Pineal is a project by Nico Canzoniero. He lives and works near Bologna (Italy). He has played guitar since he was 13. In early time his influences were psychedelics and progressive scene of the 70's like Gong, Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd, Soft Machine.
After his degree in Philosophy of music at Dams University of Bologna he continued to play guitar in several local progressive-rock bands. In 1997 he went to a goa party for the first time...from that moment psy-trance became one his principal musical interest.

In 2001 Nico formed a musical project called HIRANI with other three musicians, performing live sets gigs in main italian psy-trance parties for 3 years. The same band, with the name of IN DA GLADIAZ and GREEN LAB, have released some chill-out tracks with Irma Rec.

In 2004 Nico started the solo project PINEAL, performing mainly psy-trance live set and playing with various organizers in Italy.

In the meanwhile he also played his own chill out and ambient music, using an armenian instrument called “cumbus“ and blending it with electronics soundscapes.

In 2006 borns RHYTHMATRIX, a project formed by two musicians, Nico and Fabio Costantini.
As Pineal in 2008 released "Flying carpet", a chill out track, in "Tranchillizer", Peak rec.
In 2009 Nico join the PURPLE HEXAGON RECORDS label and release two tracks "Syd station" and "Elfik machine" in "Denatured peninsula".

In 2010 PINEAL released a chill track "Another time, another space", in "Made of Dawn - Chapter I", and “The full spectrum ep Purple” with 2 tracks “Pantalika” and “Crossing badlands” on Blue Hour Sounds records.
In 2010 released another psytrance jem, “Hourglass” in “Gado Gado” the new various from Purple Hexagon Records.

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Purple Hexagon is proud to present the third release – GADO GADO.
Gado Gado is a traditional Indonesian & South-East Asian dish, consisting of a colorful mix of boiled vegetables, served with a spicy peanut sauce dressing. After boiling in the Hexagon’s pot, the ingredients collected by Dj Kikx & the Om Project crew are now combined together in a sharp & heady mix.
Purple Hexagon Records version of Gado Gado is an outstanding collection of night & twilight tracks selected among the work of present underground psytrance scene’s most significative artists. Starting with the new Samadhi & Dj Nirmal Project Trippy Trail, a galactic old school goa track made with the latest music production techniques, Gado Gado continues with futuristic music signed by Nukleall, Dust & Mole, prepares to esplode to Module Virus & Ghost Signal’s sound & then gives way to legendary Samadhi once again. Russian master Dissociactive blows your mind with his newest epic production & opens the doors to Gado Gado’s spicy end: Pineal & Peace Ka’s twisted & funny sound! No sooner have you savoured Gado Gado’s aftertaste than you need to listen & dance to it over & over again. Exactly like the dish of South-East Asian cuisine it takes its name from, this compilation will titillate your senses differently everytime you experience it.

Compliled by dj Kikx        Artwork by Sherebon       Mastered by Neuromotor       Distribuited by Arabesque Distribution, London, UK

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Purple Hexagon is proud to present the second release - DENATURED PENINSULA (release date november 2009).
Denatured Peninsula, the first compilation of only Italian psy...trance music producers. Ten highly psychedelic tracks selected by label manager Dj Kikx among the best live acts currently in the scene.
Denatured Peninsula is a compilation of solo projects and collaborations of Italian artists known for having contributed to the development of the Italian psytrance movement and now contaminating dancefloors all over Europe.
Listen to this music carefully and enjoy the powerful sounds of the Denatured Peninsula!!!

Compliled by dj Kikx        Artwork by Sherebon       Mastered by Neuromotor       Distribuited by Arabesque Distribution, London, UK

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Purple Hexagon is proud to present the result of a worldwide connection compiled by dj Kikx and inspired by ShantiJatra Festival.

Shanti Jatra Vibes is a compilation composed of nine killer unreleased tracks produced by top psytrance artists and representing the musical spirit of the Shanti Jatra Festival, the most important underground Psytrance event in Asia. 

Nine different interpretations of today Psytrance in a unique compilation for a powerful, far-reaching sound.

Compliled by dj Kikx        Artwork by Sherebon       Mastered by Neuromotor       Distribuited by Arabesque Distribution, London, UK

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