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{{Short description|Belgian electronic rock band}}
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| name = Psy'Aviah
| name = Psy'Aviah
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| alias =
| alias =
| origin = [[Image:Flag of Belgium.svg|25px|Belgian Flag]] [[Antwerp]], [[Belgium]]
| origin = [[Image:Flag of Belgium.svg|25px|Belgian Flag]] [[Antwerp]], [[Belgium]]
| genre = [[Trip hop]], [[electropop]], [[electronic rock]], [[electro-industrial]], [[Crossover (music)|crossover]]
| genre = [[Industrial rock]], [[trip hop]], [[electropop]], [[electronic rock]], [[electro-industrial]], [[Crossover (music)|crossover]]
| years_active = 2004–present
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = [[Alfa Matrix]], [[Soulfood|Sony Soulfood Music Distribution]], [[The Orchard (company)|The Orchard]]
| label = [[Alfa Matrix]], [[Soulfood|Sony Soulfood Music Distribution]], [[The Orchard (company)|The Orchard]]
| associated_acts = [[Underworld (band)|Underworld]], [[Praga Khan]], [[Faithless]], [[Ayria]], [[Implant (band)|Implant]]
| associated_acts = [[Underworld (band)|Underworld]], [[Praga Khan]], [[Faithless]], [[Ayria]], [[Implant (band)|Implant]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.psyaviah.com}}
| website = [http://www.psyaviah.com psyaviah.com],<br/> [http://www.facebook.com/psyaviah facebook.com/psyaviah], <br/> [https://www.youtube.com/psyaviah youtube.com/psyaviah], <br/> twitter [https://twitter.com/psy_aviah @psy_aviah]
| current_members = [[Yves Schelpe]] (producer/composer),<br/> (frequently recurring members: [[Ben Van de Cruys]])
| current_members = Yves Schelpe (producer/composer)<br/>(frequent recurring members: Ben Van de Cruys)
| past_members = [[Kristof De Clerck]] (~2011), [[Emélie Nicolaï]] (~2013)
| past_members = Kristof De Clerck<br/>Emélie Nicolaï
}}
}}


'''Psy'Aviah''' is an [[Industrial rock]] / [[Electroclash]] / [[Electronic body music|Dark EBM]] band from [[Antwerp]], [[Belgium]].
'''Psy'Aviah''' is an [[electronic rock]] band from [[Antwerp]], [[Belgium]].

The band took form in 2004 and was mainly focused on playing live. Later that year they won the [[Studio Brussel]] Demopoll with ''The Future Of The Sun''.
==Career==
In 2007 they teamed up with [[Len Lemeire]] (from [[Implant (band)|Implant]]/[[32Crash]] fame) to record their first album ''Creationism''.
The band were formed in 2004. Later that year, they won the [[Studio Brussel]] Demopoll with the song "The Future of the Sun". In 2007, they teamed up with [[Len Lemeire]] (from [[Implant (band)|Implant]]/[[32Crash]] fame) to record their first album ''Creationism''.
2008 saw the signing to the [[Alfa Matrix]] record label and the release of a new album, featurings and remixes.
2008 saw them signing to the [[Alfa Matrix]] record label and the release of a new album, featurings and remixes.


After the release of their album ''[[Entertainment Industries (album)|Entertainment Industries]]'' in 2008 Psy'Aviah performed on festivals such as BIMFest 2008, Waregem Expo Gothic Festival 2009, VK Concerts (support [[Subsonica]]), Hof Ter Lo (support [[Emilie Autumn]]), etc..
After the release of their album ''[[Entertainment Industries (album)|Entertainment Industries]]'' in 2008 Psy'Aviah performed on festivals such as BIMFest 2008, Waregem Expo Gothic Festival 2009, VK Concerts (support [[Subsonica]]), Hof Ter Lo (support [[Emilie Autumn]]), etc..
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2010 brought the third album of Psy'Aviah entitled ''[[Eclectric (Psy'Aviah album)|Eclectric]]'', produced by band member ''[[Yves Schelpe]]'' and mastered by ''[[Geert de Wilde]]'' of ''[[IC 434]]'' in ''[[Antwerp]]''. Their third album contained a mix of electric eclecticism, showcasing varying styles while retaining a constant hint of darkness. They invited guests such as ''[[Jean-Luc De Meyer]]'' of ''[[Front 242]]'' fame to sing on the track Ophélie, and ''[[Jennifer Parkin]]'' of ''[[Ayria]]'' who guested on the track Into The Game.
2010 brought the third album of Psy'Aviah entitled ''[[Eclectric (Psy'Aviah album)|Eclectric]]'', produced by band member ''[[Yves Schelpe]]'' and mastered by ''[[Geert de Wilde]]'' of ''[[IC 434]]'' in ''[[Antwerp]]''. Their third album contained a mix of electric eclecticism, showcasing varying styles while retaining a constant hint of darkness. They invited guests such as ''[[Jean-Luc De Meyer]]'' of ''[[Front 242]]'' fame to sing on the track Ophélie, and ''[[Jennifer Parkin]]'' of ''[[Ayria]]'' who guested on the track Into The Game.


