Yussi — X DOT 25 Music

"flamenco-ish demons"

— The LA Weekly

"go check out Yussi & Django, who we caught twice in the same week 'cause they were so good! Alternately intense and relaxing, it's kind of like Strunz and Farah, but with a younger, hipper twist..."

— BAM Magazine

New Release

★ New Release · December 5, 2025 ★

Stereo Magnet

9th release on X DOT 25 Music

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Los Angeles-based guitarist and composer Yussi returns with Stereo Magnet, a vibrant collection that fuses retro flair with modern tone. The album reflects Yussi's signature blend of groove, melody, and cinematic texture — bridging the warmth of analog sound with a forward-looking musical vision.

Drawing inspiration from classic 70s and 80s production styles, Stereo Magnet captures the essence of magnetic tape, vinyl color, and stereo depth, all wrapped in a fresh contemporary mix. Each track flows like a short film, inviting listeners into a layered world of guitars, synths, and subtle rhythmic shifts.

There's a soulful precision in Yussi's playing — a melodic sensibility that feels timeless and expressive, with a distinctly modern pulse. His tone feels alive and cinematic, blending the human touch of analog warmth with digital finesse.

The album's title, Stereo Magnet, speaks to both sound and attraction — the pull of musical memory, the magnetism of tone, and the invisible energy that draws listeners in.

1. Venom of the Silver Serpent 4:20
2. Shadow Man 6:32
3. Hi-Fi Girls 4:56
4. Box of Plastic 4:06
5. Synthetic Fantasy 4:27
6. Fathom the Phantom 3:14
7. Electric Faces 3:20
8. By Dawns Early Light 5:28
9. Cassette Fever 4:10

Item# 1082

All music composed, performed, edited and mixed by: Yussi Wenger • Mastered by: Jeff Gross

Nylon, Steel, 12-String and Electric Guitars, Tenor Banjo, Mandolin, Cuatro, Bass, Keyboard, Piano, Wurlitzer, Mellotron, Percussions: Yussi Wenger

Tenor and Soprano Sax on Box of Plastic and Electric Faces: Jason Hemmens

Additional percussions on Synthetic Fantasy: C. G. Ryche

Album Cover Digital Processing by: Harry Hrair Tanielian (Raven) • Yussi cover Photo: Alexandre Magno

Distributed by The Orchard/Sony Music Group

★ New Releases — Coming Soon ★

30th Anniversary — Remastered Editions

Friday, April 24, 2026 — worldwide

Thirty years after the landmark 1995 debut of Bandidos De Amor, X DOT 25 Music proudly presents two newly remastered and repackaged releases celebrating the early artistry of Yussi & Django. The Spanish Sessions revisits the full album’s radiant flamenco, Latin, and acoustic guitar energy, while The Desert Sessions EP highlights the deeper Middle Eastern textures and hypnotic rhythms of the original recordings, featuring prominent Persian percussionist Pejman Hadadi. Together, these companion releases reveal the dual spirit of a timeless world fusion classic—now restored with renewed clarity, warmth, and depth.

★ Out Friday, April 24, 2026

The Spanish Sessions

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★ Out Friday, April 24, 2026

The Desert Sessions

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Yussi's Bio

Born in Frauenfeld, Switzerland Yussi began to play guitar in 1985 and studied at the Jazz Conservatory St. Gallen. After forming and playing in a dozen bands and recording an album with "The Minimals" he moved to Los Angeles to attend Musicians Institute in Hollywood where he graduated with honors. In 1993 he enrolled at L.A.V.C. to study classical guitar, arranging and orchestration, attend master classes and perform recitals. Then, in 94' Yussi began to play mandolin, banjo and other exotic string instruments, developed a strong interest in flamenco guitar and studied with L.A. teachers.

While Indian master Hari Har Rao tutored Yussi in the art of sitar playing, Narada recording artists Axiom of Choice invited him in 1994 to join the band for their debut album "Beyond Denial."

In 95' he designed a series of guitars with Luthier Boaz Elkayam, recorded and released Yussi & Django's album "Bandidos de Amor" and also played on Ricky Martin's "A Medio Vivir" featuring the hit song "Maria." He was later called up to play on Ricky's Grammy Winning 98 release Vuelve. Yussi's solo debut "El Pirata" was released in 2000 and he has finished his second solo album "Velvet Rebel" both released on X DOT 25 Music. Since 1995 Yussi played on 80 plus albums, numerous film scores, TV shows and documentaries.

