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A Message from Armin Boom Shankar

As a humanist and an artist who has grieved with my community over the horrific attacks of October 7th at the Nova Festival - an event where friends were tragically killed and taken hostage - my condemnation of Hamas`s actions against civilians is crystal clear. The demand for the immediate release of all hostages is a shared plea.

Yet, for months now, a profound question has haunted me: when is the line truly crossed? When does the scale of suffering become so immense, so undeniable, that silence is no longer an option?

Even amidst my own recent profound personal tragedies – navigating the immense pain of losing a family member and surviving a devastating fire – the unfolding catastrophe in Gaza is of a different magnitude, demanding that I finally break my silence.

That point, for me, is now.

Today, I feel an urgent need to share insights from two significant articles published in Haaretz, widely regarded as one of the most credible and influential newspapers in Israel, known for its in-depth reporting and critical stance.
It`s crucial to understand that these insights are not from external, biased sources, but from a multitude of studies conducted by internationally acclaimed experts in their field, and from within Israel itself, citing numerous Israeli voices, including soldiers.

These are, quite simply, facts. This is not about creating hate.

Considering the stark truth, can the real motives of this war still be justified, as they once might have been?
Haaretz reports a devastating reality: the true death toll in Gaza, tragically nearing 100,000, is far higher than official figures. What’s particularly heartbreaking is that women and children make up an alarmingly disproportionate number of those killed; a percentage more than double that seen in most conflicts since World War II.

This isn`t just a high casualty count; it reflects a horrifying rate of death relative to Gaza`s population, unlike almost anything seen in this century.

The original goal of freeing hostages now stands in stark contrast to the outcome for the population of Gaza, leading many, including a growing number of Israelis, to question the war`s objectives and its spiraling lack of control.

I know many friends who are actively protesting in Tel Aviv, echoing this sentiment, that this war is objectively out of control.

Adding to this unbearable toll are the shocking testimonies of Israeli soldiers themselves, also published in Haaretz. They describe a grim reality at food distribution centers, a situation one soldier chillingly called a "killing field." (The full article is attached below)

This term, "killing fields," is not merely a metaphor; it`s a historical reference that immediately brings to mind the horrific massacres perpetrated by the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. During that period, the "killing fields" were sites where vast numbers of people were systematically murdered, often for no reason other than their perceived opposition or even simply for being an intellectual.

As someone who has traveled extensively in Cambodia and witnessed the profound and enduring scars of that systematic ethnic cleansing, the use of this term by an Israeli soldier to describe events in Gaza is deeply disturbing.
It speaks to a chilling similarity in the systematic nature of harm inflicted upon a civilian population, desperately trying to survive. These soldiers recount being ordered to fire at unarmed civilians desperately seeking aid and especially food due to the ongoing famine, even when no threat was present.

This is not about isolated incidents, but a disturbing pattern where hundreds have been killed and thousands wounded while merely trying to access food. I was shocked reading that soldiers themselves admit to "no danger to the forces," highlighting the utter unjustified nature of such actions.

I had to write this post despite my genuine concerns about potential backlash from within my scene, but we are reaching a point where silence is no longer an option.

This is not about blaming the Israeli population or the Jewish faith; it has nothing to do with religion. My criticism is directed squarely at those giving the orders, the ones orchestrating this devastation, as well as at numerous internationally acclaimed media outlets that continue to downplay the horrific consequences of this war.

Driven by a commitment to universal human values, I feel compelled to speak out against injustice, alongside activists around the world, including the thousands of Israelis who protested yesterday in Tel Aviv against these crimes against humanity.

So why should I remain silent when this war has reached a point where silence is no longer acceptable, when the extent of human suffering is so clearly documented and condemned?

The objective facts (even from within Israel’s most respected journalistic institutions) point to an undeniable conclusion:

This war has transformed into something that, if not outright genocide, at least bears the hallmarks of ethnic cleansing.

And it must end.

(Armin Boom Shankar, 29.06.2025)


Please note:

The Haaretz articles mentioned are behind a paywall. We will share archive links in the comments for those who wish to read them in full.

This post reflects Armin`s personal stance, based on a wide range of sources he trusts, including those referenced here, along with other journalistic, academic, and eyewitness accounts. He fully respects that others may have different perspectives, and he would highly appreciate the readers to respect his opinion as well.