The album ''[[Introspection / Extrospection (album)|Introspection / Extrospection]]'' is the band's latest and was released November 25, 2011. It again features a wild range of styles as on ''[[Eclectric (Psy'Aviah album)|Eclectric]]'', and includes a track with Swedish model and ex-''[[Ashbury Heights]]'' singer ''[[Kari Berg]]'', Dutch singer ''[[Lis van den Akker]]'' from Dutch act ''[[Misery (Dutch band)|Misery]]'' as well as Belgian MC's ''[[MC Dééjoohcéé]]'' & ''[[Thomas C. Beerten]]''. The album is their third to be released on [[Alfa Matrix]] records. The first single ''Ok'' (including the remix by ''[[M.I.K.E.]]'') and the track ''SOS Overdose'' attracted a great deal of attention before the album was actually released.
The album ''[[Introspection / Extrospection (album)|Introspection / Extrospection]]'' is the band's latest and was released November 25, 2011. It again features a wild range of styles as on ''[[Eclectric (Psy'Aviah album)|Eclectric]]'', and includes a track with Swedish model and ex-''[[Ashbury Heights]]'' singer ''Kari Berg'', Dutch singer ''[[Lis van den Akker]]'' from Dutch act ''[[Misery (Dutch band)|Misery]]'' as well as Belgian MC's ''[[MC Dééjoohcéé]]'' & ''[[Thomas C. Beerten]]''. The album is their third to be released on [[Alfa Matrix]] records. The first single ''Ok'' (including the remix by ''[[M.I.K.E.]]'') and the track ''SOS Overdose'' attracted a great deal of attention before the album was actually released.


In 2012 A follow up to the album ''[[Introspection / Extrospection (album)|Introspection / Extrospection]]'' was released in the form of a DJ-''EP'' ''[[Ok / Virtual Godsj DJEP (EP)|Ok / Virtual Gods DJEP]]'' with remixes by ''[[Nude (DJ)|NUDE]]'', ''[[Jan Vervloet]]''. The EP included a cappella versions and dub version of the songs. Before the release the ''[[Jan Vervloet]]'' remix of the track ''Ok'' leaked out and was already being played in various dj sets and podcasts, among others in the one by ''[[Johan Gielen]]''. Concertwise the band play at venues [[Nijdrop]] for the [[Pluto Festival]] and at [[Ancienne Belgique]] as support for [[Praga Khan]].
In 2012 A follow-up to the album ''[[Introspection / Extrospection (album)|Introspection / Extrospection]]'' was released in the form of a DJ-''EP'' ''[[Ok / Virtual Godsj DJEP (EP)|Ok / Virtual Gods DJEP]]'' with remixes by ''[[Nude (DJ)|NUDE]]'', ''[[Jan Vervloet]]''. The EP included a cappella versions and dub version of the songs. Before the release the ''[[Jan Vervloet]]'' remix of the track ''Ok'' leaked out and was already being played in various dj sets and podcasts, among others in the one by ''[[Johan Gielen]]''. Concertwise the band play at venues [[Nijdrop]] for the [[Pluto Festival]] and at [[Ancienne Belgique]] as support for [[Praga Khan]].


The year 2013 brought the band to the classic venues [[Nijdrop]] for the audio visual [[Pluto Festival]] and at [[Ancienne Belgique]] as support for [[Praga Khan]]'s special 25-year anniversary concert. Meanwhile, they've also released the ''[[Future Past (mini album / ep)|Future Past]]'' Mini Album / EP which featured guest vocals by [[Kyoko Baertsoen]], the founder of act [[Lunascape (band)]] and former member of [[Hooverphonic]]. The ''[[Future Past (mini album / ep)|Future Past]]'' mini album spawned two music videos for the tracks "Circles" and "Letting Go", the latter one hand-drawn, animated and directed by [[Emily Weeks]].
The year 2013 brought the band to the classic venues [[Nijdrop]] for the audio visual [[Pluto Festival]] and at [[Ancienne Belgique]] as support for [[Praga Khan]]'s special 25-year anniversary concert. Meanwhile, they've also released the ''[[Future Past (mini album / ep)|Future Past]]'' Mini Album / EP which featured guest vocals by [[Kyoko Baertsoen]], the founder of act [[Lunascape (band)]] and former member of [[Hooverphonic]]. The ''[[Future Past (mini album / ep)|Future Past]]'' mini album spawned two music videos for the tracks "Circles" and "Letting Go", the latter one hand-drawn, animated and directed by [[Emily Weeks]].
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2014 saw Psy'Aviah return to its core, with founder and producer [[Yves Schelpe]] writing and producing the tracks for the album [[The Xenogamous Endeavour]]. An album with guest vocals on all tracks, from the likes of [[Kyoko Baertsoen]], [[Mari Kattman]], [[Miss FD]], [[Suzi Q. Smith]], [[Lisa Nascimento]], [[Lis van den Akker]] and more...!
2014 saw Psy'Aviah return to its core, with founder and producer [[Yves Schelpe]] writing and producing the tracks for the album [[The Xenogamous Endeavour]]. An album with guest vocals on all tracks, from the likes of [[Kyoko Baertsoen]], [[Mari Kattman]], [[Miss FD]], [[Suzi Q. Smith]], [[Lisa Nascimento]], [[Lis van den Akker]] and more...!


