David Juno - Ecstatic Dance Sets

When my good friend Jessie moved from Wānaka to Ōtautahi Christchurch at the start of 2022, we pretty soon started talking about hosting an Ecstatic Dance together, with her facilitating and me behind the decks, curating a sound journey to allow the dancers to drop into their bodies. Jessie is already an experienced facilitator but for me this was a first, and was definitely outside of my comfort zone as a DJ who until this point really only played 4/4 music. It only took us until the end of 2022 to finally host an event, and we had the pleasure to use the chapel at Windrose house with leftover decorations from a Kiwiburn fundraiser party, hosted by Swing Fling - thank you so much to Windrose and Swing Fling for that!

This set feels very special for me in many ways. In one way I feel it shows my excitement to finally be able to share so much of the other songs and music that I love but never get (or choose) to play. It also feels special because of the participants: amazing humans from the community who support each other and lower each others' barriers to step outside our comfort zones. It feels special because Jessie has trusted me to deliver something she deems worthy of her facilitating. And it very much feels full of the summer energy that is properly kicking off here in Aotearoa New Zealand now. It also expresses some of the nervous energy I've been holding in my body for the last few months, and playing this set feels like a cathartic release of some of that anxiety.

I'm full of gratitude and bliss for this journey that I get to share with you now - a journey we're all on together, and always have been.

12/12/2022

Ecstatic Dance Sessions #1

I'm still at a loss for words for how well Jessie and my second co-hosted Ecstatic Dance event in Ōtautahi - Christchurch was received. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much!

On a beautiful wooden floor at St Martins Community Centre, 20-odd dancers from all walks of life gathered to journey, move, express, flow, dance, and explore clarity for the new year together.

A gentler journey than my first high-energy set in December 2022, this time I put together songs that invite you to take it slow while still embodying the energy of summer in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ecstatic Dance Sessions #2

Every year on July 25th, the Mayan Calendar takes a reflective breath between July 24th - the end of the previous year - and July 26th - the start of the following year. This day is known as the Green Day, or the Day Out of Time. This year a few of us happened to gather for a potluck, sound journey and ecstatic dance at The Exchange - XCHC in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand. I picked the theme after I had already committed to the date, but it became a fitting framework for reflecting, processing and recharging during this journey.

It was a bit of an experiment, playing a few ambient tracks after we all filled our bellies and shared stories and lying on the warm heated floor, before easing into a mellow and soon reinvigorating dance. Thanks to everyone who brought their energy, by the end of the dance the air was quite electric! I hope to do it again sometime soon.

The first half hour is an ambient sound journey, which then melts into the hour long ecstatic dance.

Track list:
Tayos Caves, Ecuador i by Jon Hopkins
Cry of the Morning Dove Song by Xavier Quijas Yxayotl
Listen (Instrumental) by Superposition & Alan Watts
Cleansing Rain Song for Mother Earth by Xavier Quijas Yxayotl
Naturaleza (Mose Edit)by Danit
Pismo Ceniza by Yeahman
Encore by Nicolas Jaar
Mr.Sub by Zeds Dead
The Legend of the Tattooed Face Woman by The National Fanfare of Kadebostany
Jericho by Iniko
Rumble in the Jungle by Zeds Dead
Baska Brothers by Parov Stelar
Xanadu by Ummet Ozcan
Slow Down by Christopher Schwarzwälder & Jo.Ke
Ella Sabía (feat. Manu Ela) by Ulises MonoAbe
Sumeru by Islandman
El Dorado by Gizmo Varillas
Will the Circle be Unbroken	- Bioshock Infinite OST
Tayos Caves, Ecuador ii by Jon Hopkins

A Day Out of Time - July 25th 2023 - Sound Journey and Ecstatic Dance

In this transformative somatic dance, we explored our powerful heart's love for the land. Facilitated by Emmalee Bevan with a live DJ set from myself, we danced under the open sky at a beautiful spot at Kura Tawhiti - Castle Hill, Aotearoa - New Zealand. I have so much aroha for this whenua, the people, the birds, the wind, the earth, the sky, the atua and all the kaitiaki of this natural treasure. Ngā mihi nui. 🙏🙏🙏

In this musical journey we invited participants to connect deeply with the rhythm of their own hearts and the pulse of the Earth, expanding our awareness and fostering a sense of love and reverence for the natural world.

The soundscape is a fusion of modern beats and harmonic blends that serve as a reminder of the deep connection we share with Mother Earth, inspiring a sense of awe and love for the nature. 🌎

Let's keep shining our light and radiating love outwards. 

