Dark faces proudly presents the first episode of the dark faces podcast with an exclusive Set by Pieter Borgh.

Pieter Borgh is a cutting edge DJ and master of the dark arts. Pieter always brings fresh, innovative sounds to his sets and this one is no exception.

We have been lucky enough to secure the recording from Pieter Borgh's very own Transmission 2.0 set as our first episode. We are Honoured to share Pieter's music through our platform and we hope you enjoy the journey as much as we have!

www.facebook.com/pieterborghsound/
@pieterborgh
www.instagram.com/geared4techno/

DARK FACES PODCAST 01 - PIETER BORGH

Dark faces presents episode 2 of the Dark faces podcast, featuring @charles_wood! Charlie has delivered us a freshly recorded set from deep in the naughty north of Aotearoa. 

Inspired by general life in uncertain times, Charles has put together a raw, stripped back and industrial sound. A mean underground, gritty and dirty journey, with elements of beauty and depth layered sporadically throughout.

you can find more of charlie here in the links below:

https://soundcloud.com/charles_wood
https://www.instagram.com/c_nizzel/
https://www.facebook.com/charlesbarretwood

DARK FACES PODCAST 02 - CHARLES WOOD

Dark Faces proudly presents episode 03 of the Dark faces podcast. This month's episode features klang boss and certified Ableton instructor, SAMARI. 

@samari has delivered us a fresh industrial techno set that really packs a punch. High energy, with gritty industrial sounds, This artist really knows how to deliver the blows!

Stay tuned, as later on this week we will be following up this release with an in depth interview, which delves into the mind behind the music. 

So, enough said. Buckle up, and enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/samari
https://www.instagram.com/samarimusic/
https://www.facebook.com/samarimusic

DARK FACES PODCAST 03 - SAMARI

DARK FACES Welcomes Octave Parango to the podcast for the fourth edition of the dark faces podcast series. We found Octave at an underground festival in Hawkes bay last weekend. When we heard his set, we knew he would be a great fit for the series.

Octave describes his mix as a set that begins with melodic techno then evolves towards a harder techno. With sometimes hypnotic and melancholic tone.

To familiarise yourself with Octave, Take a read of his bio below...

French DJ, Octave Parango played in clubs and festivals in France ( Magazine Club, Aeronef, les nuits electriques , jardin électronique and even in a Greenroom at the Main Square Festival by Live Nation)
He had the opportunity to perform with Carl Craig, Octave One, FJAAK, Radio Slave, Alan Fitzpatrick, Timid Boy, Marco Faraone, Bambounou, Joris Delacroix, Louisahhh, Ben Vedren…
He joins the Galaxie Radio team for the 2018-2019 season, a radio show every Saturday.
Octave Parango released one EP with N.A.M.E family records, three EPs with Enlace Records, signed with Real Rhythm for a remix, and released a song on Natura Viva. Resolutely melodic techno projects.


links to Octave parango can be found below.

Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/octave-parango.
Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3C5SK8t7YAfxhtwR7e3IxS
Fb : https://www.facebook.com/OctaveParang0/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/octaveparangomusic/

DARK FACES PODCAST 04 - OCTAVE PARANGO

This month's edition of the Dark faces Podcast features New Zealand's best kept Psytech secret, @chai-mel A.K.A Chai! this up and coming Artist has delivered us a fresh, driving, pumping and, twisted Psytech set. @chai-mel has exceeded our expectations. So, we hope that you enjoy this mix as much as we do. 

To learn a bit more about this months artist, here is @chai-mel's bio, in her words.

"Chai is a newcomer DJ from Germany. Her passions are mind-expanding and earthy sounds. In the past years she experimented a lot with different music styles and is currently concentrating on playing meticulously selected psychedelic techno and zenon. Chai isn't scared to flash the crowd with full-on and psytrance either.

After getting into DJing, Chai and her friends started the "Moving Neighbours Collective". They organised a couple of memorable Doofs around New Zealand. That's where she made her debut and gained experience while sharing an open-minded mentality."  

find out more about @chai-mel here:

https://soundcloud.com/chai-mel
https://www.instagram.com/melaton___/

DARK FACES PODCAST 05 - CHAI

For the 6th edition of the DARK FACES podcast, we have a premier mix by Dark faces co-founder & Resident, JAYNA HAZE.

we are incredibly proud and excited to share with you, JAYNA HAZE's highly anticipated first mix to be shared publicly, and, what better way to present it to you all than through her own label.

this Is a classic, no holds barred, twisted psytech mix, featuring signature sounds and atmospheres that Define the DARK FACES identity.

JAYNA HAZE is a relatively new DJ, however, she is not to be underestimated. A true techno lover, Born and raised in Germany. she spent years in the underground nightlife scene in Dortmund, working bars and after hour clubs, immersed in techno. with countless hours on dance floors, conditioning her ears for what would be her unexpected musical journey to come.

with 2 successful gigs under her belt. JAYNA HAZE is quickly establishing herself as a promising artist of a darker nature.

