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Train Wrecks

Hosted by Dustin Zahnwww.trainwreckspodcast.com
Train Wrecks is a talk-show styled podcast presented by Dustin Zahn which hosts guests from the electronic music industry with a strong emphasis on Techno and House music.
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Episodes

Episode 089 – Truncate & Matrixxman

Truncate, Matrixxman, and some wine return to the show for a special episode, where we answer questions sent in from listeners. Intro mentions: | The Great Beyond | Artists mentioned: | Grouper | Oliver Ho...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 53 min

Episode 088 – Mary Yuzovskaya

Mary Yuzovskaya is a Berlin-based DJ/Producer who focuses mostly on raw, cerebral psychedelic Techno. The vinyl-only DJ also runs a record label named Monday Off, and was previously a resident at New York’s Unter parties....

May 05, 20251 hr 37 min

Episode 087 – Scuba

This week features a crossover episode with Scuba’s “Music Not Diving” podcast. Scuba is a DJ/Producer with a massive discography spanning everything from bass music to, house, and techno. His podcast features similar guests and...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 16 min

Episode 086 – Erika

Erika is a DJ/producer from Detroit who is also one half of Ectomorph. Additionally, she is one third of Interdimensional Transmissions…a record label and event series known globally for Return to the Source @ Tangent...

Apr 07, 20251 hr 34 min

Episode 085 – A Kyle Geiger Christmas

Kyle’s back and Truncate phones in. We’ve accomplished nothing…just the way we like it. Tune in for an episode about health insurance and not much else. Artwork: Web of Deception Artists mentioned: | Danny Tenaglia...

Dec 23, 20242 hr 10 min

Episode 084 – Rhys Fulber

Rhys Fulber is a Canadian electronic musician and producer. He is a member of Front Line Assembly, Delerium, and Conjure One. Zahn catches up with Rhys after the recent tour featuring FLA, Ministry, and Gary...

Dec 16, 20241 hr 42 min

Episode 083 – Aurora Halal

Aurora Halal is a DJ, producer, visual artist, and creator of Brooklyn’s Mutual Dreaming party series & the Sustain-Release festival. Follow her on IG: @aurorahalal Artists mentioned: | Fugazi | Carl Craig | The Strokes...

Nov 25, 20242 hr 15 min

Episode 082 – Steve Rachmad

Steve Rachmad is a legendary DJ/producer from Amsterdam best known for his Sterac and Sterac Electronic aliases. In this episode, Dustin and Steve reflect back on the past, present, and future. Follow Steve on IG:...

Nov 11, 20241 hr 21 min

Episode 081 – Drumcell

Drumcell is back! He’s a Los Angeles based Techno artist who also releases music in other genres under aliases such as Hypoxia and Belief Defect. Alongside Truncate, he also organizes the Observe parties in Detroit...

Oct 28, 20242 hr 22 min

Episode 080 – MARRØN

MARRØN is a DJ best known for his minimalistic take on percussive Techno. He’s also a co-founder and resident of Amsterdam’s infamous Eerste Communie parties. In this episode, the two discuss everything from Techno to...

Oct 14, 20241 hr 31 min

Episode 079 – Ogazón

Ogazón is a house and techno DJ who has blown up over the last few years. She’s hitting all the clubs and festivals that DJs dream of and played numerous back to back sets with...

Sep 30, 20242 hr 1 min

Episode 078 – Polygonia

Polygonia represents a multidisciplinary music and art project conceived by Lindsey Wang. Polygonia’s sound palette ranges from energetic, dark deep techno to downtempo, grey area to textural and/or harmonic ambient. Follow Polygonia on Instagram: @_polygonia_Her...

Sep 16, 20241 hr 53 min

Episode 077 – Danny Daze

This week’s guest is Danny Daze. He’s a DJ/Producer who’s been in the game since ’99. He’s most known for his unique selector approach to all things electro. In 2023, he released Blue, his debut...

Sep 09, 20241 hr 51 min

Episode 076 – Radio Slave

Matt Edwards aka Radio Slave returns for this week’s Train Wrecks. Radio Slave is Matt’s primary alias best known for a highly dense catalog composed mostly of house and techno tracks. Long, hypnotizing grooves have...