Psy'Aviah continued this path in 2016 with the release of [[Seven Sorrows, Seven Stars]]. An album with guest vocalist, from the likes of [[Kyoko Baertsoen]], [[Mari Kattman]], [[Miss FD]], [[Suzi Q. Smith]], [[Roeland van der Velde]], and more...! The album was widely received as a [http://www.psyaviah.com/reviews/ ''"5*-rated"'' album], and [http://www.chaindlk.com/reviews/?id=9120 ''"a real contender for album of the year"']' by reviewers.
Psy'Aviah continued this path in 2016 with the release of [[Seven Sorrows, Seven Stars]]. An album with guest vocalist, from the likes of [[Kyoko Baertsoen]], [[Mari Kattman]], [[Miss FD]], [[Suzi Q. Smith]], [[Roeland van der Velde]], and more...! The album was widely received as a [https://web.archive.org/web/20160921223100/http://www.psyaviah.com/reviews/ ''"5*-rated"'' album], and [http://www.chaindlk.com/reviews/?id=9120 '''a real contender for album of the year'''] by reviewers.


==Live Performances==
===Live performances===


The band has played several festivals and clubs during the years, including [[Nijdrop]] club, [[Trix (concert hall)|Trix]]/[[Hof Ter Lo]], [[Vaartkapoen]] and [[Ancienne Belgique]]. They also did support for bands as [[Praga Khan]], [[Subsonica]], [[Emilie Autumn]], etc..
The band has played several festivals and clubs during the years, including [[Nijdrop]] club, [[Trix (concert hall)|Trix]]/[[Hof Ter Lo]], [[Vaartkapoen]] and [[Ancienne Belgique]]. They also did support for bands as [[Praga Khan]], [[Subsonica]], [[Emilie Autumn]], etc..


==Discography==
==Discography==

=== Albums ===
=== Albums ===
* ''[[Creationism (album)|Creationism]]'' (Self-Released / Digital Matrix, 2007)
* ''Creationism'' (self-released / Digital Matrix, 2007)
* ''[[Entertainment Industries (album)|Entertainment Industries]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2008)
* ''[[Entertainment Industries (album)|Entertainment Industries]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2008)
* ''[[Eclectric (Psy'Aviah album)|Eclectric]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2010) / ''[[Eclectricism Limited 2CD (album)|Eclectricism]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2010)
* ''[[Eclectric (Psy'Aviah album)|Eclectric]]'' (Alfa Matrix, 2010) / ''Eclectricism'' (Alfa Matrix, 2010)
* ''[[Introspection / Extrospection (album)|Introspection / Extrospection]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2011) / ''[[Introspection / Extrospection (2cd Ltd Edition Retrospection) (album)|Retrospection]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2011)
* ''Introspection / Extrospection'' (Alfa Matrix, 2011) / ''Retrospection'' (Alfa Matrix, 2011)
* ''[[The Xenogamous Endeavour (album)|The Xenogamous Endeavour]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2014) / ''[[The Xenogamous Endeavour (2cd Ltd Edition The Exogamous Endeavour) (album)|The Exogamous Endeavour]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2014)
* ''The Xenogamous Endeavour'' (Alfa Matrix, 2014) / ''The Exogamous Endeavour'' (Alfa Matrix, 2014)
* ''[[Seven Sorrows, Seven Stars (album)|Seven Sorrows, Seven Stars]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2016) / ''[[Seven Sorrows, Seven Stars (2cd Ltd Edition From A Different Perspective) (album)|From A Different Perspective]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2016)
* ''Seven Sorrows, Seven Stars'' (Alfa Matrix, 2016) / ''From a Different Perspective'' (Alfa Matrix, 2016)
* ''Lightflare'' (Alfa Matrix, 2018)
* ''Soul Searching'' (Alfa Matrix, 2019)
* ''Bittersweet'' (Alfa Matrix, 2022)