His intention is to share this crucial information and encourage independent reflection. He is, and will not, engage in further discourse here in the comments or via private messages. Therefore, to keep the focus on the content and prevent unproductive exchanges and unnecessary conflict, he opted to close comments under the original post on Facebook.

He invites you to read the articles, consider the facts, and draw your own conclusions.

Haaretz Article 1
Haaretz Article 2

Sabretooth - Miasma (EP)

Synthetic emotional drive malfunction? Neural cortex corruption? The notoriously prolific Sabretooth returns to his home label with the Miasma EP - and a fix for any techno-emotional glitch!

Engineered in zero-gravity using outlawed software and emotionally compromised AIs, the two featured tracks will spread through your consciousness like a bioluminescent bloom: uber-driving, proto-melodic, acid-soaked, chrome-coated dancefloor weapons that will ooze through the cracks in your ego and reclaim your soul.

The miasma is spreading - you`ve been warned!

Tracklist:

01: Sabretooth - Miasma
02: Sabretooth - Synaptic Surge

Mastering: Plus Six Mastering
Design: Ben Fraser

Release date:

27.06.25 via Beatport and 11.07.25 via Bandcamp

Premiering 19.07.2025 at 9 PM CEST: Not Only One Box

⭐️ Premiering tonight at 9PM (CEST) ⭐️

𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐗 - 𝐀 𝐏𝐒𝐘𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘
Independent Documentary (Switzerland 2025)

In an age where subcultures are flattened by algorithms and counterculture is branded before it breathes, Not Only One Box insists on something deeper: a lived, collective experience.

Directed by Arianna Tedesco, and produced by The Quasars, the film makes no attempt to define the global Psytrance community, it simply listens. Shot during Hungary’s S.U.N. Festival organized by Solar.United.Natives, the documentary quietly captures a world where the lines between artist and audience blur, and where rhythm serves as both expression and refuge.

Artists like Boom Shankar, Muatoy, The Trancemancer, Luminous, and Argon Sphere appear not as talking heads, but as nodes in a pulsating network of music, identity, and spirit.

Tedesco`s lens resists sensationalism or nostalgia. What emerges instead is a portrait of resistance through ritual, where self-organization, ecological awareness, and psychedelic culture still pulse with revolutionary possibility.

Premiering June 19, 2025, at 9 PM (CEST), and already recognized with honors from the Art Film Spirit Awards and Los Angeles Movie & Music Video Awards, Not Only One Box is neither exposé nor celebration, it is a meditative encounter with a culture that refuses simplification.

Use the link to set a reminder and join us tonight:

https://youtu.be/sAWmYRo8EEk 📡

The live screening begins at 9 PM (CEST), with the director, producer, and artists joining for a shared viewing experience, followed by an open Q&A in the chat.

We are looking forward to connecting and reuniting with you! ☀

"Not Only One Box" - A Psytrance Story: Official Trailer

The trailer for Not Only One Box offers more than a preview, it offers context. From S.U.N. Festival’s sacred stage to the minds behind the decks, this documentary maps a journey through music, memory, and meaning.

The trance scene has been endlessly captured in DJ sets, party clips, and Instagram filters. Not Only One Box is not that kind of film.

Directed by Arianna Tedesco, this 2024 short repositions Psytrance not as aesthetic spectacle, but as cultural condition. Shot at S.U.N. Festival and featuring central voices like Boom Shankar, Luminous, The Trancemancer, Muatoy & Frosty Fennic, and Argon Sphere, the documentary moves with deliberate restraint. It doesn’t scream, it pulses.

There’s "the origin story” here, and that`s a blessing. What we get is something more transnational, a community in motion, rendered not through exposition, but through sound design, glances, moments of shared love. You feel the documentary is shaped by the music it explores. Repetitive, yes, but layered, immersive, and ecstatic in its refusal to resolve.

Not Only One Box arrives with critical anticipation, selected by the Art Film Spirit Awards and awarded Honourable Mention by the Los Angeles Movie & Music Video Awards.

It’s not a documentary that explains the culture, it belongs to it.

Not Only One Box - A Psytrance Story premiers June 19th at 9 PM (CEST) on our BMSS Records YouTube channel.
Click here to set a reminder and watch the premiere together with the director, the producer and our artists.

Total Eclipse - The Remixes (EP)

Goa pioneers Total Eclipse present a remix EP on their home label BMSS, bringing two Goa trance classics from their seminal album Violent Relaxation bang up-to-date with a fresh twist and a futuristic vision.

