Avi Shmailov, better known by his stage name Astrix, is an Israeli trance music producer and DJ. His musical journey began in the late 1990s when he started experimenting with electronic music production. Astrix is renowned for his unique blend of psytrance and progressive trance, characterized by powerful basslines, intricate melodies, and futuristic soundscapes. He rose to prominence with his debut album 'Eye to Eye' in 2002, which received critical acclaim and established him as a leading figure in the global trance scene. Over the years, Astrix has released several successful albums, including 'Artcore' and 'Red Means Distortion,' and collaborated with top artists like Infected Mushroom and Ace Ventura. Known for his energetic live performances and innovative production techniques, Astrix continues to push boundaries in the trance genre. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, he remains a prominent figure in the electronic music world.