We are patiently waiting for the world to open, so we can dance together again all under one roof. but, in the meantime, this will do the trick.

DARK FACES PODCAST 06 - JAYNA HAZE

This is the recording of our night set @ Raglan Burn # 4 (Finn Jackson B2B Jayna Haze)
aka Eleanor's Earthshaking Exit! ( April 2022 ) 
Hope you enjoy.

Tracklist:
1. Handsdown, Leigh Boy - Dust Snake (AndReew Remix) [Jaw Dropping Records]
2. Deborah De Luca - Hey Britney (Raw Mix)
3. Robert Vasilev - Unknown Pleasures (Original Mix) [SET ABOUT]
4. Funk Soul - Horisone
5. TechDeeJ - Underground [Subios Records]
6. Kaytronik - Nice Mutha
7. Reza Golroo - Machine Elves(Original Mix)[POINTZERO Records] 
8. Jouska - Aunt Rosemary's Tea Party
9. mrmsoun6 - Addition (Original Mix)[Subios Records] 
10. blacklight - doppel (matt dwellers remix)
11. Egomorph - The Naked Lunch [Psy4Aliens]
12. Rafael Cerato & NekliFF - Marrakesh (Kasper Koman Remix)[Manual Music]
13. TIM TASTE - Trapped (Original Mix) [Sinus Recordings]
14. Andertwin - Daylight Debauchery
15. Valentine Pascual - Affected Baby (Mycell Remix)
16. Momo Dobrev & Dennis Smile - Abomination (Original Mix) 
17. Chriss Jay - Danger [Phobia Music Recordings]
18. Miles from Mars - Uprising (Tom Baker Remix)
19. Drunken Kong - Realize (Original Mix) [Octopus Recordings]
20. Inphasia & Nodin - Audiostrike (Thomas Evans & Maido Remix)
21. Reza Golroo - Molly(Original Mix)[POINTZERO Records]
22. Rafael Cerato & Gabriel Moraes - Rubik (Original Mix)

DARK FACES @ RAGLAN BURN #4 (NIGHT)

On a sunny Sunday morning, Dark faces took to the decks to deliver a dreamy & deep progressive house set. Boogies were had over Coffee and Bloody marys. a beautiful morning accompanied by a beautiful soundtrack. it was an Honour to play these tracks for everyone at the 4th Raglan burn.)

We Hope you enjoy.

Tracklist:
1. Sailor & I - Thinking about you(Thomas Gandey Radio Slave Remix)
2. Peku & Bluntac - By my side(Original Mix)
3. Maty Owl - Along the Maze (Antdot Remix)
4. Durante & Hana - Days Pass (Extended Mix)
5. Thankyou City - Nothi'n but chi ( Doppel Chimix)
6. Budakid - Orrery
7. Stan Kolev - Opia
8.Jickow - The Nemesis Of Love (Marc DePulse Remix)
9. Township rebellion - Magna spae
10. Bross (Ro)& Jelly for the Babies - Alhena
11. Everything in its right place (edit)
12. Binaryh - Black Widow

DARK FACES @ RAGLAN BURN #4 (DAY)

For this month's edition of the Dark faces podcast series, we Humbly welcome Insomniak records co founder & director, Onderbroek.

Curating a journey into modern techno, Onderbroek seamlessly flows through different styles, grooves and tempos, With Pumping baselines and thumping kicks as well a cutting edge track selection, all while keeping and underlying grunt.

Onderbroek is one of the most intense Deep & Melodic Techno artist in New Zealand and Director & co-founder of the label Insomniak Records.

He started in the early 2000s in the boom of electronic music in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Onderbroek represents the new school of the underground music.
Mixing in clubs, and Festivals he lounge himself into the industry in South America and Europe & New Zealand.

Find out more about Onderbroek & Insomniak records, Here.

https://soundcloud.com/fernando-gru
https://www.instagram.com/fer_onderbroek_gru/
https://soundcloud.com/insomniak-records
https://www.instagram.com/insomniak_records/

DARK FACES PODCAST 07 - ONDERBROEK

After a brief hiatus, We are back with a new installment of the dark faces podcast series. featuring label co-founder, Finn Jackson. 

This edition is a mix that was recorded at a private Matariki celebration in Raglan. Finn describes the mix as Punchy, progressive house. followed by clean, minimal techno to round off the mix!

we are so glad to be releasing music again and we have a lot more to come. diverse artists from all around the country and the globe itself. all with a unique flavour of a darker nature.

so, thank you all for sticking with us. please enjoy the mix!

