Braincell

Braincell is the psytrance project of Ralph Knobloch, a German/Swiss electronic music producer and DJ from Germany. Before starting Braincell, he begins producing and DJing in 1994 and co-founds Rastaliens with his friend Jay.

Career

In 2003, after moving to Switzerland with his wife, Knobloch starts Braincell as his own project. His debut album, Universal Language, appears in 2005. It is followed by a long run of releases on compilations and established labels.

From 2007, he also works under the name Solar Spectrum, a project that focuses on the more progressive side of his output. Solar Spectrum releases its debut album in 2009 and a second album, (R)Evolution of Consciousness, two years later.

Releases and side projects

In 2013, Braincell releases the Reunion EP on BooM! Records. That same year sees the third Braincell album, Source Energy Creations, later re-released on Ovnimoon Records, and the fourth album, Droplets from the Matrix, also on Ovnimoon Records. The fifth album, Divine Energy, follows on Furthur Progressions Records in 2016.

Also in 2013, Knobloch begins an ambient, chill and downbeat project called UNKNOWN REALITY, with releases made available through its Bandcamp page. A second full-length release is planned within the project’s discography. He also works on collaborations with other artists from the international psytrance scene, including Melting Point with Earthspace and Driftsetters with Maluns.

Performance

Knobloch performs on major continents including North America, South America, Australia, Europe, Africa and Asia, with appearances in countries such as the USA, Brazil, Australia, Italy, Germany, the UK, Greece, South Africa, India and Thailand. His live shows and DJ sets are noted for their energetic and emotional style.

Related act

Another artist using the name Braincell is associated with Swedish producer Cari Lekebusch, who works in trance, techno and minimal techno, and a separate groove metal/thrash metal band from Lynchburg, Virginia.