In Trance 95 is a seminal Greek electronic duo consisting of Alex Machairas and Nik Veliotis. Formed in Athens in 1988, they are widely recognized as the first purely electronic act from Greece to gain significant underground traction.
Their sound identity is rooted in the 'Minimal Wave' aesthetic: a combination of early analog synthesizers, Korg sequencers, and Roland drum machines, characterized by a lo-fi, DIY production quality. Historically, they bridge the gap between the experimental industrialism of Suicide and the more structured synth-pop of early OMD or Depeche Mode. After a period of inactivity following their 1992 split, the band experienced a massive critical reappraisal in the 2010s when the New York-based label Minimal Wave reissued their catalog. This revival positioned them as central figures in the global minimal synth canon alongside peers like Absolute Body Control and Martial Canterel. Their work is essential for collectors of rare European wave and anyone interested in the intersection of EBM and art-pop.
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