He also appears in the movies "Paulie" and "Love and Basketball," recorded two albums with his rumba band Bandidos de Amor and gives more than 230 live performances each year. Yussi has performed or recorded with many Latin and Middle Eastern Stars: Ricky Martin - Cristian Castro - Lucero Nydia Rojas - Robi Rosa - Cheech Marin Fernando Allende - Mostafa Amar - Ragheb Alama - Andy - Faramarz Assef - Baila Habibi - Eden's Crush - El Chicano Other Credits Include: The Mexican - Popstars - Doubletake - Love and Basketball - Paulie - Gunshy - Shasta McNasty - Party of Five.

After successful release of "Bandidos De Amor" by Yussi & Django, Yussi releases "El Pirata" as his first solo album and his second solo release "Velvet Rebel". In these releases, Yussi plays an exotic and energetic style of instrumental guitar music that is spiced with fiery improvisations in the tradition of Eastern European Gypsy, Spanish flamenco and American jazz players. His original compositions blend Spanish and Middle Eastern guitar melodies with powerful Latin and Persian rhythms. His music has sweetness, soul, precision, and youthful energy.

His original compositions blend Spanish and Middle Eastern guitar melodies with powerful Latin and Persian rhythms, and the result is an intriguing and playful sound similar to the Gypsy Kings, Ottmar Liebert, Strunz and Farah (with whom he has studied), and even John McLaughlin. This is an incredibly musical partnership, utilizing fluid ensemble lines and intelligent harmonies to showcase an amazing technical abilities. The music has sweetness, soul, precision, and youthful energy.

Yussi has composed the musical score to the feature drama Stellina Blue, wrote music for TV Shows such as TMZ, Extra, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Miss Universe. His music has also have been heard on The Food Network, Nat Geo, Sundance Channel, Africa Channel and many more. His music has been placed in the films Two Weeks Notice, Collateral, Help Wanted, We are Egypt. Since 1995 Yussi has played on more than 150 albums, numerous film scores (The Mexican, Doubletake, Gunshy), TV shows (Nikita, Party of Five), Commercials (Pepsi, Coca Cola) and two dozen Documentaries (Lost in La Mancha, Bloodline, Pandemic, The Longing, Finding Kukan, The Fence, Absolute Wilson).

Yussi also appeared in the movies Paulie, Love & Basketball, Collateral and a United Healthcare Commercial.

Yussi recorded/performed with Rick Springfield, Ricky Martin, Paulina Rubio, Lucero, Christian Castro, Taboo, Robi Rosa, Cheech Marin, Benise and many Latin and Middle Eastern Stars.

His full albums include Bandidos de Amor, El Pirata, Velvet Rebel, Atomik Inferno, Exotic Wizard, Galactic Vampire and Phantom Radio. All released on the X DOT 25 Music label. He also released two album with his Latin band Bandidos de Amor.

Yussi plays an array of exotic string instruments such as the Sitar, Bouzouki, Cuatro, Tres, Requinto, Mandolin.

Since 2003 Yussi has been an active Faculty member at Musicians Institute in Hollywood.

Yussi is Endorsed by

GHS Strings · Rocktron · Ortega Guitars · Fishman · Godin · Cling On Tuners · Greg Bennett Guitars · L.R Baggs · Giannini · John Pearse · Strum'N'Comfort Picks

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Gallery

Music Videos

All Yussi's music videos are available on Radial by The Orchard on YouTube — 3.55M subscribers.

▶ 17 Videos

Yussi's Acoustic
Songs Videos

El Pirata · Bandidos De Amor · Velvet Rebel · Exotic Wizard · Green Sleeves

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▶ 25 Videos

Yussi's Electro Acoustic
Songs Videos

Stereo Magnet · Sound Pilot · Phantom Radio · Galactic Vampire · Atomik Inferno

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Albums

Acoustic World & Electro Acoustic

★ 8th Release on X DOT 25 Music · July 30, 2021 ★

Sound Pilot

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A follow up to Galactic Vampire and Phantom Radio, Sound Pilot reaches outside of the familiar musical orbit and serves up organic slices of acoustic and psychedelic moods, wrapped in silvery vintage and intimate ethnic stylings.

