Into The Wild Presented by Contra and Casey Jones

We asked 15 DJs what their favorite tracks were to play in the club last year. We compiled their answers and created a compilation mix of their secret weapons.

The vibes and energy span from chilled out organic house to high energy disco including stripped down tech house and full bodied deep house.

Best of 2021 - DJ Favorites

Dara is a Los Angeles based techno producer and DJ whose sound spans from groovy dark techno to raw hypnotic techno 🌀

He incorporates many sub genres into his style echoing the array of inspirations he hears in the techno scene. This guest mix details his current vibe in the studio and even includes an unreleased original track "Funktion"

ch. 01 guest mix - DARA ASHRAFI

@willcollinsgrooves is a DJ/Producer from the South Bay of Los Angeles and founder of record label @soledadbeachclub with some of his best friends from growing up and within the music scene 🌴 Inspired by heavy percussion and groovy vocals, Will uses elements from Tech & Minimal House to develop his true sound as an artist and for the label ♨️

With his debut release on Soledad Records coming out April 1st, 'Deep Talk' captures a bouncy minimal bassline with glitchy ear candy, eliciting some of his core inspirations throughout dance music.

ch. 02 guest mix - WILL COLLINS

Based in LA, NICA is a DJ heavily inspired by the culture and community of underground dance music. Her unique sound blends energetic basslines with deep, soulful rhythms as well as darker and more powerful tones. She has appeared on lineups alongside Mat.Joe, Amtrac, Durante and many others, and continues to make big waves within the electronic scene.

ch. 03 guest mix - NICA

Knowing and respecting the origins of house music, Branqueeno brings fun, groovy music and energy to inclusive and safe spaces. She plays a range of house music, from funky, soulful, disco, classic, jackin, acid, tech, and minimal. 

This mix is heavy on the classic and acid house elements, with a little tech house sprinkled in. Hope you enjoy it!

ch. 04 guest mix - BRANQUEENO

Just two goons with the tunes enjoying life on the dancefloor & behind the decks. Originally from Northern New Jersey, Riva & Bianca have been lucky to explore & grow their music interests together over the years. This exploration has cultivated an appreciation for many genres, but it's quite clear that house & techno is their strongest love language. The duo has played at tons of shows, plenty of afters, radio shows, Hulaween Festival, Elements Festival Sound camps, and provided support for artists like Cloonee, LP Giobbi, Gene Farris,  J.WORRA, Steve Darko, MINA, Joey with the Mustache, Alexis Tucci, & more along the way.

ch. 05 guest mix - RIVA + BIANCA

DAVI is a NYC based house DJ with roots in LA. By sharing time between the cities, DAVI has acquired a distinct sound incorporating the styles of both coasts. He mixes a wide range of music - including house, tech, and minimal. Expect groovy melodies alongside heavy bass for his guest mix.

ch. 06 guest mix - DAVI

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