Aquila

Aquila is a prominent Belgian psytrance duo consisting of Thomas Van Hulle and Jonas Dryhoel, formed in 2006 in the Ghent region. Emerging from the 'Mental Gymnastics' collective, they transitioned from event promotion to production after formal training at the SAE Institute in Rotterdam.

Their sound identity is a hallmark of the Dacru Records aesthetic: high-energy, melodic, and technically precise psytrance that sits between the full-on and progressive styles. Their career arc is defined by a steady evolution from local Belgian parties to international festival stages, with their 2009 debut 'Gain Control' establishing them as key figures in the European scene. Critically, they are praised for their 'clean' production style, which avoids the cluttered arrangements often found in the genre. They occupy a cultural position as bridge-builders between the old-school Israeli trance influence and the modern, polished European production standards. Their influence web connects back to legends like Astral Projection while pushing forward into the more aggressive, tech-influenced sounds of the 2010s.