Review by Marcus Gerakos, Los Angeles: "This is prog rock without the usual trappings. The guitar lines for the most part have a very vocal quality to them, almost like instrumental versions of pop songs. There is a generous portion of retro keyboard sounds here which lend to its prog ethos, placing the sound picture somewhere in the early-to-mid '70s. The overall effect and blending of elements is engaging and intriguing."

1. Plastic Thrills 4:13
2. Vignette for a Silhouette 5:19
3. Neon Chrome Brigade 5:43
4. The Talisman of Thrym 7:09
5. Lords of the Midnight Temple 3:09
6. To Whom the Night Whispers 4:30
7. Klangraum Paragon 5:03
8. The Last of Your Devils 3:24
9. Remnants of Opulence 4:46

Item # 1036

Composed, Arranged, Performed, Recorded and Mixed by: Yussi Wenger • Mastered by: Jeff Gross

Yussi cover Photo: Alexandre Magno • Album Cover Digital Processing by: C.G. Ryche

Distributed by The Orchard/Sony Music Group

★ 7th Release on X DOT 25 Music · November 6, 2020 ★

Phantom Radio

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Phantom Radio, a genre bending blend of harmonically rich acoustic compositions, progressive guitar work and complex electronic musicianship with futuristic cryptic vocals. It is Yussi's 7th full length album on X DOT 25 Music.

1. Curse of the Acid Goddess 7:36
2. Master of Your Shade 6:11
3. Revenge of the Laser Demon 6:57
4. Mephisto's 7th Seal 3:38
5. Spectral Radio 5:07
6. Under the Water 3:07
7. Gamma-Ray Stereo 3:25
8. Die Astronauten 2:23
9. Spectral Silence (Bonus Track) 1:55

Item # 1030

Composed, Arranged, Performed, Recorded and Mixed by: Yussi Wenger • Mastered by: Jeff Gross

Distributed by The Orchard/Sony Music Group

★ 6th Release on X DOT 25 Music · April 17, 2020 ★

Galactic Vampire

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Galactic Vampire sends his robotic mood vocals on a cosmic Space Trip of lush Retro Synths, Twangy Guitars and Close Encounters of the acoustic Kind. This is the Yussi's electronic follow up to the all acoustic Exotic Wizard and all electric Atomik Inferno full album releases on X DOT 25.

1. Galactic Extinction 4:41
2. If We Sleep Alone Tonight 5:01
3. Cosmic Blitz 5:19
4. I Don't Wanna Dance With You Tonight 3:08
5. We Are Machines 4:18
6. Space Tracers 5:24
7. Astro-Men 4:16
8. Roboter 6:35
9. The Neptune Chronicles 5:32

Item # CD1023-5

Composed, Arranged, Performed and Mixed by: Yussi Wenger • Mastering by: Jeff Gross

Album Cover Photo by: Alexandre Magno and C.G. Ryche

★ 4th Release on X DOT 25 Music ★

Atomik Inferno

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Yussi's album Atomik Inferno is an amazing turn for a master guitarist. The music in this project fits in the Electric/Instrumental Rock/Dance Electronica genre with complex compositions and superior melodies. Enter the Atomik Race on the digital Speedway of Infernal Guitars, Galactic Synthesizers and Nuclear Beats — where Elektro Pop meets energetic Techno Rock.

1. Heroin Statik 4:53
2. Kokain Tracers 4:27
3. Ghost X 2:50
4. Opium Salad 6:00
5. Meth Magnet 5:26
6. Elektronykon 4:30
7. Suicide Speedway 3:48
8. Krack Motel Romance 6:04
9. Elektro Dolls 3:38
10. Detox Assassins 4:43
11. Merkury Rising 1:54
12. Space Karma 8:21

Item # CD1019-5

Written, Recorded, Mixed, Produced by: Yussi • Mastered by: Jeff Gross

Cover Concept & Graphic Design: Max

★ Single ★

Ghost XX (Atomik Inferno Medley)

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A single medley of the songs from Yussi's album Atomik Inferno, an amazing turn for a master guitarist. The music in this project is complex compositions and superior melodies. Enter the Atomik Race on the digital Speedway of Infernal Guitars, Galactic Synthesizers and Nuclear Beats — where Elektro Pop meets energetic Techno Rock.

