A couple of Sundays ago we again had the absolute pleasure of playing the mighty Vertex stage at Earth Frequency’s 20th Anniversary Edition at Woodfordia.

Sandwiched between Sun Control Species and Antix on one side and D-Sens on the other, it was a quintessential Earth Frequency Sunday session and a fitting celebration of two decades of Queensland’s longest-standing and best-loved festival.

It was a particularly special moment for Jesse. Not only are they three of his biggest inspirations since the earliest days of his DJ career, but they were also the first artists signed to Open Records for his debut compilation Slow-Release way back in 2007. They basically defined the early sound of the label from the beginning, and to have the chance to play alongside them again, especially at such a special occasion, was truly an honour.

After days of sweltering heat and humidity, the skies finally opened late on Sunday afternoon. It started to shower during the last parts of Antix’s dark and stormy set, and by the time we took to the stage, the rain was really coming in as the storm hit. Instead of scaring everyone off, it was a huge moment of relief for everyone on the dancefloor and the energy was electric. At one point the crowd was absolutely having it and screaming so loud you could hear them over the booth monitors and headphones! We’ve both played a lot of sets individually and together, and we both struggle to think of one where the crowd was that amped. The memory will remain etched into our minds forever.

Then disaster struck. Midway through our sixth track, Weekend Heroes’ classic Fear Factor from Open Records’ Expansion Pack compilation (one of the tunes that gave the genre “bush techno” its name), we heard a huge crackle from the back of house and the sound system went down. The crowd stuck around initially (still screaming, no doubt!) but after about 15–20 minutes had dwindled to a few wet and loyal crew as the production crew scrambled to fix the issue. Eventually they managed to sort it and get the front of house working again, and we were able to continue our set (sans booth monitors), but we decided to cut the middle section to make sure the set times stayed on schedule for the rest of the evening. The crowd didn’t take long to return and we were particularly stoked we got to play a couple of Will’s amazing new tunes that he’d finished especially for the set at the end.

We’d like to say a huge thanks to everyone from the crowd for their amazing vibes during both the beginning of our set and when the sound returned, and to everyone who stuck by us through a wet and wild afternoon. We’d also like to say a huge thanks to the EFF production crew for their hard work in a tough situation, and of course to Paul Abad for giving us the honour of playing such an amazing time slot on the Vertex at EFF’s 20th Anniversary.

This weekend, we decided to rerecord our set as it would have been, as a thank you to everyone who gave us so much amazing feedback and kind words both on the day and since. In authentic doof fashion, the set was recorded live in one take on a pair of ageing CDJ-900s with a broken cue button on the left unit. Luckily we had Will’s schmick new Limited Edition Xone-92, so at least the recording was crisp! Apart from a bit of volume normalisation, we did very little post-production, so it’s about as real and raw as if we were playing it live on the Vertex. We hope you enjoy it, and thanks again to everyone for their amazing support.

Big love,
Boy With Kuch (aka Will and Jesse)

Boy With Kuch - Earth Frequency Festival 2025 Inundation Re-Creation

Dream come true to play my first big gig at my fav festival Summer Camp. Couldn't have asked for better, with my set dedicated to our beautiful friend Caroline and all my close friends dancing in front of me. My heart is so extremely happy! 

Summer Camp Nov 2025

Our Interstellar Groove Festival set is now LIVE - Stoked to share with you our recording from Sunday afternoon at the dome stage! if you were there, enjoy re-living it <3 if not, check out what went down!

Dark Design & Bidgee Widgee @ Interstellar Groove Festival 2025

The only festival, for now, where I have had the chance to share my psy trance sets, and it is always an honour. The energy, the talent, and the collective that feel like home make it a special space to play in.

This Sunday morning set carries an Arabic and Egyptian touch, with easy rhythms, room to breathe, and clear peaks. It also holds a theme of shedding and release, a sense of letting go and stepping into something new.

Featured producers include Pettra, Monod, Broosh, Dekel, Charlotte De Witte & Super Flu. 

Near the end I moved into a bit of experimentation, easing into a light techno foundation that opened the way for an afro house influence. And yes, Cher makes a brief appearance drawing deep emotional vibes.

Thank you for the love and the unforgettable time!

Enjoy!

