Aiwaska & Aquarius Heaven

Biography

Aiwaska is the musical project of a mysterious producer with over 30 years of experience in electronic music, beginning his career as a DJ in 1996 and transitioning to production in 2000. Known for his hypnotic and spiritual sound that blends organic house, melodic house, afro house, indie dance, and melodic techno, he has released music on prestigious labels including Get Physical, Exploited, Crosstown Rebels, and Bar 25 Music. His style draws from diverse influences such as Tool, Aphex Twin, Wagner, and traditional rhythms worldwide, incorporating organic samples, ethnic instruments, atmospheric bass lines, and hypnotic vocals to create immersive experiences reflecting nature, wildlife, and environmental themes.[1][2][3]

Aiwaska performs wearing a shamanic mask inspired by Peruvian rituals, symbolizing entry into a spiritual realm, complete with coins as gifts to spirits, which underscores his enigmatic persona. He has collaborated with renowned vocalists and garnered support from electronic music figures like Solomun, Black Coffee, and Damian Lazarus. In recent years, he launched his own imprint Aiwaska Planet, emphasizing creative autonomy, ecological activism, and proceeds directed toward wildlife conservation, alongside NFT projects, immersive events, and a monthly radio show on platforms like Insomniac Radio.[1][2]

Aquarius Heaven, born Brian Brewster, is a vocalist and former reggae dancehall and hip-hop singer who serendipitously entered electronic music. He frequently collaborates with Aiwaska, notably on tracks like 'Love to Hate' from the album Flora Fauna, infusing drama and depth with his versatile voice spanning genres.[1][4]

Fun Facts

• Aiwaska performs in a shamanic mask gifted by Peruvian elders, adorned with coins offered as gifts to spirits during rituals, channeling a different reality on stage.
• Part of the proceeds from Aiwaska Planet releases, NFT projects, and events support wildlife conservation and environmental initiatives.
• He has performed at iconic venues like Burning Man Festival, Tulum, and Ibiza, building a global fanbase.
• Aiwaska hosts a monthly radio show on Insomniac Radio/Sirius XM, Ibiza Sonica Radio, Ibiza Global Radio, and Tulum DownTown Radio.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Tool - stylistic inspiration influencing musical evolution (general influences on sound) [career-spanning]
• Aphex Twin - stylistic inspiration influencing musical evolution (general influences on sound) [career-spanning]
• Wagner - stylistic inspiration influencing musical evolution (general influences on sound) [career-spanning]

Key Collaborators

• Aquarius Heaven - vocalist bringing drama and depth to tracks (Flora Fauna ('Love to Hate')) [recent years]
• Thomas Gandey - legendary vocalist collaboration (various releases) [career-spanning]
• Robert Owens - legendary vocalist collaboration (various releases) [career-spanning]
• JAW - collaborator on Flora Fauna expanding energetic dimensions (Flora Fauna) [recent]
• Megane Mercury - collaborator on Flora Fauna (Flora Fauna) [recent]
• Prana Flow - collaborator on Flora Fauna (Flora Fauna) [recent]

External Links

• Spotify