1. Ghost XX (Atomik Inferno Medley) 8:21

Item # CD1020-5

★ 5th Release on X DOT 25 Music ★

Exotic Wizard

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Exotic Wizard, the 5th full length album of originals by Yussi is an acoustic explosion of exotic wizardry; delivered passionately on an adventurous array of instruments. This progressive jazz-tinged portrait valiantly juggles European, south American, middle-eastern and Americana nuances to make for a fresh and exciting world music experience.

1. Blood & Wine 4:12
2. Kristall Blue 3:51
3. Six to 9 6:39
4. Besjana 6:01
5. Oxala's Lair 5:19
6. Celestial Allusion 3:46
7. Etude #1: Flight of the Gryff 0:51
8. Magic Circle 5:18
9. Onyx Temple 4:28
10. The Last Etude 2:59
11. Memories of Tomorrow 6:14
12. Dance of the Kobolds 2:09
13. Fata Morgana 4:09
14. Elixir 2:08
15. Etude #2: Hexenhaus 1:14
16. Dragonet — Fountain of Sorrow 2:52
17. Besjana Remix (Album) 3:22

Item # CD1022-5

David Herzhaft: Harmonica on #3 • Mike Bennett: Drums on #1,2,6 • Martin Flores: Doumbek on #8 • C.G. Ryche: Taiko Drums on #4

Recorded at the "Guitar Lounge" • Mastering by Jeff Gross

★ Single ★

Besjana Lounge

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Delicate acoustic string instruments chill with lush keyboards and vibrant exotic percussions on this atmospheric new Lounge track by Yussi. A single remix of the song from Yussi's upcoming fifth full album: "Exotic Wizard".

1. Besjana Lounge 3:32

Item # CD1021-5

★ Album ★

Velvet Rebel

Style/Genre: Flamenco / Middle Eastern / Brazilian / Jazz • Item # CD1017-2

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An ethereal journey into a world of music, mystery and magic. Jazzy-Brazilian, Mediterranean guitars and exotic rhythms carry you through old Europe, mysterious rainforests and the adventurous Far East. Yussi plays an exotic and energetic style of acoustic guitar instrumental music that is spiced with fiery improvisation in the tradition of Eastern European Gypsy, Spanish flamenco and American jazz players.

1. Zambatria 5:02
2. Tragik Im Zirkus 5:47
3. Greene Sleeves 4:03
4. Mandragora 5:01
5. Pt. I — Nokturnal Prophesy 3:33
6. Pt. II — Nokturnal Passages 1:49
7. Pt. III — Nokturnal Afterthought 2:01
8. Vagabond Voodoo 5:14
9. Helvetica Dusk 5:05
10. Impromptu #1 0:40
11. The Saffron Paradox 2:57
12. Mandragora Alchemy 3:13
13. The Oracle of Othila 3:40
14. Zambatria Talisman 3:10
15. Impromptu #2 0:33
16. Zen Magic on 7 3:13
17. Anno "1291" 0:37

Composed, performed and produced by Yussi except "Greene Sleeves" trad. arranged by Yussi

Recorded July/August 2009 at the "GUITAR LOUNGE", Sherman Oaks, CA • No Samples or Loops were used

Mastered by James Murray at Malachi Studio, Burbank, CA • Photography by Carloslopezphotography.com

Yussi uses GHS Strings on all string instruments

★ Single — Lounge Version ★

Greene Sleeves

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This is a lounge remix of the song Greene Sleeves by Yussi. Original version is on the full album release Velvet Rebel. "Greensleeves" is a traditional English folk song and tune. There is a persistent belief that Greensleeves was composed by Henry VIII for his lover and future queen consort Anne Boleyn.

1. Green Sleeves (Lounge Remix) 4:26

Item # CD1017-5 • Cover Concept: Max • Cover Graphic Design: Manuel Martin

★ Debut Solo Album · 2000 ★

El Pirata

Style/Genre: Flamenco / Middle Eastern • Item # CD 1009-2

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After the successful release of "Bandidos De Amor" by Yussi & Django, and his earlier collaboration with "Axiom of Choice" on their debut album "Beyond Denial", Yussi releases El Pirata as his first solo album. In this release, Yussi plays an exotic and energetic style of instrumental guitar music that is spiced with fiery improvisations in the tradition of Eastern European Gypsy, Spanish flamenco and American jazz players.

