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Astro-D is a pioneer of local electronic music scene and an oldschool raver,started djing in Athens at early 90’s, with techno, and break tunes, in several famous clubs of the scene, like Lobby, Free Your Bass, Mad, Sofita, Goa, Monopolio, Rex, Taiga, Vavel, Mercedes, Privilege and many others. He was also djing on several radio stations like Spice FM, Kanali 1, Sky Fm, and Storm Radio .++, mixing old school techno tunes (R&S, Rising High, React, Tresor, ZYX) and breaks (XL recordings, Suburban Base Records, White House, Kickin records, Boogie Beat, Boogie Time).In the mid 90’s he created Overtune mobile party team, making many mobile parties with lot of guests dj’s and live P.a’s. .AT 2012 he performed at Aurora festival ,I Love you fest,and Underground Noise+Space Alchemy Lab partys 2013 he perform at Dance xperience festival and 41Mountain Gathering ,2014 Erth Drop and Mountain Gathering ,he is also an active dj of Space Alchemy Lab,and Kupuri music mexico!Astro-D sets are characterized by a unique psy style with some old school goa influences groovy bass lines and tripy psy rifs .At March 2013 he released hes first ep Separate Reality from Ovnimoon Records.at August same year he released hIs second ep Forestphonic at Ovnimoon Records Followed another 2 eps at DIGITAL DRUGS Records and Goa records with several chart topping releases for labels such as Spiral Trax,Geomagnetic ,Ovnimoon Records, Goa records,Pharmacy Records.Nowadays he’s focused on doing his original live act after the release of hes debut album ASTRO NAVIGATION.
Worth mentioning are the remixes that were created under his finger tips, which include artists like:Etnica,Shakta,Cosmosis,Overlords,Manmademan,Ubar Tmar,Prana,Braincell,and many other
Your life-story and relationship with your work
Tell us a little about you and your work:
I just like to express my feelings and share them with my music
Currently what projects are you working on? And what future plans have you chalked out for yourself?:
I m working on my second t album at the time and im prety excited ,there will be many colabs with top artists like Total Eclipse ,Miranda and some others …
What influenced you to get into your field?:
The early rave days back in 90s
As an artist, what role do you think you play in society?:
Trying to share positive feelings to people and i think thats good .
You obviously love what you do…but what do you love the most about your work?:
I like the live performs at festivals and see people dancing with my tracks
Creating on a regular basis can be a bloody tough job, so what motivates you to press yourself into the workstation every single day?:
I just love to be creative .
Everybody has to start somewhere, usually at the bottom of the ladder, either as the bus-boy or the shoe-shiner. What was the very first job you had?:
dj in a local club
What is your second love? What’s the alternative career path you would have travelled if you were not on the one you are right now?:
hm…..i like movies but i cant see my self as an actor
Share your experiences and your characteristics/personality
No man is an island’- they say, in this light, what quality do you admire the most in others?:
authenticity
Sometimes life can be quite a – insert word that rhymes with witch. Which phase was the hardest/scariest in your life?:
Ι cant remember any
Any embarrassing moments? Yes, you’d hate to disclose your secrets but we’d love to hear.:
not really
Everybody’s got favourites…so what’s your favourite work/piece among everything that you’ve designed/produced/dj-ed/created? (Link us up!):
Îœy favourite piece is still unreleased ….
Name a few of your all time favourite tracks. (From other artists if you are producer).:
Τhe Βeatles Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds Pink Floyd Atom Heart Mother and from Psy Scene Etnica Vimana Total Eclipse Blade Runner Cosmosis Journey Of The Soul
When have you been most satisfied in your life? Care to share one of your happiest memories?:
Most at the big festivals
Habits die hard. Which one word always creeps in your speech?:
Be cool
Knock, knock, we want to hear a good joke.:
hahhahahaha
There’s a book on the shelf. It’s your autobiography. What does the title say?:
Nowhere man
Flash-forward in time. You are now really old. What would you tell your children/loved ones?:
hhehehe i gave them my autobiography.
Into the time machine again. What do you miss about being a kid?:
Paying games
Your hobbies and other fun questions
Excessive chopping dulls the axe. Time-outs are a must. What do you do when you take time off from creating? Got any hobbies?:
Watching movies
What’s the last movie/T.V show you saw or book/magazine you read?:
The BFG
Name your all time favourite movie/show/book.:
Pulp Fiction
With all the X-men and heroes running around. Us mortals would like some powers too. What one superpower would you choose?:
PowerOf Knowledge
The genie comes out of the lamp and grants you one wish that will change the world. What would you wish for?:
Love & Peace
Your opinions and viewpoints
Got any theories on how the universe blossomed into existence or on the rationale of life? Are we in the matrix? Did god knit a hologram?:
Ask him
In an era where most people bear a close resemblance to sandpaper, it’s easy to snap. What are your dislikes/pet peeves/frustrations?:
Hate & War
How do you connect to the spiritual side of yourself?:
Music and Nature
Your relationship with psychedelics
Creativity and psychedelics work together. Do you agree? Why/Why not?:
Sometimes Always
Any work/pieces that were inspired by entheogens?:
Lot of them based on this kind of memories
Are you pro-weed culture? Why do you think the majority of the population goes against the green?:
Must be legal
Any ideas to rectify this mindset?:
Open your mind and your ass will folow
Advice for the readers and fans
At the end of the ride, everyone’s looking for some form of success (tangible or not), what does success mean to you?:
Succes is acceptance of my music by the general public
Website:
https://astrod.bandpage.com/
