About FRACTAL FiLL - Psytrance - Promoter - Producer

I Try and excel at what I do

with dedication experience understanding and ambition and above all patience

realisation through experience & Understanding

Over the last 30 years, I have been Involved in Promoting Psytrance, as a DJ – Producer – Promoter – Events Organiser and Radio Presenter

How it all began

FRACTAl FiLL started out in York (UK) as a Bedroom Vinyl Dj late 80’s early 90´s I got into the Rave culture found my home in Techno music for a year or so. Played out a lot mostly in Bars and Events and Pirate Radio. Got invited to a Psytrance event by a promoter and found it was totally amazing and I knew instantly I had found my home

DJ Profile Overview

FRACTAL FiLL, also known as Richard Archer, is a prominent figure in the global psytrance scene. Now based in Tenerife, Spain, he has carved a niche for himself with his electrifying sets, dedication to the genre, and his long-running radio show, “The UnderGround Club Zone.” This exploration dives into the world of Fractal Fill, examining his musical journey, signature style, and the impact he has had on the ever-evolving psytrance landscape.

A Passion Ignited: The Early Days of FRACTAL FiLL

Richard Archer’s fascination with electronic music blossomed in the early 1990s, a time when rave culture was surging. He gravitated towards the pulsating energy and intricate soundscapes of psytrance, a subgenre characterized by its driving basslines, soaring melodies, and psychedelic elements. This nascent passion soon fueled a desire to create and share his own interpretation of the genre. Thus, FRACTAL FiLL was born.

The UnderGround Club Zone: A Platform for Psychedelic Exploration

In 2010, FRACTAL FiLL launched “The UnderGround Club Zone,” a two-hour weekly radio show broadcasted on DMT-FM, a leading online psytrance station. This show became his signature platform, a space where he could curate meticulously crafted journeys through the diverse spectrum of psytrance. Each episode showcased a vibrant tapestry of established artists and unearthed gems, exposing listeners to a kaleidoscope of sounds within the genre.

Mastering the Mix: FRACTAL FiLL‘s Signature Style

FRACTAL FiLL´s sets are renowned for their seamless transitions, masterful layering of tracks, and an intuitive understanding of how to build and sustain energy throughout a set. He possesses a keen ability to weave together tracks that, on their own, might seem disparate, yet within his mix, they coalesce into a cohesive and captivating sonic experience.

His sets often showcase the full spectrum of psytrance, incorporating elements of full-on psy, progressive psy, and even forays into genres like goa and dark psy. This versatility, coupled with his technical prowess, keeps his listeners enthralled, never quite knowing what sonic delights await them next.

Beyond the Mix: Championing the Psytrance Community

FRACTAL FiLL´s influence extends far beyond the DJ booth. He is a staunch advocate for the psytrance community, actively promoting up-and-coming artists and fostering a sense of togetherness within the scene. His social media presence is a hub of information, sharing news about upcoming releases, events, and supporting other artists in the genre. This dedication to the community fosters a sense of camaraderie and ensures the continued growth and evolution of psytrance.

A Visual Symphony: FRACTAL FiLL‘s YouTube Presence

FRACTAL FiLL’s YouTube channel is a testament to his commitment to creating a holistic audio-visual experience. His mixes are often accompanied by mesmerizing visuals, featuring intricate 3D graphics, fractal patterns, and psychedelic imagery. This visual tapestry complements the music, further immersing the listener in the world he has meticulously crafted.

The Legacy of FRACTAL FiLL: A Force for Psytrance Evolution

FRACTAL FiLL’s unwavering dedication to psytrance has earned him a loyal following worldwide. His influence is evident in the countless aspiring DJs who draw inspiration from his technical skills and genre knowledge. “The UnderGround Club Zone” continues to be a cornerstone for psytrance enthusiasts, offering a platform for discovery and fostering a sense of community.

As psytrance continues to evolve, FRACTAL FiLL remains at the forefront, constantly seeking out fresh sounds and pushing the boundaries of the genre. His ability to curate captivating mixes, champion new talent, and create a truly immersive audio-visual experience solidify his position as a leading force within the psytrance universe.