1. A Touch of Satin 3:37
2. Suenos En Morado 5:15
3. La Pistolera 3:30
4. Jaguarbird 0:26
5. Yaxchilan 4:43
6. Estrella 5:52
7. El Pirata 3:57
8. Marrakesh Prelude 0:53
9. Tango in Marrakesh 4:29
10. Capricorn 1:31
11. Dexamenos of Chios 2:00
12. Tijana Interlude 1:47
13. Shadowless Prophet 5:58
14. Terra Sancta 1:53

All music composed and arranged by Yussi • Boaz Elkayam guitars designed by Yussi

Recorded, mixed and mastered at Studio Le Boudiour by Gil Morales

Front cover portraits and photography by Jasper Johal Photo + Design

Yussi & Django

Guitar Duo · Flamenco · Middle Eastern · World Beat

★ Album ★

Bandidos de Amor

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★ New Release · 30th Anniversary ★

The Spanish Sessions

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★ New EP · 30th Anniversary ★

The Desert Sessions

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Yussi & Django play an exotic and energetic style of instrumental music that is spiced with fiery improvisation in the tradition of Eastern European Gypsy, Spanish flamenco and American jazz players. Their exciting, virtuosic playing is captured on this CD, accompanied by some of Los Angeles' finest young musicians on fret-less bass and percussion. Both Yussi and Django have been extensively influenced by a variety of world music, and it shows in their original compositions which blend Spanish and Middle Eastern guitar melodies with powerful Latin and Persian rhythms. The result is an intriguing and playful sound like the Gypsy Kings, Ottmar Liebert, Strunz and Farah (with whom both have studied), and even John McLaughlin.

Lyrics — Phantom Radio & Galactic Vampire

Master of Your Shade

The secret is not save with me
You know that time is running out
Hide your shadow from the sun
It waits for you to end your run

Time is never by your side
It makes you pay the Devil's price
Burn the pages of your life
Temptation night will make you cry

Murder in your memory
Filled with ancient history
Graphic books that want to show
What's the secret way to go

Be a master of your shade
Cut into your enemies
Let the battle take it's course
Kill the inner beast

The fangs of time are reaching out
The seeds of death are in the sky
To clean the chambers of your soul
It's time to rise and pick your side

Mephisto's 7th Seal

You put your life on the line again
The perfect crime written in the sand

It crossed my mind like
Nostradamus a thousand times

The bells of hell ring For those who believe
The hidden magic of a prophesy

A fever dream on
Aldoush Huxley's mescaline

A bloody spirit
With dragon's eyes

It roams the landscape
Of a fiery sky

A declamation of Mephisto's 7th seal

Under the Water

Under the Water
Under the Water

I'm gonna hold my own
I'm gonna hold my time

Under the Water

Under the Water
I'm gonna hold my turn

Under the Night

Galactic Extinction

Do you remember
That we were not born here

Do you remember the Purple Sky

Galactic Extinction brought us together

The System you came from did not survive

Stellar Impressions left in the Bone Yard
The dying of Stars on your mind

If We Sleep Alone Tonight

If We Sleep Alone Tonight
They're coming down to take our Minds
We'll never make it out alive

Close the windows of your Mind
Don't let them take away your Time
You weren't meant to see the Signs

We Are Machines

Born onto a Human
Wired with a Heartbeat
Made to walk the Mainstream
Wear the global Skin

Homo Sapien Footprints
In a digital Jungle
Hologram Assembly
That's the World we're in

We now live as Robots
We are just Machines
Anywhere we go they show us
That we can not be free

Astro-Men

Going through the Tunnels of Expectations
Stuck with the Reality of Disengagement

Enslaved by Human Corruption
Released to the Star Man Abduction

If you just look up to the Sky
And turn off the Lights

You will truly get the Answers
From the Third Kind

Yussi's Book

Exotic Guitar

A Method Book of World Guitar Chords and Sequences.

Yussi has just published his new book: Exotic Guitar — A Method Book of World Guitar Chords and Sequences.

For purchase please contact Yussi directly at: www.yussi.com