# Short Bio · EN (international pitching, festivals, playlist curators)

> Canonical author-approved edition, 2026-08-22.

DJ AndyKachess (also known as ÆNDYΞ / AENDY STUDIO) is a Murmansk-based DJ, music curator, and Web3 engineer, founder of the DNB1ST media hub (Drum & Bass First / Studio). Evolving from Progressive House roots to crafting the acclaimed NORMAL DANCE curation platform (8,500+ tracks) and the signature #ЭFIR mix series (114+ releases, 10+ GB), he seamlessly merges the driving energy of Neurofunk and Drill'n'bass with deep Tech House and Melodic grooves. He is currently developing the NORMALDANCE Web3 protocol, bringing transparent royalty splits and decentralized infrastructure to independent electronic music.