dR Bandito is an Russian singer/songwriter, based in Moscow Sity, who finds inspiration in meditative experiences; the flora and fauna, night life, and the deepest parts of the ocean.
Consciously using music as a healing tool for magic and interstellar travel, dR Bandito absorbs influences from a range of styles, artists and experiences. From Sade, Chaka Khan, Róisín Murphy, Bjork, Oumou Sangaré, Catherine Dunham, Toni Morrison, and Betty Davis, to gospel, the culinary arts, and roses.
Everything got started in 2003… First PCs, first attempts of using DAW. Within the time he got necessary skills and sound that used to be unsophisticated turned to be more onsistent.
Having absorbed all music-store's electronic gifts (paying special attention to labels Ninja tune, Worp and artists Herbaliser, Four Tet, Massive Atack, Nightmares on Wax, Future Sound of London), he started to play dj-sets on cafes and clubs.
Later, in a duet with Unclepasha, they do the progressive trance project Supramental. As a result, in 2006 tracks"Magnum" and "Arcan", featuring Karina Milli had an increasing success and were released on CD's as a part of several compilation. Remix of British producer "Edu" was highly praised, which led to release on Lost Language Records.
Several EPs were released in 2009 on the UK label Primal Recordings. This made happy with a positive reaction, track "Butterfly" feat. Jeneva was supported by Markus Schulz, Solarstone, Andy Moor, Matt Darey, M.I.K.E., Ronski Speed, Talla 2XLC, Andrew Parsons, Mr Sam.
In 2021, dR Bandito aka AndRave, started his own label, Eventandrave Records.
Meanwhile dR Bandito tours regularly and plays DJ-sets in many Russian cities. Base genre of dR Bandito: from atmospheric lo-fi to experimental trap with can be found in different ways: from subtle sensual sunrise melodics to solid dark dynamics.