Laughing Buddha
Laughing Buddha, the stage name of UK artist Jez “Buddha,” has a dual identity as both a live psytrance act and a touring club DJ. Promotional materials describe him as a highly experienced live performer and DJ whose shows are known for high energy, a reputation built over club and festival dates across the UK psytrance circuit. His discography includes the debut solo album “Sacred Technology” in 2010 and the follow-up “Illusions and Collusions” in 2014, both of which fed directly into his live and DJ sets.
These releases provide a framework for his recorded output and performance repertoire. He has played UK festival dates including an appearance at Noisely Festival, part of a touring schedule that keeps him active on the outdoor and indoor psytrance festival circuit. Laughing Buddha's catalogue, hosted on Bandcamp, spans tracks like “Mind Trance System,” “Here & Now,” “Ultra Space,” and “Cymatics,” material that forms the backbone of his DJ and live sets alike.
His career reflects the hybrid practice common among psytrance artists, who move between full live productions and turntable-based DJ sets depending on the booking, while maintaining a steady release schedule to support both formats.