💗💗💗

💗 Heartbeat of the Land | Somatic Dance Journey 💗

"MARIE CHAIN takes us on a, ecstatic tribal dance and sound healing journey! Experience a loving high vibration and togetherness through her carefully selected percussive melodic music, live vocals and the joyful screaming of the crowd. Dance, dream and fly as Marie enchants us with her soulful singing."
Guys, I loved every second of this dance journey with you!

Marie Chain live DJ Set at Ecstatic Dance Berlin 18/07/24

DeepChill

It's great pleasure and honor for us to present the Portuguese creator and producer, Smoked Falmon with what we can call... an epic masterpiece!
Since we first heard this track our minds were blown, the originality, the power, the Portuguese lyrics... We knew we had to share this with all of you, with special pride for being a creation Made in Portugal, created with authenticity and love while paying tribute to one of our greatest artists ever, António Variações. 

We are super happy to offer this Portuguese gem as Free Download. 

Thank you Nuno for the epic art, and for being such a wonderful being :)

Follow the Creator @smokedfalmon

Composing, recording, production, arrangement & mixing by your friend the Falmon @smokedfalmon

Post-mix & Master by Francesco Pintaudi (Foggy) - @foggymusic

Cover Artwork by Daniela Nunes (.daphne.) - @da.ph.n.e

Smoked Falmon - Preso num loop [Free Download]

My cup remains expanded and full after Relish Festival 2025, nestled in the lush native forest of the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand.

With deepest gratitude for all the beautiful souls and the land, I had the absolute delight of sharing two hours of tunes on the Friday night in the Chill n Cherish Lounge, at the far end of the Delicious Kitchen tent - the very heart and soul of Relish.

I only hit record a few tracks into the set, but since it was all an impromptu multi-genre musical journey, I didn't feel called to make any edits or rerecord the start of my set.

Enjoy!

Much love,
David <3

P.S. Thanks to Bear Heart for this beautiful photo of the kitchen tent.

David Juno | Cherish & Chill Lounge @ Relish Festival 2025

TSA THE WITCH weaves her magick in this Slomosensual mix through storytelling of love and longing for the beloved while reflecting the playful nature of life and its transitions from how we show up in love. It reflects the sadness, the playfullness, the deep heart love and ache while taking a listener on a deep journey into states of lovemaking with the music itself. The set changes its moods reflecting the feminine and her feelings that translate into melodic melodies and grimy, sexy bass of chaos. It sprinkles in some old memories of the songs that we all used to love and dance to and ignites and opens the hearts of those willing to receive.

TSA THE WITCH is devoted to inspiring feelings and embodied movement through her sets wether it is audio tapes or playing for festivals and Ecstatic Dances world wide.

Connect with the artist: @tsathewitch

Slomosensual 81 by TSA THE WITCH

@ezechiel-pailhes - River Day

@ronaldchristoph Feat Orlando - Take Off Baby (@landhouse Remix) 

@andiotto - Six (@golden-bug Remix)

Alien Alien feat. Igino - Perfidia

@matijasound & @richardelcox - What Kinda (Original Mix) 

@carrotgreen - Kalimbas

Julia Jacklin - Body (Saive & Kleiber Edit)

@mateusaleluia-music - Despreconceituosamente (Matija, Igual Edit)

@regndans & Vicente Mesa - Anochecer (Original)

Marabou - Morgen Nach Fest (Extended Version)

@iannisritter & @shuffle - Cross A Line (@wewideawake Remix)

@apaj_duc - Rub A Doubt

@lizardmusicc - Acid Calm

Anesthetized (Le Musee)

Restaurant playlist For Zest Ubud.
Mixed by @poyanshifter

Weekly Session #060 | With Poyan Shifter

If you're familiar with my Apukuna sound, you know I love to guide listeners and dance floors on expansive journeys from stillness and gentle textures, into full-blown ecstatic releases. But for this contribution to the amazing Baikal Nomads mixtape series, you'll experience another love of mine: pure, unfiltered dance floor bliss. Many of these tracks have been patiently lounging around in my 'crates', awaiting their moment for some Apukuna treatment. Well lounge no more! It's time to dance! May you dance and groove well my friend. Offered to you as a meditation, a movement, and a prayer for an awakening heart.

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TRACKLIST:

1. Omri Smadar & Yehezkel Raz - Corals Under the Sun (Remix) @yehezkelraz @omri-smadar
2. MD Pallavi & Andi Otto – Prayer to the Cloud @andiotto @pingipung
3. Lev Tatarov & Sinai – Shankar (Original Mix) @sinai_it @lev-tatarov @pipeandpochet
4. Max TenRom – Orisha @max-tenrom
5. R. Carlos Nakai – Inward Journey
6. Nomadic – Hikkomori @nomadic_escape
7. Dandara – L-Za @dandaramusic @atribecalledkotori
8. