Train Wrecks

Train Wrecks episodes:

• 05.27.2024

  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...

  
• 05.20.2024

  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...

  
• 05.13.2024

  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...

  
• 05.06.2024

  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...

  
• 04.29.2024

  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...

  
• 04.22.2024

  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...

  
• 04.15.2024

  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...

  
• 04.08.2024

  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...

  
• 04.01.2024

  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...

  
• 03.25.2024

  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...

  
• 03.18.2024

  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...

  
• 03.11.2024

  Episode 059 – Matrixxman

  Matrixxman is back to talk about some cold ass shit like hard sci fi, nihilistic techno, and working on new albums outside of dance music. Follow Train Wrecks on IG: @trainwrecks.69Follow Matrixxman on IG: @matrixxman ...

  
• 03.04.2024

  Episode 058 – Ireen Amnes & Chloe Lula

  Today’s guests are Ireen Amnes & Chloe Lula. They recently released a split EP together on Tresor entitled ‘Synergy.’ We’ll learn a bit about that and also hear about their friendship both in and out...

  
• 02.26.2024

  Episode 057 – Quelza

  This week’s guest is Quelza, an experimental-leaning Techno producer originally from Paris who recently released an album on MORD. This one’s a long one, and it goes deep on the conceptual side of music, being...

  
• 02.19.2024

  Episode 056 – The Lady Machine

  This week, we’re checking in The Lady Machine. She’ll take us through her early formative in years in Brazil, dropping out of production school, taking a soft break from music, and finally re-emerging in Berlin....

  
• 02.12.2024

  Episode 055 – Truncate

  Train Wrecks is back! Kicking things off alongside ol’ Duck Skin is a Train Wrecks regular and Los Angeles’ own: Truncate. He’s a prolific Techno DJ/producer known for writing stripped down, minimalistic DJ tools. He...

  
• 08.08.2018

  Episode 054 – Markus Suckut

  Markus stopped by to give us some insight to his artistic process on this week's episode!

  
• 07.30.2018

  Episode 053 – Kyle Geiger & Vincent Neumann

  Spend a couple hours with two of techno's most humble dudes!

  
• 07.12.2018

  Episode 052 – I/Y

  I'm back after a 3 month hiatus! What better way to celebrate than with a 3hr train wreck with Berlin's I/Y?!

  
• 04.06.2018

  Episode 051 – Gabriella Vergilov & Eric Cloutier

  Gabriella is having a break out year on various labels, including those from both Dustin and Eric Cloutier. The three recently sat down for a little introduction!

  
• 03.15.2018

  Episode 050 – Emmanuel

  The prolific producer joins us to discuss his musical approach to music production and running successful record labels.

  
• 03.02.2018

  Episode 049 – Cassegrain

  In this episode, the duo behind Cassegrain discover why having a friend like Dustin might be detrimental to your health!

  
• 02.14.2018

  Episode 048 – Truncate, Hyperactive, Mike Gervais

  The train derailed at Zahn Central Station after a long weekend in Berlin!

  
• 01.24.2018

  Episode 047 – Cinthie

  The Berlin-based Watergate resident has built a reputable name for herself in House music. Here's her story!

  
• 01.12.2018

  Episode 046 – Anthony Parasole

  2017 was one of Anthony's biggest years yet. He's back to tell us all about it!

  
• 12.27.2017

  Episode 045 – Tijana T

  Belgrade's Tijana T steps up to talk about her history as a DJ, journalist, and vocalist.

  
• 10.05.2017

  Episode 044 – Raíz

  Vidal Vargas of Raíz joins us to discuss their history and the rise of L.A.'s Droid Behavior.

  
• 09.28.2017

  Episode 043 – Train Racks (Studio Nerd Edition)

  A whole episode dedicated to studio-related topics, featuring interviews with Cari Lekebusch, Gary Beck, Ambivalent, Luis Flores, and Paul Birken!

  
• 09.20.2017

  Episode 042 – Freddy K

  This lifelong techno-devotee helped inspire Italy with his infamous Virus radio show. These days, his highly in-demand DJ sets are helping to inspire clubbers across Europe or at the very least, inspire them to call in sick on Monday. Tune...

  
• 09.14.2017

  Episode 041 – Secret Cinema

  The Dutch DJ/Producer behind many hits and aliases stopped by to give us a little insight on how it was all done!

  
• 09.06.2017

  Episode 040 – Ambivalent aka LA-4A

  After a long hiatus, the podcast is back and Ambivalent has stepped in for round two!

  
• 04.26.2017

  Episode 039 – Yotam Avni

  Yotam Avni has had a breakthrough year! Here's your chance to find out more about one of Israel's most promising new talents.

  
• 04.14.2017

  Episode 038 – Par Grindvik & Peder Mannerfelt

  Sweden's Par Grindvik & Peder Mannerfelt sound off on their latest albums and Dustin remembers Mika Vainio.

  
• 03.24.2017

  Episode 037 – Christian Smith

  Christian Smith dropped in to discuss techno, DMC turntablism, and why Luke Slater is such a bad ass!

  
• 03.07.2017

  Episode 036 – Matrixxman & Setaoc Mass

  Train Wrecks returns! Matrixxman and Setaoc Mass stop by for a long one!

  
• 01.11.2017

  Episode 035 – Cari Lekebusch

  What happens when Zahn gets a rare interview with the 'godfather' of Swedish techno? A lot of questions about life, Kung Fu and video games!

  
• 12.30.2016

  Episode 034 – DJ Hyperactive

  During his recent visit to Berlin, the Chicago Techno veteran sounded off on the past, present, and future of Techno music!

  
• 11.30.2016

  Episode 033 – Regal

  Enemy Records' artists Regal and Z.I.P.P.O are two artists making their way through the ranks on the global circuit. Get their perspective on yesterday's Acid and today's Techno!

  
• 11.16.2016

  Episode 032 – Radio Slave

  Radio Slave and Dustin Zahn sound off on studio work, ghost producers, DJ polls, and above all...music!

  
• 11.09.2016

  Episode 031 – Eric Cloutier

  The Bunker NY resident stops by to chat about his trajectory through techno, including his new label "Palinoia"

  
• 10.26.2016

  Episode 030 – Developer

  Los Angeles' Developer drops in for a rare chat about all things techno, whiskey, and stories from the DJ booth.

  
• 10.19.2016

  Episode 029 – Douglas McCarthy (Nitzer Ebb)

  The Nitzer Ebb and Fixmer/McCarthy vocalist goes in-depth about the ups and downs of being in the music industry for over 30 years.

  
• 10.12.2016

  Episode 028 – Black Asteroid

  Black Asteroid discusses his unique outlook on techno, his taste in fashion, what motivates him in the studio, and of course, the sunglasses.

  
• 09.14.2016

  Episode 027 – Terence Fixmer

  Fixmer goes in-depth on his industrial roots, his diverse discography, and working with Douglas McCarthy in a post-Nitzer Ebb world.

  
• 08.18.2016

  Episode 026 – Ian Pooley

  Ian Pooley stopped by to chat about the early days, studio work, and all things techno and house!

  
• 08.04.2016

  Episode 025 – Patrik Skoog

  Patrik Skoog's diverse career spans a variety of aliases, numerous genres, and over 100 releases. Recently, Dustin caught up with Patrik to figure out what makes him tick.

  
• 07.06.2016

  Episode 024 – DJ Qu

  New York's DJ Qu drops by to promote his new album "Conjure" and explain his brand of house and techno: music for dancers, by a dancer.

  
• 06.29.2016

  Episode 023 – Ryan Elliott

  The Panorama Bar resident weighs in on house, techno, and his new Fabric Mix CD.

  
• 06.15.2016

  Episode 022 – Steve Bicknell

  In the 90s and early 00s, UK Techno legend Steve Bicknell was responsible for some of London's greatest techno parties and the highly credible Cosmic Records. He's back...

  
• 06.09.2016

  Episode 021 – Kyle Geiger & Jon Hester

  Jon Hester fills us in on upcoming releases for Dystopian and Afterlife. Kyle Geiger returns to co-host.