=== EPs & Mini Albums ===
=== EPs and mini-albums ===
* ''[[Into The Game (EP)|Into The Game]]'' (Alfa Matrix, 2011)
* ''Into the Game'' (Alfa Matrix, 2011)
* ''[[Ok / Virtual Godsj DJEP (EP)|Ok / Virtual Gods DJEP]]'' (Alfa Matrix, 2012)
* ''Ok / Virtual Gods DJ EP'' (Alfa Matrix, 2012)
* ''[[Future Past (mini album / ep)|Future Past]]'' (Alfa Matrix, 2013)
* ''Future Past'' (Alfa Matrix, 2013)
* ''Our Common Future'' (Alfa Matrix, 2014)
* ''Never Look Back / Words'' (Alfa Matrix, 2015)
* ''Chasing the Speed of Light'' (Alfa Matrix, 2016)
* ''Looking for the Sun'' (Alfa Matrix, 2018)
* ''Dream Fever'' (Alfa Matrix, 2019)


===Compilation Albums===
===Compilation appearances===
* ''[[Anyone Seen My Rubber Duckie?]]'' track ''The Future Of The Sun'' ([[Je M'En Fish]], 2003)
* ''Anyone Seen My Rubber Duckie?'' - "The Future of the Sun" (Je M'En Fish, 2003)
* ''[[Easy Everyday]]'' track ''A Red Fox'' (Sint-Lukas Brussels, 2007)
* ''Easy Everyday'' - "A Red Fox" (Sint-Lukas Brussels, 2007)
* ''[[Fxxk The Mainstream vol.1]]'' track ''In Silence'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2007)
* ''Fxxk the Mainstream Vol. 1'' - "In Silence" ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2007)
* ''[['Till Dawn Do Us Part '07]]'' track ''Infected'' (Dead By Dawn, 2007)
* ''Till Dawn Do Us Part '07'' - "Infected" (Dead By Dawn, 2007)
* ''[[Endzeit Bunkertracks|Endzeit Bunkertracks: Act III]]'' track ''Mine (Endzeit Mix)'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2007)
* ''[[Endzeit Bunkertracks|Endzeit Bunkertracks: Act III]]'' - "Mine" (Endzeit Mix) (Alfa Matrix, 2007)
* ''[[Cryonica Tanz|Cryonica Tanz v.5]]'' track ''Demons In Mind'' ([[Cryonica]], 2008)
* ''Cryonica Tanz v.5'' - "Demons in Mind" (Cryonica, 2008)
* ''[[Re:Connected|Re:Connected 3.0]]'' track ''Voltage (Re:Connected Mix)'' and video ''Moments (feat. Suzi Q. Smith)'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2008)
* ''Re:Connected 3.0'' - "Voltage" (Re:Connected Mix), video - "Moments" (feat. Suzi Q. Smith) (Alfa Matrix, 2008)


===Remixes by Psy'Aviah===
===Remixes by Psy'Aviah===
* ''Helalyn Flowers'': track ''Voices'' on ''A Voluntary Coincidence'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2007)
* Helalyn Flowers - "Voices" on ''A Voluntary Coincidence'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2007)
* ''[[Diskonnekted]]'': track ''When I Come To Fall'' on ''Old School Policies'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2008)
* Diskonnekted - "When I Come to Fall" on ''Old School Policies'' (Alfa Matrix, 2008)
* ''[[Diffuzion]]'': track ''No Fear'' on ''Body Code'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2008)
* Diffuzion - "No Fear" on ''Body Code'' (Alfa Matrix, 2008)
* ''[[Krystal System]]'': track ''Slice'' on ''Underground'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2008)
* Krystal System - "Slice" on ''Underground'' (Alfa Matrix, 2008)
* ''[[Left Spine Down]]'': track ''Prozac Nation'' on ''[[Smartbomb 2.3: The Underground Mixes]]'' ([[Synthetic Entertainment|Synthetic Sounds]], 2009)
* [[Left Spine Down]] - "Prozac Nation" on ''[[Smartbomb 2.3: The Underground Mixes]]'' ([[Synthetic Entertainment|Synthetic Sounds]], 2009)