DARK FACES PODCAST 08 - FINN JACKSON

@FinnJacksonnz took on the duty of opening the floor for the weekend of Dark faces 3. 

Finn Warmed up the floor and settled the crowd in for a night of deep progressive minimal cuts.

Enjoy!

Finn Jackson @ DARK FACES 03 - YOT CLUB

@JaynaHaze opened infamous ink bar by delivering her own signature sound. 

The club quickly filled and the vibe was phenomenal. Deep psychedelic cuts, grunty basslines & brooding atmospheres echoed through ink. 

Enjoy!

JAYNA HAZE @ DARK FACES 03 - INK

For this Month's edition, we are very excited to present you all with This one off, unique live recording by Bomb Dylan from Dark faces 03, at Ink Bar. 

Following the groovy, gritty warm up sets by Jayna haze and Arokx, Bomb Dylan was Presented a full floor and the journey began. slowly but surely, he delved into Deep tech, Wobbles, and twisted sounds that rounded his set out to what became the perfect recipe for movement. 

Just like you, we have been eagerly anticipating reliving this party and now, we can. In this edition of the Dark faces podcast.

DARK FACES PODCAST 09 - BOMB DYLAN @ INK BAR

This month's edition marks 10 episodes since we began the podcast so we decided it would only be fitting to have Auckland's queen of the dark arts and Geared resident, EMERGY.

in her own words, Emergy describes her mix as a selection of tracks which resonate with the darker side. deep and driving, with a psychedelic twist ..while maintaining a funky and playful vibe throughout.


:find the artist:
@djemergy

Enjoy!!

DARK FACES PODCAST 10 - EMERGY

Returning rejuvenated and refreshed. Jayna Haze releases a new mix to showcase her sound. Drawing from inspiritation and experiences overseas, she expresses herself through the melodies and basslines which weave and carry you through her set.

SET LIST:
James Monro - Places
Peku & Bluntac-By My Side (Samwise Remix)
APHE - Downpour (Original Mix)
APHE - Figure 5 (Le Son Du Placard Remix)
BOHO & Celic - Love Affair (DUB Version)
Citizen Kain - Lipstick Sucker (Original Mix)
JØKR - Little More (Original Mix)
David Phoenix, mrmsoun6 - Decontamination (TiM TASTE Remix)
Tim Taste - Get Lost (Original Mix)
Melanie Massa - No Disappointment (Original Mix)
Bendtsen - Power (Daniel Ladox Remix)
APHE - Rumo (Original Mix)
Ian Cris, Crescendoll - In the Sun Without Leather
Roman Adam - Liar (Original Mix)
David Phoenix-Deploy (8kicks Remix)
Bendtsen & Alan Murphy - Beirut Calling (Original Mix)
Tim Taste - Not the Same (Original Mix)
Bastet, Rommo - Genesys (Zafer Atabey Remix)
Reza Golroo , Landi Christine - Hide And Seek
Kalkara - Resistance (Original Mix)
Diamandy & OCB - Insanity Syndrome (Trilingo Remix)
Le Son Du Placard - Who Are You (Original Mix)
Breger - Public Secret (Sascha Ciccopiedi Remix)
NiM - Ash Roy, Lewis. - Stargazer (Original Mix)
Sascha M. - Synapse Into Space
Tim Taste, JAVIIS - Meltdown (Original Mix)

JAYNA HAZE MIX 01

Finn Jackson had the pleasure of warming up the club for none other than @antixmusic at their recent labour weekend takeover of the Yot club in Raglan.

Finn Jackson ANTIX Warm up - YOT CLUB

This months edition of the podcast features VUDU.

VUDU has been summoned from the mid southern realms of Otautahi to dig through his archives and join forces with the DARK FACES Podcast, to release an experimental freestyle of basslines and button pushing, focused around Techno variants, Electro & Breaks. 

VUDU explores the darker side of electronic music, balancing sub genres. mixing them effortlessly to create a rigid atmospheric blend of bass, 140, breaks and minimal.

DARK FACES PODCAST 11 - VUDU

Dark faces presents: Finn Jackson  @ AUM Festival 2023 (LO-FI)

"This New Years, I had the pleasure to be a part of a team of artists who brought in the New year for hundreds and thousands of smiling faces at Aum festival 22/23.

Being by far my favourite edition of Aum festival to date, I played on the Kanuka stage, deep in the early hours til dawn. 

my sound has developed throughout the years and with thanks to all of your support, from labels, my partner and the electronic music community. I was able to showcase what I have been working hard to present these last few years. 

Thank you all for staying up for the ride! and for those of you who missed it, We hope this recording will do!"

FINN JACKSON @ AUM Festival 2023 (LO-FI)

At this years edition of Kiwiburn I had the honour of playing after NZ legend, Tom Cosm, at the Funkhutt. I took over the decks at 4am, shortening my set after Tom played an extended set. the vibe was so hot that I didn't even mind! So here is 55 minutes of my favourite dark minimal and psytech selections... Enjoy!

