- biography –

A not so long time ago, in a sound galaxy not too far away.... 
Benjamin Karl Pfennings, commonly known under his alter ego Carl Benson among music lovers nowadays, was born as an early child of the eighties. Since then, two fateful experiences particularly had a life-defining impact on him: Star Wars and Techno

Whether this force already set the course for his later affinity to the nightlife, or fatherly genes had an affect on his attraction, is written in the stars. Fact is, after a period of youthful musical transgressions Carl steps into his father’s shoes in the prime of his puberty and starts playing drums. Death metal is on, however his own band is crowned with short success. After only two gigs Carl jumps ship and leaves his drum sticks for the power of the electronic bass drum as the techno virus caught him instantly. And so the not too ungifted drummer turned into an accomplished DJ!

First self-organised parties, Stylecharts, a steadily growing booking network... defining his sound goes hand-in-hand with building up a fan base. At Studio Club Essen he seems to have found home, not only from a musical point of view, turning the dj booth into his navigation bridge. As the clubs first official resident, Carl continuously proves himself by playing next to international DJ legends and not rarely turns out as the joker of the night himself. Mighty beats, galactic grooves and an incomparable hit rate when it comes to choosing the next perfect track, the Benson-trademark-sound is difficult to explain, but even harder to resist. And it has become an integral part of clubs and festivals all over Nordrhein-Westfalen. With a pair of decks and a crowd in front of him, he’s literally performing to his best, turning each of his set into an unforgettable saga. His other trademark, the obligatory towel around his neck, is never to be missed.

With ‘Glück Auf’ the fellow resident is currently hosting his very own club night at Studio Club Essen in partnership with Frau Schwarzmann, proving local patriotism by setting the spotlight strictly on promising talents hailing from the Rhine-Ruhr area. 

And even though to his own regrets he’s not the bloody son of Darth Vader, he certainly is a true Jedi of the West German techno alliance.


A true force in the Psytrance world and beyond it, Yoni Oshrat, better known as Ace Ventura, isn't just a DJ and producer - he's an experience. For over two decades, his infectious energy has ignited dance floors worldwide. From intimate clubs to headlining major festivals, Ace Ventura has captivated audiences with his signature style. His music is characterised by a fusion of hard, pumping dancefloor oriented themes and deeper, groovier influences, always immersed in psychedelia. As a DJ his diverse musical tastes and vast musical knowledge enables him to create unique sonic experiences. In times when lineups consist mostly of short producer sets, Yoni pushes the envelope to play long sets that tell a real story, going back to the origins of DJ culture.

His passion for psytrance extends far beyond music. Alongside Liquid Soul, he co-founded Psy-Nation, a global movement encompassing a monthly radio show/podcast and a travelling party line. This dedication to the genre fosters community and discovery for psytrance enthusiasts everywhere.

While psytrance is his domain, Ace Ventura's musical curiosity extends to downtempo and dub universes.  This deep appreciation for diverse electronic styles adds another layer to his artistry, evident in his acclaimed "Ace Ventura in Dub" sets.

Ace Ventura isn't confined to the booth. Beyond solo ventures, he collaborates on successful projects like Alpha Portal (with Astrix), Alien Art (with Captain Hook), Liquid Ace (with Liquid Soul), and Acid Punks (with Outsiders), each project offering a different sound adventure.

Captain Hook - Origin - on vinyl - last copies! 
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Captain Hook is one of the top DJs, musicians and producers on the Psychedelic Trance (Psytrance) & Progressive Trance scene. Traveling a diverse musical path, Reshef Harari always achieved success guided by the frequencies. From the early days of DJing with vinyls, through the successful collaborative project Quantize, the visit to Techno-land as Sheff with releases at top labels, and finally as Captain Hook, with which he took over the world by storm. Following his heart and sonic manipulations he keeps innovating and never stagnating. With two top selling albums at Iboga Records, countless single and compilation releases and collaborating with the best electronic music producers, Captain Hook has been playing in every conceivable festival, party and venue all around the globe.

The Miguel Herrnandez project has been born from the desire to revive an internal musical journey. Miguel in his djset has never abandoned the vinyl between technique and sounds sampled on the streets and industrial suburbs, in this way he communicates his futuristic musical visions.

The music that he expresses in his productions and djset is an union of styles, a “crossover”, pure and “hard” music in all its components.
 
Miguel lives in the Val d’Elsa land in the South of Tuscany, an area rich of electronic music culture between Firenze and Siena, an ideal place to make music experiments and research of those sounds that today fully represent his musical line.

TOBY MONTANA –  Light My Fire, Mangue Records





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