===Featurings===
===Featured artists===
* ''[[Kyoko Baertsoen]]'' (founder of ''[[Lunascape]]'' and ex-''[[Hooverphonic]]'' on the track ''Our Common Future'' from the Mini Album / EP ''[[Future Past (mini album / ep)|Future Past]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2013)
* Leæther Strip on the track "The Worst In Me" from ''Bittersweet'' (Alfa Matrix, 2022)
* ''[[Kari Berg]]'' (ex-''[[Ashbury-Heights]]'') on the track ''Deep Dark Desire'' on the album ''[[Introspection / Extrospection (album)|Introspection / Extrospection]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2011)
* Mari Kattman (HELIX) on the track "Can We Make It Rhyme" from ''Bittersweet'' (Alfa Matrix, 2022)
* ''[[Lis van den Akker]]'' of ''[[Misery (Dutch band)|Misery]]'' on the track ''Home'' on the album ''[[Introspection / Extrospection (album)|Introspection / Extrospection]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2011)
* Madil Hardis on the track "Lost At Sea" from ''Bittersweet'' (Alfa Matrix, 2022)
* ''[[MC Dééjoohcéé]]'' & ''[[Thomas C. Beerten]]'' on the track ''Nouveau Quiche'' on the album ''[[Introspection / Extrospection (album)|Introspection / Extrospection]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2011)
* Dirk De Wachter on the track "Rainy Repertoire" from ''Bittersweet'' (Alfa Matrix, 2022)
* ''[[Jean-Luc De Meyer]]'' of ''[[Front 242]]'' on the track ''Ophélie'' on the album ''[[Eclectric (Psy'Aviah album)|Eclectric]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2010)
* Kyoko Baertsoen (founder of [[Lunascape]] and ex-[[Hooverphonic]]) on the track "Our Common Future" from ''Future Past'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2013)
* ''[[Jennifer Parkin]]'' of ''[[Ayria]]'' on the track ''Into The Game'' on the album ''[[Eclectric (Psy'Aviah album)|Eclectric]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2010)
* Kari Berg (ex-Ashbury-Heights) on the track "Deep Dark Desire" from ''Introspection / Extrospection'' (Alfa Matrix, 2011){{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}
* ''[[Sophie Claereboets]]'' on the track ''Bad Gods Pray'' on the album ''[[Eclectricism Limited 2CD (album)|Eclectricism]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2010)
* Lis van den Akker of Misery on the track "Home" from ''Introspection / Extrospection'' (Alfa Matrix, 2011)
* ''[[Kristell Lowagie]]'' on the track ''Kings & Queens'' on the album ''[[Eclectricism Limited 2CD (album)|Eclectricism]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2010)
* MC Dééjoohcéé & Thomas C. Beerten on the track "Nouveau Quiche" from ''Introspection / Extrospection'' (Alfa Matrix, 2011)
* ''[[Leæther Strip]]'' on the track ''Sweet Hard Revenge'' on the compilation ''[[Endzeit Bunkertracks|Endzeit Bunkertracks: Act IV]]'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2009)
* [[Jean-Luc De Meyer]] of [[Front 242]] on the track "Ophélie" from ''[[Eclectric (Psy'Aviah album)|Eclectric]]'' (Alfa Matrix, 2010)
* ''[[Suzi Q. Smith]]'' on the track ''Moments'' on the album ''Entertainment Industries'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2008)
* [[Jennifer Parkin]] of [[Ayria]] on the track "Into the Game" from ''Eclectric'' (Alfa Matrix, 2010)
* ''[[Nebula-H]]'' on the track ''Paranoiac-Critical Method'' on the ''[[Nebula-H]]'' album ''rH'' ([[Alfa Matrix]], 2008)
* Sophie Claereboets on the track "Bad Gods Pray" from ''Eclectricism'' (Alfa Matrix, 2010)
* [[Kristell Lowagie]] on the track "Kings & Queens" from ''Eclectricism'' (Alfa Matrix, 2010)
* [[Leæther Strip]] on the track "Sweet Hard Revenge" from ''[[Endzeit Bunkertracks|Endzeit Bunkertracks: Act IV]]'' (Alfa Matrix, 2009)
* [[Suzi Q. Smith]] on the track "Moments" from ''Entertainment Industries'' (Alfa Matrix, 2008)
* Nebula-H on the track "Paranoiac-Critical Method" from Nebula-H album ''rH'' (Alfa Matrix, 2008)


==Awards==
==Awards==
Psy'Aviah has won [[Studio Brussel]]'s demopoll in 2003. They were also nominated for [[BBC]]'s The Next Big Thing in 2007 with the track "Moments feat. [[Suzi Q. Smith]]". In 2012 they were nominated for two [[Hollywood Music In Media Awards]]: "Ok" (as pop) and "Virtual Gods" (as alternative). In 2016 they were elected as [[Album Of The Month]] on [[Coma Music Magazine]].
Psy'Aviah has won [[Studio Brussel]]'s demopoll in 2003. They were also nominated for [[BBC]]'s The Next Big Thing in 2007 with the track "Moments" feat. [[Suzi Q. Smith]]. In 2012, they were nominated for two [[Hollywood Music In Media Awards]]: "Ok" (as pop) and "Virtual Gods" (as alternative). In 2016, they were elected as Album of the Month on ''Coma Music Magazine''.

