Biography
Let’s get the party rocking! Barely any other Psy Trance act approaches this motto in such a straight way like the SUN PROJECT does. Combining the highly interactive live atmosphere of a band with the hypnotic power of electronic dance music, their one-of-a-kind sound has been an integral part of the musical evolution of Psy Trance since 1996. Countless releases and spectacular stage appearances all around the world made SUN PROJECT a prime example for the huge creative potential of their scene.
Socialized in the Hamburg Rock scene, guitarist Matthias Rumoeller and bassist Marco Menichelli got in touch to the Trance movement of the early 90ies when they travelled to Goa. They discovered the excessive joy that comes with hypnotic, repetitive grooves, Sci-Fi sound effects and the Goa vibes. The possibilities of electronic music production opened a fascinating new realm of creativity. Their powerful, pumping sound has an unmistakable rocky and sometimes funky edge. This feature is even more distinct in some tracks that include catchy guitar riffs.
The first SUN PROJECT albums and EP ́s were released from 1996 on the legendary label Spirit Zone. It stands for the beginning of a remarkable rich output, but also a rich evolution of sound: Many full-length studio albums were released, the amount of single tracks and compilation titles reaches three-figure numbers. In 2021 Classic Goa Tracks released special Mixes of some of their most famous tracks from 1996 until 2000 including “Space Dwarfs 1997 Mix” which is heared on countless Retro Goa Festival since then. In 2022 Suntrip Records released the Crazy Stories EP