late '90s, Ruben has evolved into a powerhouse within the Progressive House community, earning his place as one of the genre's most respected and influential figures worldwide.

music is life👌😎 DJing for longtime but work had centre point for the last 10 to 13 years 🤷but I'm back playing with passion and man some of the music coming out is something special big up all the artists out there big love❤️

BIOGRAPHY

Juan Ibañez, DJ Producer and Remixer, was born in La Rioja, Argentina.

With undeniable talent, Juan is part of The Soundgarden and Mango Alley families, has shared the stage with national and international artists, taking his music to the world. He has also opened for renowned international DJs such as John Digweed, D-Nox, Guy Mantzur, Mariano Mellino, Graziano Raffa, Kamilo Sanclemente, and more.

  Juan's sound is characterized by its progressiveness and emotionality, combining captivating melodies with vibrant rhythms that generate a positive response from the public. 
His work has been supported by prominent artists of the scene such as Hernán Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Miss Monique, among others. 
In addition to his career as a musician, Juan is the founder and producer of Desierto, a renowned international event production company in Northern Argentina.


Social Networks:

Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/juan-ibanez/737302

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juanibanezdj/?hl=es-la