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==Licensing for Television and Advertisements==


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==Licensing for television and advertisements==
===TV===
===TV===
From 2014 to 2016 then the song "Our Common Future" feat. [[Kyoko Baertsoen]] was used for several episodes of TV series {{Interlanguage link multi|De Ridder (TV series)|nl|3=De Ridder (televisieserie)|lt=''De Ridder''}} starring {{Interlanguage link multi|Clara Cleymans|nl}}. It was audible in episode 11 of season 2 and episodes 1, 4 and 8 of season 3 - as aired on national TV station "Eén" of [[Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie|VRT]].
From 2014 to 2016 then the song "Our Common Future" feat. [[Kyoko Baertsoen]] was used for several episodes of TV series {{Interlanguage link multi|De Ridder (TV series)|nl|3=De Ridder (televisieserie)|lt=''De Ridder''}} starring [[Clara Cleymans]]. It was audible in episode 11 of season 2 and episodes 1, 4 and 8 of season 3 - as aired on national TV station "Eén" of [[Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie|VRT]].


===Commercials===
===Commercials===
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==Activism==
==Activism==

===Urban Sharing Experiment===
===Urban Sharing Experiment===
In 2012 Psy'Aviah started the ''[[Urban Sharing Experiment]]'' project. By hanging and placing packages with mysterious writing and their cds inside everywhere in the city of ''[[Antwerp]]'', ''[[Belgium]]'' in April and May 2012. By doing this, they wanted to break people's daily routine. The main philosophy behind the project is that people should be more aware of their surroundings. The band made videos on YouTube showing how they went about it, and an article on their website explaining their motivation.
In 2012 Psy'Aviah started the ''[[Urban Sharing Experiment]]'' project. By hanging and placing packages with mysterious writing and their cds inside everywhere in the city of ''[[Antwerp]]'', ''[[Belgium]]'' in April and May 2012. By doing this, they wanted to break people's daily routine. The main philosophy behind the project is that people should be more aware of their surroundings. The band made videos on YouTube showing how they went about it, and an article on their website explaining their motivation.


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
* [http://www.gva.be/regio-antwerpen-stad/antwerpen/antwerpse-groep-vliegt-van-youtube-video-2.aspx articble by ''[[Gazet van Antwerpen]]'' reporting about YouTube incident]
* [http://www.gva.be/regio-antwerpen-stad/antwerpen/antwerpse-groep-vliegt-van-youtube-video-2.aspx article] by ''[[Gazet van Antwerpen]]'' reporting about YouTube incident
* [http://www.side-line.com/news_comments.php?id=39031_0_2_0_C Side-Line Magazine reporting about YouTube Incident]
* [http://www.side-line.com/news_comments.php?id=39031_0_2_0_C Side-Line Magazine reporting about YouTube Incident]
* [http://www.side-line.com/news_comments.php?id=46978_0_2_2080_C Side-Line Magazine reporting about Introspection / Extrospection]
* [http://www.side-line.com/news_comments.php?id=46978_0_2_2080_C Side-Line Magazine reporting about Introspection / Extrospection]
* [http://www.psyaviah.com/2012/05/urban-sharing-experiment-at-antwerp-city-2012/ Psy'Aviah explaining the philosophy behind the ''[[Urban Sharing Experiment]]'']{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* [http://www.psyaviah.com/2012/05/urban-sharing-experiment-at-antwerp-city-2012/ Psy'Aviah explaining the philosophy behind] the ''[[Urban Sharing Experiment]]''{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131027153706/http://coma-online.com/?p=13719 Coma Music Magazine reporting on the ''[[Urban Sharing Experiment]]'']
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131027153706/http://coma-online.com/?p=13719 Coma Music Magazine reporting] on the ''Urban Sharing Experiment''
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkrXvgAhAUc YouTube Video #1 on the ''[[Urban Sharing Experiment]]'']
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkrXvgAhAUc YouTube Video #1] on the ''Urban Sharing Experiment''
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR-BwOIas0s YouTube Video #2 on the ''[[Urban Sharing Experiment]]'']
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR-BwOIas0s YouTube Video #2] on the ''Urban Sharing Experiment''


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.psyaviah.com Psy'Aviah Official Website]
* [http://www.psyaviah.com Psy'Aviah Official website]
* [http://www.facebook.com/psyaviah www.facebook.com/psyaviah] Psy'Aviah at [[Facebook]]
* [http://www.myspace.com/psyaviah myspace.com/psyaviah] Psy'Aviah at [[myspace.com|MySpace]]
* [http://vampirefreaks.com/u/psyaviah vampirefreaks.com/u/psyaviah] Psy'Aviah at [[Vampirefreaks]]
* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Psy'Aviah www.discogs.com/artist/Psy'Aviah] Psy'Aviah at [[discogs.com|Discogs]]
* [http://www.last.fm/artist/Psy'Aviah www.last.fm/artist/Psy'Aviah] Psy'Aviah at [[last.fm|Last.FM]]


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[[Category:Belgian electronic music groups]]
[[Category:Belgian electronic music groups]]
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 2004]]
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Psy'Aviah
Background information
OriginBelgian Flag Antwerp, Belgium
GenresIndustrial rock, trip hop, electropop, electronic rock, electro-industrial, crossover
Years active2004–present
LabelsAlfa Matrix, Sony Soulfood Music Distribution, The Orchard
MembersYves Schelpe (producer/composer)
(frequent recurring members: Ben Van de Cruys)
Past membersKristof De Clerck
Emélie Nicolaï
Websitewww.psyaviah.com

Psy'Aviah is an electronic rock band from Antwerp, Belgium.

