Airi

Airi is the Swiss-based psychedelic trance project of Felix (established circa 2003), a significant figure in the contemporary forest and darkpsy scenes. The project is defined by a high-tempo, high-detail aesthetic that bridges the gap between the raw energy of early 2000s psytrance and the clinical precision of modern digital production.

Airi's sound identity is built on a foundation of 'rolling' basslines and intricate, liquid-like lead synths that often mimic biological sounds. Throughout a career spanning over two decades, the project has evolved from the more minimalist textures of 'Discrete Reservation' to the lush, multi-layered complexity found on recent releases like 'Correlation' and 'Aniki'. Culturally, Airi is a staple of the international festival circuit, particularly within the underground forest trance community. Critical consensus highlights the project's ability to maintain high energy levels without sacrificing sonic clarity or atmospheric nuance. Influences range from early Goa trance pioneers to modern glitch and IDM, resulting in a sound that is both functional for the dance floor and intellectually engaging for the home listener.