THE GLOBAL SCENE

Psytrance has now reached global appeal and the Psy scene has been growing and growing more Events and Festivals and Parties year after year, people are shocked it has been around so long and has become mainstream underground music and has outlived many mainstream music fads, from the early days and born from the roots GOA Trance. Psy has just as many under the banner call Psy Trance.

Maybe one day it will take its rightful place as a pure music genre, without losing the essence of what it is. not just the Rave or Ecstacy culture or so called drug culture music. Where people understand that it is spiritually uplifting and Enlightening and a true form of expression and opens your synaptic pathways

UK Life

When I was living in the UK, We regularly went to Leeds, London, Manchester, Sheffield, Brighton, Newcastle, all over the UK and Europe, Over the years I have worked at many Clubs / Festivals and Parties thru out the UK and all parts of Europe.

Enjoying the ever-growing Psytrance scene and its growing audience of true followers. Traveling to events like The Tribal Gathering’s, Big Love, all major Universe events, Mean Fiddler Events, and Mega Dog, they push the scene and boundaries of Events.

Seeing new concepts and news ideas, Its shows me how events we’re involving with the use of Sound and light and UV Decor, being immersed in a new reality, Forcing us to take on the challenge of our own events, evaluating how well structured our club nights and Free Party Events.

In Mid 90’s I started Promoting Clubs night with my Life long friend Mick Soma with Implant showcasing Psytrance and Acid Techno

We Started other monthly night called ” Psychosis ” and ” Integration ( Hermetic Synergy ) ” which were Fullon Psy Trance Flouro Nights, They became very popular and ran for many years. at many venues across the UK.

Myself and Mick Soma and crew, started promoting with free party scene and small festivals running many events in the Forests and warehouse parties, underground Car Parks, anywhere we could without getting too much interest from the Police.

Worked within Pirate Radio for a few years in the UK, well because pirate radio is illegal in the Uk “allegedly I worked ” honest gov was not me

Left the Uk in May 2000 to live in Tenerife Spain – after feeling burnt out with life in the UK, Working in IT during the week and weekends Living another life which became a life I loved more then weekday life, need a change a fresh approach, It was the hardest decision I ever had to make leaving my friends and the music scene.

Tenerife Life

2010

Worked as KISS Tenerife, and I was invited to join the Crew as a Presenter and started The UnderGround Club Zone Radio Show.

The UnderGround Club Zone Psytrance Radio Show Is a weekly full-on 2 hours Psy Trance radio show bringing you the best Newest Cutting Edge Psytrance on the Planet, Every week a different show, with the best UnderGround Psy Trance music

The UnderGround Club Zone brings you new artists and new tracks, white Labels and demo´s and from all genres, Full on, dark, progressive, Goa, Morning, Psy breaks, Dub, and more, With chat, News and information on Parties & Events regarding what’s going on in the Psy Trance World…

It is a very unique show, bringing you the very best Psytrance Live – broadcasting to the world on a weekly basis, working with radio station such as – Kiss FM Tenerife – Discover Radio UK – Real Dance Radio UK – DubConcepts Radio – UK – Fuze Digital Radio Australia – UnderGround Womp Fm USA – Psymusic UK – Radio Three UK

2015

Started with a new direction launched – Reef Fm Tenerife – The Biggest Urban and Dance Station in the Canary Islands, broadcasting many styles of music – EDM, Techno, House, Trance, Psytrance, Funk, and many more.

We have most of the top big named DJs from across the planet, doing weekly shows for us, People like Armin van Buuren, Adam Beyer, Nicky Romero, Eats Everything, Kryder, Ferry Corsten, Erick Morillo, Roger Sanchez, Hardwell, the list goes on.

2019

Launched DMT- FM – A full-on 24/7 Psytrance Radio Station – Bringing the best from the Underground Club Scene, Hard cutting edge music for the new generation of Psytrancers, taking the best stylings from Psytrance Goa, Progressive, Breakbeat, House, Techno even DnB and evolving the music.

DJ´s who can take the best from these and many styles and genres, helping to energize and allow the music to grow and breathe and live, slowly mutating the style and form into Psychedelic Trance. Then with a little help from some electro gizmos and gurus with a bucket load of talent and foresight.

2020

Start of Covid DMT-FM Launched its 1st Live Streaming Event across the World with Headliners

” JUNO REACTOR ” & ” TALAMASCA ” Was a massive global success