Solarstone

Solarstone
Birth nameRichard John Mowatt
Also known asLiquid State, Z2, 2nd Element
Born (1972-10-20) 20 October 1972 (age 52)
OriginRathfarnham, Ireland
GenresTrance
Occupation(s)DJ, producer, remixer
Years active1989–present
LabelsTouchstone Recordings, Molecule, Pure Trance Recordings, Electronic Architecture Records
Past members
  • Andy Bury (1996-2006)
  • Sam Tierney (1996-1997)
Websitewww.solarstone.co.uk

Richard Mowatt, commonly known by his stage name Solarstone (formerly spelled Solar Stone), is an Irish trance DJ and producer based in Wales. The music project Solarstone was founded in 1997 as a trio, and also used the pseudonyms Young Parisians, Liquid State and Z2. Over the years, Solarstone has developed a reputation for keeping to the original and classic trance sound. He is considered to be a veteran by fans in the trance music scene. Since 2012, Solarstone has been pushing forward a Pure Trance movement through tours where he aims to keep the trance genre true to its roots.[1]

  1. ^ "Keeping It Pure: An Interview with Solarstone". Audiblechem.com. Retrieved 14 October 2015.