The Awakening

Agents of Enlightenment

Rising from the heart of the UK underground scene Sonic Species (Joe Markendale) has earned his place as a leading DJ & producer of electronic music. With a legacy spanning more than 15 years, he continues to command respect and captivate audiences at the world’s most prestigious events - pushing musical boundaries & crafting electrifying performances which transform his listeners long after the beat stops. 
	When not on the road, he works non-stop in the studio generating the musical life-force that fuels his mission.

As the world of dance music evolves, Sonic Species embarks on an exciting new era, joining forces with Shamanic Tales - a label forged in the fires of creative exploration and helmed by none other than Astrix. This partnership marks a momentous chapter in Sonic Species’ musical journey, a chapter laden with fresh innovation, in which his pursuit of the ultimate dance floor experience remains sacred.

With over half a million followers world-wide, Sonic Species is living testament to the transformative power of music - his life is a soundtrack. A true disciple of the psychedelic creed, his uncompromisingly powerful tracks continue to unite music-lovers from all backgrounds - changing lives on the dance floor and beyond.

Past Gigs 🎏

2021 IGOR - IGOR Basement Party, Paris

2022 Alter Paname - La Lucine

2023 Fusion Festival - Le Fer à coudre B2B Julio Bolivar CHILL SET

2023 La Dynamiterie - Parc Jean Moulin-les-Guilands (2 hour set)
ORIENTAL DOWNTEMPO

2023 Loukoum Party 2 - AMALUNA - Orel B2B Jean Le Cerf 

2024

🎊 21/06 Fête de la Musique - France (Paris) MIC MAC, Andy 4K, Double Lu, Orel

🚀 26/06 Fusion Festival - Germany (Lärz) Opening Fer à Coudre 2h

🚀 28/06 Fusion Festival - Germany (Lärz) Night DJ Set 2h

🚀 01/07 Fusion Festival - Germany (Lärz) 
Closing Fer à Coudre 2h

🎉 21/12 After Voltage Camion Bazar Closing, Paris 2h

2025

🪬 08/01/25 - 2h Downtempo Oriental - Glenn's Bday, Paris

🎊 21/06/25 FDLM - La Sardine ft. Orel, LAMINOIR (Live), Mic Mac, Double Lu, Andy 4K - Paris 

🔮 18/07 Planète Sauvage, France

🌓 25/07/25-26/07/25 - FEX CLUB - Château Perché, France