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Astrix
Astrix, the stage name of Avi Shmailov, is an Israeli DJ and producer of psychedelic trance music.
born 1980Psychedelic trance musicThe album Eye to EyeDJ Mag rankings in 2005-2007
- Born
- 5 December 1980, Georgian SSR
- Occupation
- disc jockey, composer, record producer
Astrix was born in 1980 in Georgian SSR
Avi Shmailov was born on December 5, 1980, in Georgia, then part of the USSR, to a Mountain Jewish family from the Caucasus. He grew up in Israel. As a child he studied piano for a time.
He began playing music as a DJ at private events and was drawn to electronic music and trance. He started recording as Astrix in 1997 and first made tracks in the nitzhonot style. His first tracks appeared on the compilation Ptzatzot 3.
In 2002 he signed with the label HOMmega Productions and released his debut album, Eye to Eye. His second album, Artcore, came out in 2004, and his third, Red Means Distortion, in 2010. In 2009 his label released One Step Ahead on a USB flash drive.
He has performed at festivals such as The Gathering, Creamfields and Love Parade. DJ Mag ranked him 75th in 2005, 41st in 2006 and 18th in 2007. In 2018 he formed the duo Alpha Portal with Yoni Oshrat.
Milestones in Astrix's life
- 1980
Born in Georgia, then part of the USSR.
- 1997
Began recording music as Astrix.
- 2002
Released his debut album, Eye to Eye.
- 2004
Released his second album, Artcore.
- 2007
Was ranked 18th by DJ Mag.
- 2009
Released One Step Ahead on a USB flash drive.
- 2010
Released his third album, Red Means Distortion.
- 2018
Formed the duo Alpha Portal with Yoni Oshrat.
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Based on English Wikipedia, Astrix and Hebrew Wikipedia, אסטריקס (מוזיקאי), under CC BY-SA 4.0. The facts are Wikidata's.
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