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Summer Camp Elevate '25

~~ This track is a free download :) if you dig it, any support to spread the word is always appreciated! much love <3 ~~

Stone Seed presents Natural Intelligence 2.0 - a modernisation by Tom Baker. Our last release of 2025 is a fitting one. A full circle moment as Baker takes influence from the ambient breath of Natural Intelligence (that first saw light on his debut album Ruled By The Machines), forging a fresh energy with contemporary production skills and sleek style. 2.0 arrives as a daytime doof anthem of the Australian summer, painting picturesque scenery of golden gumtrees shading glimmering grass. As we officially close the chapter of Ruled By The Machines, we reflect on the journey that Tom has embarked on in the last three years, exploring the exciting balance of progressive and psychedelic, technical and minimal, emotion and grit. The Ruled By The Machines series saw Baker remixed by figureheads Quivver, Yuli Fershtat and Electrypnose alongside many talented peers… but it makes so much sense for the chapter to be closed by Tom himself.

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FREE DOWNLOAD: Tom Baker - Natural Intelligence 2.0 (Original Mix) [Stone Seed]

All Links ► https://band.link/DjZen1995

“1995 - Echoes of Trance” is the next single from Astral Waves, also known as DJ Zen, on Altar Records.
This release arrives as a special anniversary celebration.

Thirty years ago, DJ Zen first discovered trance music through friends returning from the legendary beaches of Goa, India, a moment that changed everything. This new single was created in honor of that memory, keeping the unmistakable old-school vibe of mid-90s trance alive and glowing.

A heartfelt tribute to the sound that started it all, 1995 - Echoes of Trance celebrates three decades of passion, inspiration, and an unwavering love for electronic music.

Three decades later, DJ Zen still walks that path with joy and devotion.
This single is a love letter to the origins of trance, to the early Goa magic, and to the timeless feeling that music can transform a life forever.

Artist Note / À propos de "1995":

The vocal sample in "1995" mentioning "ecstasy" is not a reference to drugs. Instead, it describes the natural state of intense bliss and spiritual connection experienced through dancing—a pure "trance-and-dance" feeling.

Français : Le sample vocal dans "1995" ne fait pas référence à la drogue. Le mot "ecstasy" décrit ici l'état naturel de bonheur intense et de connexion spirituelle que l'on ressent en dansant, une véritable transcendance par la danse.

♪♫ W&P by Gabriel Zen @ Altar Records
https://www.altar-records.com
https://techno.bandcamp.com

Mastering by Théo at OddWave Studio, France
► https://www.oddwavestudio.com/en

Artwork by Digitalys Studios, France
► https://linktr.ee/digitalys

Available in 16 and 24bit studio master quality only in Bandcamp:
► https://astralwaves.bandcamp.com/album/1995-echoes-of-trance
► https://techno.bandcamp.com/album/1995-echoes-of-trance
► https://altar-records-europe.bandcamp.com/album/1995-echoes-of-trance

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Altar Techno releases :

001| ZEN "Dark Blue" *Tech-trance melodic
002| Hudur Shrim "Paris" *exclusive progressive-techno EP
003| ZEN "The Beat of Love" *Techno single
004| Ariel Dinik - "Neptune" *Dark-techno EP
005| ZEN "Out of Here" *Techno EP
006| ZEN "Live, Love, Create" *Melodic Tech-trance EP
007| ALTAR TECHNO VOL.1 Techno compilation
008| VERTEX "Wheel of Fortune" Tech-Trance EP
009| ZEN "Dark Blue XXL mix" *Melodic Tech-trance single
010| LUKE COLBORN "Free Your Mind" Techno EP
011| AZALIAH "Behind the Light" EP Minimal-tech EP
012| FRÄNZE "It's Time" EP Organic-tech-house EP
013| VERTEX "Galactic Portal" Tech-Trance EP
014| LUKE COLBORN "Enigma" EP Techno EP
015| FRÄNZE "Mystery" Organic-tech-house single
016| FRÄNZE "Love's The Only Way Out" Organic-tech-house single
017| LUKE COLBORN "Stardust" EP Techno EP
018| ASTRAL WAVES "Strider Two" Techno Trance single
019| LUKE COLBORN "Torped" Raw, Peak Time Techno single
020| ASTRAL WAVES "Universe" Techno Trance single
021| ASTRAL WAVES "Emotional Intelligence" Techno Trance single
022| ASTRAL WAVES "Tidal Waves of Love" Techno Trance single
023| ASTRAL WAVES "I'll Be Here for You" Techno Trance single
024| ASTRAL WAVES "Sacred Transmissions" Techno Trance single
025| ASTRAL WAVES "Infinite Horizons" Techno Trance single
026| ASTRAL WAVES "Power Of Enchantment" Techno Trance single
027| Astral Waves aka DJ Zen - "1995" Old School Trance single

1995

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ASTRAL WAVES aka DJ Zen - "1995" - Echoes of Trance

Psyzigium - Prog in a Sock

1:30-3am DJ Set closing the Lapa floor - Saturday evening.

