Ben Watkins aka Juno Reactor is a pioneer of the electronic trance scene, originating from the Goa underground music scene in Europe and India circa 1990, and is constantly morphing and exploring new areas in music and visuals. The musical journey of Juno Reactor is wide and varied: Ranging from pure electronics (Mortal Kombat) to orchestral scores (Brave Story) and the powerful orchestral-electronic hybrid of The Matrix blockbusters. Juno Reactor has worked with some of the world’s finest musicians: Collaborating and touring with South Africa’s traditional tribal percussion group Amampondo; Steve Stevens of Billy Idol; Budgie from Siouxsie and the Banshees; producing for the Zulu band Skeleton and many others.
12/08/2019 New E.P. Into Valhalla feat. G.M.S. (Get it here)
A 5-part dance-floor epic, collaboration between 2 of Psytrance's Pioneers, no less legendary than the mythical heavens of Valhalla itself: Juno Reactor and GMS.
03/09/2019 New Remix for Midival Punditz - Nukhta (Get it here)
The lyrics are once more adapted from the beautiful writings of the 17th century Sufi Poet, Baba Bulleh Shah. This song has a distinct, heavy style of production and arrangement with dark undertones while the lyrics are very optimistic and positive, creating an interesting juxtaposition.
29/03/2020 Juno Reactor Retro DJ Set (ZNA & DMT FM Version)
30/04/2020 Juno Reactor - U.F.O. Chase - 2020
Driving home the other night after watching the Meteor shower, an eerie silence down over Beachy Head, a well-known portal and transport to the next world. I recorded the next events on my iPhone... turned into a tale of the unexpected
VFX by Sanja Karin Mušič
Music by Juno Reactor
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26/06/2020 Juno Reactor - Our World (Live) Video Premiere
As the lockdown eases around the world, we can remember the people who fought to save so many, as well as the lives lost, the sacrifices we all have made. It is good to remember all the good times, and for me, these shows were some of the best of times.
Image by Sanja Karin Mušič
Video by Pawel Wieloch
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Visually Juno Reactor brings a unique and powerful presentation, currently showcasing "Juno Reactor and The Mutant Theatre" from the 2018 album of the same name. Juno Reactor has appeared on some of the worlds famous festivals: Burning Man, Fuji Rock, Glastonbury, Roskilde, Ozora, Defcon, Moby USA tour 1997, Pink Pop festival, Yin Yang Festival (Great Wall of China), Summersonic, Castle Festival, VooV, Psi-Fi, Earthcore, etc.
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Current 3 formats we are offering:
Juno Reactor DJ, Juno Reactor Band, Juno Reactor and the Mutant Theatre
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As well as releasing a string of influential albums as Juno Reactor, Watkins' tracks have been placed in numerous high-profile feature films, TV shows, and video games. Ben Watkins has also composed large sections of the original score for the films "The Matrix Reloaded" and "The Matrix Revolutions", as well as composing the entire score for Japanese anime feature film "Brave Story".
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