Career

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The band were formed in 2004. Later that year, they won the Studio Brussel Demopoll with the song "The Future of the Sun". In 2007, they teamed up with Len Lemeire (from Implant/32Crash fame) to record their first album Creationism. 2008 saw them signing to the Alfa Matrix record label and the release of a new album, featurings and remixes.

After the release of their album Entertainment Industries in 2008 Psy'Aviah performed on festivals such as BIMFest 2008, Waregem Expo Gothic Festival 2009, VK Concerts (support Subsonica), Hof Ter Lo (support Emilie Autumn), etc..

The Psy'Aviah videoclip for their single "Moments (feat. Suzi Q. Smith)" got banned in 2009 by YouTube which spawned a reaction of disbelief and disapproval towards YouTube in both the press and in online communities.

2010 brought the third album of Psy'Aviah entitled Eclectric, produced by band member Yves Schelpe and mastered by Geert de Wilde of IC 434 in Antwerp. Their third album contained a mix of electric eclecticism, showcasing varying styles while retaining a constant hint of darkness. They invited guests such as Jean-Luc De Meyer of Front 242 fame to sing on the track Ophélie, and Jennifer Parkin of Ayria who guested on the track Into The Game.

The album Introspection / Extrospection is the band's latest and was released November 25, 2011. It again features a wild range of styles as on Eclectric, and includes a track with Swedish model and ex-Ashbury Heights singer Kari Berg, Dutch singer Lis van den Akker from Dutch act Misery as well as Belgian MC's MC Dééjoohcéé & Thomas C. Beerten. The album is their third to be released on Alfa Matrix records. The first single Ok (including the remix by M.I.K.E.) and the track SOS Overdose attracted a great deal of attention before the album was actually released.

In 2012 A follow-up to the album Introspection / Extrospection was released in the form of a DJ-EP Ok / Virtual Gods DJEP with remixes by NUDE, Jan Vervloet. The EP included a cappella versions and dub version of the songs. Before the release the Jan Vervloet remix of the track Ok leaked out and was already being played in various dj sets and podcasts, among others in the one by Johan Gielen. Concertwise the band play at venues Nijdrop for the Pluto Festival and at Ancienne Belgique as support for Praga Khan.

The year 2013 brought the band to the classic venues Nijdrop for the audio visual Pluto Festival and at Ancienne Belgique as support for Praga Khan's special 25-year anniversary concert. Meanwhile, they've also released the Future Past Mini Album / EP which featured guest vocals by Kyoko Baertsoen, the founder of act Lunascape (band) and former member of Hooverphonic. The Future Past mini album spawned two music videos for the tracks "Circles" and "Letting Go", the latter one hand-drawn, animated and directed by Emily Weeks.

2014 saw Psy'Aviah return to its core, with founder and producer Yves Schelpe writing and producing the tracks for the album The Xenogamous Endeavour. An album with guest vocals on all tracks, from the likes of Kyoko Baertsoen, Mari Kattman, Miss FD, Suzi Q. Smith, Lisa Nascimento, Lis van den Akker and more...!

Psy'Aviah continued this path in 2016 with the release of Seven Sorrows, Seven Stars. An album with guest vocalist, from the likes of Kyoko Baertsoen, Mari Kattman, Miss FD, Suzi Q. Smith, Roeland van der Velde, and more...! The album was widely received as a "5*-rated" album, and a real contender for album of the year by reviewers.

Live performances

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The band has played several festivals and clubs during the years, including Nijdrop club, Trix/Hof Ter Lo, Vaartkapoen and Ancienne Belgique. They also did support for bands as Praga Khan, Subsonica, Emilie Autumn, etc..

Discography

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Albums

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  • Creationism (self-released / Digital Matrix, 2007)
  • Entertainment Industries (Alfa Matrix, 2008)
  • Eclectric (Alfa Matrix, 2010) / Eclectricism (Alfa Matrix, 2010)
  • Introspection / Extrospection (Alfa Matrix, 2011) / Retrospection (Alfa Matrix, 2011)
  • The Xenogamous Endeavour (Alfa Matrix, 2014) / The Exogamous Endeavour (Alfa Matrix, 2014)
  • Seven Sorrows, Seven Stars (Alfa Matrix, 2016) / From a Different Perspective (Alfa Matrix, 2016)
  • Lightflare (Alfa Matrix, 2018)
  • Soul Searching (Alfa Matrix, 2019)
  • Bittersweet (Alfa Matrix, 2022)