Summer Camp - Elevate

Ce DJ set est une offrande, un merci murmuré au rythme des basses, pour ta joie, pour ton éclat libre et solaire qui faisait vibrer les dancefloors et les âmes autour de toi.

Grâce à toi, des chemins se sont croisés, des liens sont nés, et de cette rencontre est né ce collectif vivant et dansant qu’est Les Fines Herbes. Pour cela, gratitude éternelle.

Hier fut un jour suspendu, chargé d’émotions et de spiritualité.  J’ai compris que la dernière fois que nos regards se sont croisés, c’était il y a cinq mois, le jour où j’ai joué sous le nom de Biop6 pour la dernière fois.
Puis le silence, l’inspiration envolée suite à mon arrêt pour le Cannabis.

Hier je me suis connecté à toi, tout l’après-midi, et l'inspiration est revenue, laissant la musique me traverser
comme un souffle familier.
J’ai enregistré ce set du plus profond de mon cœur, et je t’ai sentie là, présente, légère, dansant autour de moi au milieu de mon salon.

J’espère qu'en écoutant ces sons, vous sentirez vous aussi ses pas invisibles et sa joie en mouvement.
Nathalie ton départ laisse un silence immense, mais ta lumière, continuera de danser avec nous tous.

Full love 💫❤️

Tribute Set

Live from Interstellar Groove Festival 2025 

My first Interstellar Groove Festival did not disappoint! This year I’ve spent my time focused on writing the type of music I’m proud to be playing in settings like this, I had ear marked this years festival as my chance to showcase what I had been working on. 

To receive so much love both before and after I played was a complete validation that the direction I’ve been working towards is the direction I should be going. 

Tracklist: 
- Bongani - The Story of Your Mind (Original Mix) 
- Bongani - Particles (Original Mix) 
- Andre Gazolla, Sam Sick - Nothing Is Free (Antonio Farhy Extended Mix)
- Bongani - Conciousness (2025 Rework) 
- Bongani - Labyrinth (Original Mix) 
- Luis M - Fractal Skies (Greenwolve remix) 
- Boris Brejcha - Space X (Bongani Remix) 
- Bongani - Experiences (Original Mix) 
- Lautaro Castro, Mr. & Mr. - Fascination (Original Mix) 
- Black Hertz - Saturn (Original Mix) 
- Bongani - I Can See the Moon (Original Mix)
- Bongani - Balance (Original Mix) 
- Lampe - The Owl (Bongani Remix) 
- Luis M - Dirty Swamp (Original Mix) 
- John Baptise, Samwise - Retox (Luis M 2025 Rework)
- Black Hertz - Good Things (Bongani Remix)

Bongani @ Interstellar Groove Festival 2025

Solar Fields - Good Times(Original mix)
Selections by Johnny Blue - Sofa Beats
 
2017-01-13
SOFABEATS12
1. Solar Fields - Good Times (Original mix)
2. Carbon Based Lifeforms - Erratic Patterns (Original mix)
3. Gumi - Gum Head (Original mix)
4. Zen Baboon - Disjointed Life (Original mix)
5. Gaudi - Tonto's Expansion (Original mix)
6. Bwoy De Bhajan - Global Aztec Civilization (VIP mix)
7. Globular - The Arena of Aesthetic Elaboration (2016 Mix)
8. Entheogenic - Asherah (Original mix)
9. Kukan Dub Lagan - Saiko Dub (Remix)
10. Master Margherita - 4000 Dubs (Resonator Mix)
11. MantisMash & Tribone - Movement (Original mix)
12. Kalya Scintilla - Ver La Luz (Original mix)
The latest edition of the Sofa Beats series features Selections by Johnny Blue, whose varied influence of a myriad of music cultures is echoed by his diverse style. This album features some of his favourite tracks and some new gems from Sofa Beats artists. The tracks are specially compiled in a smoothly blending musical build-up, creating a story in the approach of a dj set. Enjoy the ride!

Solar Fields - Good Times -  licensed from Droneform Records. 
Magnus Birgersson 
2016 Iboga Records
INgrooves Music Publishing

Solar Fields - Good Times(Original mix)

Sofa Beats is run from Copenhagen & Berlin by the laidback yet discerning Alexander Descroix & Niki. The chill out legion of Sofa Beats aficionado is secretly among you in every corner of the downtempo world. 

A COMFORTABLE MULTIVERSE OF SOUND

Going slow since 2004