Astrix - One Step Ahead

"One Step Ahead" by Astrix is a psychedelic trance (psytrance) and progressive trance album. Astrix, whose real name is Avi Shmailov, is an Israeli DJ and producer who is one of the most prominent figures in the global psytrance scene. The album showcases his characteristically driving, melodic, and layered electronic production style.

"One Step Ahead" was released in 2015. The album followed earlier well-known Astrix releases such as "Coolio" (2004) and "He.art" (2009), continuing his exploration of festival-oriented psychedelic trance. It was released on his own label and distributed to digital and physical music platforms worldwide.

Tracks from "One Step Ahead" that have been highlights in Astrix's festival DJ sets include the title track and various collaborative pieces featuring other psytrance producers. The album's material is designed for large-scale festival sound systems, with long builds and heavy basslines. Fans of the genre particularly appreciate the album's polished production and melodic motifs.

Astrix is the stage name of Avi Shmailov, who is based in Israel, one of the world's most important centers for psychedelic trance production. Israel has produced many of the genre's leading artists, and Astrix is among the most internationally recognized. He has performed at major global festivals including Boom, Ozora, and Universo Paralello.