EPs and mini-albums

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  • Into the Game (Alfa Matrix, 2011)
  • Ok / Virtual Gods DJ EP (Alfa Matrix, 2012)
  • Future Past (Alfa Matrix, 2013)
  • Our Common Future (Alfa Matrix, 2014)
  • Never Look Back / Words (Alfa Matrix, 2015)
  • Chasing the Speed of Light (Alfa Matrix, 2016)
  • Looking for the Sun (Alfa Matrix, 2018)
  • Dream Fever (Alfa Matrix, 2019)

Compilation appearances

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  • Anyone Seen My Rubber Duckie? - "The Future of the Sun" (Je M'En Fish, 2003)
  • Easy Everyday - "A Red Fox" (Sint-Lukas Brussels, 2007)
  • Fxxk the Mainstream Vol. 1 - "In Silence" (Alfa Matrix, 2007)
  • Till Dawn Do Us Part '07 - "Infected" (Dead By Dawn, 2007)
  • Endzeit Bunkertracks: Act III - "Mine" (Endzeit Mix) (Alfa Matrix, 2007)
  • Cryonica Tanz v.5 - "Demons in Mind" (Cryonica, 2008)
  • Re:Connected 3.0 - "Voltage" (Re:Connected Mix), video - "Moments" (feat. Suzi Q. Smith) (Alfa Matrix, 2008)

Remixes by Psy'Aviah

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  • Leæther Strip on the track "The Worst In Me" from Bittersweet (Alfa Matrix, 2022)
  • Mari Kattman (HELIX) on the track "Can We Make It Rhyme" from Bittersweet (Alfa Matrix, 2022)
  • Madil Hardis on the track "Lost At Sea" from Bittersweet (Alfa Matrix, 2022)
  • Dirk De Wachter on the track "Rainy Repertoire" from Bittersweet (Alfa Matrix, 2022)
  • Kyoko Baertsoen (founder of Lunascape and ex-Hooverphonic) on the track "Our Common Future" from Future Past (Alfa Matrix, 2013)
  • Kari Berg (ex-Ashbury-Heights) on the track "Deep Dark Desire" from Introspection / Extrospection (Alfa Matrix, 2011)[citation needed]
  • Lis van den Akker of Misery on the track "Home" from Introspection / Extrospection (Alfa Matrix, 2011)
  • MC Dééjoohcéé & Thomas C. Beerten on the track "Nouveau Quiche" from Introspection / Extrospection (Alfa Matrix, 2011)
  • Jean-Luc De Meyer of Front 242 on the track "Ophélie" from Eclectric (Alfa Matrix, 2010)
  • Jennifer Parkin of Ayria on the track "Into the Game" from Eclectric (Alfa Matrix, 2010)
  • Sophie Claereboets on the track "Bad Gods Pray" from Eclectricism (Alfa Matrix, 2010)
  • Kristell Lowagie on the track "Kings & Queens" from Eclectricism (Alfa Matrix, 2010)
  • Leæther Strip on the track "Sweet Hard Revenge" from Endzeit Bunkertracks: Act IV (Alfa Matrix, 2009)
  • Suzi Q. Smith on the track "Moments" from Entertainment Industries (Alfa Matrix, 2008)
  • Nebula-H on the track "Paranoiac-Critical Method" from Nebula-H album rH (Alfa Matrix, 2008)

Awards

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Psy'Aviah has won Studio Brussel's demopoll in 2003. They were also nominated for BBC's The Next Big Thing in 2007 with the track "Moments" feat. Suzi Q. Smith. In 2012, they were nominated for two Hollywood Music In Media Awards: "Ok" (as pop) and "Virtual Gods" (as alternative). In 2016, they were elected as Album of the Month on Coma Music Magazine.

Licensing for television and advertisements

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TV

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From 2014 to 2016 then the song "Our Common Future" feat. Kyoko Baertsoen was used for several episodes of TV series De Ridder [nl] starring Clara Cleymans. It was audible in episode 11 of season 2 and episodes 1, 4 and 8 of season 3 - as aired on national TV station "Eén" of VRT.

Commercials

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Psy'Aviah's track "Tired" was chosen in 2007 by Microsoft to assist in the launch of Windows 7 and their focus on music. The same track was also used in the Dexia "Action Banner Concerts" (video: Banner Concert "Tired" ) campaign.

Activism

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Urban Sharing Experiment

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In 2012 Psy'Aviah started the Urban Sharing Experiment project. By hanging and placing packages with mysterious writing and their cds inside everywhere in the city of Antwerp, Belgium in April and May 2012. By doing this, they wanted to break people's daily routine. The main philosophy behind the project is that people should be more aware of their surroundings. The band made videos on YouTube showing how they went about it, and an article on their website explaining their motivation.

References

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