JAYNA HAZE @ Kiwiburn 2023 - Funkhutt Friday

Dark faces proudly presents. Jayna Haze B2B Finn Jackson. A.K.A DARK FACES, at Shipwrecked Festival 2023.

This year we had the honour of playing on the magical vessel known as the Janky mermaid! We took over the helm from noon, to set sail on a voyage that lead our crew on a journey of deep, progressive sounds which beckoned to the wandering, salty souls of Shipwrecked. We reached corners far and wide. Slowly navigating our way through minimal, melodic and rolling electric seas'. After one and a half hours, we sighted land on the horizon! and we knew our journey was done. 

Thank you all who came, danced, hung out and supported us for our debut at the mighty Shipwrecked festival.

(image credit: G.Design)

DARK FACES @ SHIPWRECKED 2023

This set is dedicated to Rudy and Ingrid. I poured my heart and soul into my music on this night. it was an emotional journey from start to finish. one that will be very close to my heart &I hope some of my feelings are felt through listening to This mix. So please, Enjoy! <3

JAYNA HAZE @ DMTH

Fresh recording of our set at Taniwhas den in the Wellington region. We played at 1:30-3pm on Saturday afternoon, setting the mood for the night to come. Thanks to everyone who braved the scorching heat and came down for a boogie and also a big thanks to the Taniwhas crew for having us for an unforgettable weekend!

Dark Faces @ Taniwhas Den 2024

proudly presenting our first recording from Shipwrecked festival. Jayna delivered her favourite tracks and sounds which keep her moving. tracks that are close to her heart from her favourite peak time producers and musical creators, curated into a mix that we could not wait to share with you all! playtime was 2:30am Saturday night. 

Thanks to all the producers who create the music we play and if you like what you hear then feel free to comment for the track ID's

JAYNA HAZE @ SHIPWRECKED 2024

Its been a while since we have released a mix but we thought this one would be fitting! 

Presenting a very special recording from our set at this years edition of Raglan burn, which we dedicated to our dear friend Brett, AKA Boppa. Thank you for everyone who came along with us for the ride. A truly memorable set and one that we'l never forget.

R.I.P Boppa!

DARK FACES @ Raglan burn 2024 (Boppa burn)

Really proud of this set and even more excited to share this with all of you! It was an honour to close out an Epic tour that came at a pivotal time in my life when i needed it the most. Big Thanks to the lads from Antix and all the people who we spent time with that looked after us along the way. That was seriously special!

Its safe to say we ended this tour on a high note and i couldn't be happier! As for whats next.. well Summer is well and truly on its way. But in the mean time, check out this mix to get a taste of whats to come!

Also big shout out to bomb dylan for producing and sending me the opening track. Its called "cloud & mountain (bomb dylan remix)" and it is out and available everywhere. check it!

Cover art shot by the very talented Reid OConnell 📸

Closing set for ANTIX XXV tour @ The mothership 18.10.24

1-3am at Dystopia festival over the weekend. Pacy minimal and psytech. Enjoy! 

Finn Jackson @ Dystopia festival

Recorded in the early hours at he Hut. Enjoy!

Sunrise @ The Hut

I'm proud to finally share the recording of my set from Golden Valley. A beautiful festival run by the LO-FI Productions crew that took place on a mountain top overlooking the east coast of Aotearoa. I played from 3:30 to 5:00 AM, just before sunrise. Enjoy!

Finn Jackson @ Golden valley 2025

NEXT:  TBA


▪️DARK FACES & THIS MUST BE IT
▪️Envisioned by @FinnJacksonnz & @JaynaHaze
▪️Showcasing the dark faces of the NZ techno scene
✉️ Contact: darkfacesnz@gmail.com

Finn Jackson has been Djing since 2018. Getting his start in the after hour scene, he quickly gravitated to the decks and in turn decided to unknowingly tell his story through music over the next 6 years. As co-founder of NZ based imprint and label, Dark faces. Finn has been passionately co creating and running many a club night as well as holding a residency at the Legendary Yot club for the last 2 years. along with his residency, Finn has been a regular on the festival circuit. playing Aum New years eve festival for the last 4  years in a row, Shipwrecked music and arts festival for the last 2 years in a row as well as various other festivals and burns nationwide. Finn also co-directs his own boutique music and arts festival named "This must be it" which is held annually on the west coast of Raglan. 

2025 sees new projects for Finn as a co founder as well as promoter and booker for a new underground venue in Raglan named “The Hut” which has quickly been gaining traction as a respected club with a consistent string of successful parties which are run by a new imprint in which he is part of named Mudflat recordings. As well as new projects, Finn is broadening his Horizons in 2025 with a summer tour in Europe.

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