Xenoben @ Illusive Festival 2021

Edgar Montez, widely recognized in the psychedelic trance community as C.K., has been deeply connected to music since his youth. Born and raised in Portugal, his early exposure to electronic dance music ignited a passion that would shape his life's journey.
In 2004, CK made a significant move to London, immersing himself in the city's vibrant psychedelic trance scene. By 2016, he transitioned from an avid enthusiast to a dynamic DJ, quickly becoming a prominent figure both on and off the decks.
CK's talent has led him to perform alongside esteemed artists such as Morten Granau, Vini Vici, Vertical Mode, Infected Mushroom, Ace Ventura, Skazi, E-clip, and Astrix. His energetic sets have captivated audiences at renowned events and festivals, including:
•	IllumiNaughty: A leading psychedelic trance event where CK's performances have been met with acclaim.
•	Ozora – One Day in London: A special edition of the famed Hungarian festival, bringing its unique vibe to the UK.
•	Tribal Village: Known for its immersive psychedelic adventures, CK has been a regular contributor to its vibrant atmosphere.
•	Psymera: A platform where CK's sets have resonated deeply with the psytrance community.
•	Boomtown Festival (UK): A diverse festival where CK showcased his unique sound to a broad audience.
•	Universo Paralello (Brazil): An international stage that highlighted CK's global appeal.
•	Psy-Boutique Festival (Turkey): Demonstrating his commitment to connecting cultures through music.
•	Dharma Festival: Where CK's performances have been a highlight for attendees.
•	Transylvaliens Festival: Set in Romania, this festival has witnessed CK's electrifying sets.
Beyond his live performances, CK holds residencies with Cohesion Party and Tribalism Radio, platforms that allow him to share his evolving sound with a dedicated audience.
In the studio, CK channels his creativity under the alias Montez. His production prowess has led to successful releases on esteemed labels such as Free-Spirit, Timelapse, Enterrec, Alchemy, Green Tree, and more recently, ZOO Records. Tracks like "Game Over" exemplify his dedication to crafting immersive psytrance experiences.
Whether behind the decks, in the studio, or on the dancefloor, CK embodies the spirit of the party. His innate musical talent, combined with a natural intuition and deep connection to his audience, makes his energy and enthusiasm both infectious and inspiring. As he continues to evolve, the psytrance community eagerly anticipates the next chapters in CK's musical journey.

I make mushroom inspired psytrance and trance music and mixes. Now a proud member of Major Arcana Psychedelics.

https://www.soundcloud.com/majorarcanapsychedelics

Message me here if you want a free download of any of my tunes.

I've always loved dance music, and have been dabbling with mixing and production on and off since 2001. I like most genres but my favourites are psytrance,  progressive trance, techno, tech house and acid house. At the moment I'm really loving the Full-on  psytrance.

I've recently been doing DJ sets at parties alongside artists including Soul Scientist (my favourite Dj ever!) and Totally Tone. 

I'm a fan of classic analogue synths like the Roland Tb-303, sh-101, prophets and also use some more modern vst's. I started making trance back in 2001 with fruity loops, these days I'm into making psytrance in my spare time. I'm a bit of a mushroom lover, and my aim is to make music that is inspired by mushrooms, and designed for a beautiful  synaesthesia experience.

I love to be a part of creating magic moments of happiness, joy, peace, love and unity. I've seen and felt the joy music can bring to people's lives, and some of the most profoundly beautiful moments of my life have been on the dance floor, or while listening to music on mushrooms 😏

I hope my music brings some joy to you! x ❤🤘🍄

Donations gratefully received!

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Welcome 🙏🏾 to the art of music and collection of mixes and individual music and interested in partying and drinking with drugs and loud music on the mood ya know wish I was a dj 🌟🔥S

Xenoben is the stage name of UK-based Psychedelic Trance producer & DJ Benjamin Gildersleve. 

You'll lose your mind discovering clever and hypnotic polychrome soundscapes, ethnic and euphoric twisted melodies, psychedelic vocal manipulations, and persistent unpredictable mischief. 

Come and join the fun!