Mandukya (the new project of Digital Talk) have given "Space Clinic" a pumping sonic upgrade, whilst Ohm Mind have delivered a masterful production overhaul of "Absolute Zero". The EP retains the true spirit of the original Goa sound whilst evoking a fresh sense of evolution, seamlessly blending hypnotic psychedelia with a modern intensity!

Track list:

01: Total Eclipse - Space Clinic (Mandukya Remix)
02: Total Eclipse - Absolute Zero (Ohm Mind Remix)

Mastering: Micky Noise at Plus Six Mastering
Design: Miro Moric at Sketch inc.

Release dates:

06th June 2025 via Beatport and 20th June 2025 via Bandcamp

“Not Only One Box” - A Psytrance Story

A year after its conception beneath the golden sun of Hungary’s iconic S.U.N. Festival, a new documentary is preparing to lift the veil on one of psytrance’s most closely-knit communities.

“Not Only One Box”, directed by Arianna Tedesco and produced by The Quasars, offers a rare behind-the-scenes look into the ethos, energy, and emotional fabric of the global psychedelic trance movement.

The film presents a contemplative yet celebratory portrait of artists who challenge norms, transcend borders, and speak through frequencies. Featuring intimate conversations and live moments with Boom Shankar, Luminous, The Trancemancer, ArgonSphere, Muatoy, and others, the documentary invites viewers into a world that resists being defined by genre, geography, or expectation.

The official trailer, a first glimpse into this journey will be released shortly. Stay tuned!

Kundalini - Favorite Place (EP)

Come on a sonic tour of Kundalini`s favorite places with his new epic EP on BMSS. Featuring 3 fresh fast-paced Full On blasters, the EP draws inspiration from UV-laden beach parties in Koh Phangan, all the way to tricky hikes in the Rhodope mountains.

Deep, groovy and satisfyingly squelchy - with an extra boost by collaborations with BMSS brother Luminous and Thailand-based producer Psy Maiia - this release is guaranteed to take you on a supersonic psychotropic trip to the 4 corners of the earth as well as the deepest recesses of Kundalini`s musical mind. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Tracklist:

01: Kundalini & Luminous - Undefined Potential
02: Kundalini - Tricky Trail
03: Kundalini & Psy Maiia - Favorite Place

Mastering: Plus Six Mastering
Design: Sketch inc.

Release date:

23.05.25 via Beatport and 06.06.25 via Bandcamp

Boom Shankar at Transition Festival

Providing the soundtrack for this year`s final sunset at the after party of Transition Festival. Achieving this kind of unity, harmony, euphoria, and energy is something special these days, and I am grateful to the promoters, dancers, and beings responsible for this shared experience.

Eye-to-eye, heart-to-heart - creating a set not as a monologue but as a constantly evolving dialogue is what I consider the essence of what Psychedelic Trance and an authentic trance dance experience stand for.

I feel fulfilled having been able to achieve exactly that with all of you. This was magic. Thank you from the heart! ❤

Boom Shankar

Exolon - Mysterious by Design (EP)

Exolon returns to his home label BMSS with the "Mysterious by Design" EP. Delving into the dual nature of mystery itself, the two featured tracks remind us of psychedelic music`s primordial force as nature´s own enigmatic language. Vibrating through consciousness like ancient whispers through a forest, Exolon - both creator and storyteller - weaves sonic tales straight from the depths of his imagination.

Each track serves as a chapter in this convergence, where the cosmic riddles of psychotropic soundscapes meet the intimate mysteries that fuel the creative spirit. Powerful, deep, melodic and profoundly psychedelic - this is a musical journey like no other.

Tracklist:

01: Exolon - Mysterious by Design
02: Exolon - Modern World

Mastering: Plus Six Mastering
Design: Sketch inc.

Out now via Beatport & Spotify. All other portals including Bandcamp follow 23.05.2025

See you at Transition Festival in Spain

As the Open Air season ignites across Europe, Transition Festival in Southern Spain will be on the map for those craving to dance in the sunshine and under the moonlight.

We are happy to have the following artists representing BMSS Records at this gem of a gathering:

ABS
Alexsoph
Boom Shankar
Exolon
Hypashankar (Boom Shankar vs Hypatia)
Mind Lab
Sabretooth

If you appreciate underground culture, sonic exploration, and a strong sense of tribe, Transition is the place to be.

See you in the magic forest!