Sep 02, 20241 hr 40 min

Episode 075 – Marcal

Train Wrecks is back with one of Techno’s most in-demand producers, Marcal (Enemy, Hardgroove, Rekids). His darker approach to puristic tribal techno has helped him define his own trademark sound. In this episode, we follow...

Aug 26, 20242 hr 10 min

Episode 074 – Gaetano Parisio

Gaetano Parisio (aka Gaetek) is DJ/Producer from Naples who is credited with inventing the “Neapolitan” Techno sound that often includes other luminaries such as Marco Carola, Danilo Vigorito, and more. Alongside Marco Carola, they crafted...

Jul 22, 20241 hr 21 min

Episode 073 – Cinthie

Cinthie is a Berlin-based house DJ who places a strong emphasis on vinyl-only DJ sets. Aside from touring the globe every weekend, she owns and operates a handful of record labels like 803 Crystal Grooves,...

Jul 08, 20241 hr 41 min

Episode 072 – Perc

Ali Wells aka Perc is a veteran DJ/producer who has spent his career refining and crafting a trademark sound dedicated to the harder side of dance music. In this episode, he speaks at length about...

Jul 01, 20241 hr 50 min

Episode 071 – Matrixxman Returns

Charlie Duff aka Matrixxman is back for another round. This episode’s a fun one. It’s a no-holds-barred discussion touching down on topics like Techno, Rap, trippin’ balls, futurism, finding porn in the woods, and much...

Jun 24, 20242 hr

Episode 070 – Z.I.P.P.O

Z.I.P.P.O is an electronic DJ/Producer from Italy. He has released music on Suburban Avenue, SK_Eleven, and Enemy among other labels. He is currently at resident at Tresor Berlin. This spring will see the release of...

May 27, 20241 hr 48 min

Episode 069 – Decoder

Decoder is a young, upcoming Techno producer from the wild, lawless land of Texas, America. While he was still a teenager, he released on Jeff Mills’ Axis Records, and he toured North America with Richie...

May 20, 20241 hr 58 min

Episode 068 – Marie Montexier

Marie Montexier’s diverse, dynamic DJ sets ride the fine line of a number of genres, with a strong emphasis on House and Techno. When she’s not globe-trotting for gigs, she owns and operates her own...

May 13, 20241 hr 58 min

Episode 067 – Kangding Ray

Kangding Ray’s music rides the fine line between Techno and experimentalism. He refuses to succumb to the unwritten rules and artistic constraints that many modern producers often fall victim to. The result is an excitingly...

May 06, 20241 hr 44 min

Episode 066 – Amotik

Amotik is a Berlin-based DJ/Producer specializing in the hypnotic side of Techno. His runs the cleverly named label “Amotik” and tours the globe regularly. He recently started a sub label called AMTK+ which features split...

Apr 29, 20241 hr 47 min

Episode 065 – Hiroko Yamamura

Hiroko Yamamura is a Chicago-based DJ/Producer specializing in all things between House and Techno. Aside from being a favorite among all along with lighting up dance floors around the globe, she’s also known as a...

Apr 22, 20241 hr 31 min

Episode 064 – Altinbas

Altinbas is a Techno producer based in Belgium. His discography includes releases on reputable labels such as Token, Float, SK11, and his own Observer Station. As a DJ, he’s a resident at the legendary Fuse...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 41 min

Episode 063 – Arthur Robert

Arthur Robert is a Techno producer based in Berlin. In this episode, Arthur discusses topics such as developing a trademark sound, how to choose the right live performance setup, and the production details that make...

Apr 08, 20241 hr 56 min

Episode 062 – Philippa Pacho & Blue Hour

Philippa Pacho’s “anything is possible” story is someone who started out as a party goer at her favorite clubs and festivals, and now she’s playing at them regularly. Blue Hour is a classy, highly credible...

Apr 01, 20242 hr 2 min

Episode 061 – Kyle Geiger

A long-time favorite of the show, Kyle Geiger returns. Catchin’ up with Kyle is always good time. Marathon sets, new record labels, walmart, and more on the table this week. Enjoy! Follow Train Wrecks on...

Mar 25, 20242 hr 8 min

Episode 060 – Kaiser

Techno producer/DJ Kaiser joins Dustin on the show this week. Over the past decade, he has released records on labels such as Planet Rhythm, Mord, Key Vinyl, and his own K S R imprint. We’ll...

Mar 18, 20241 hr 7 min
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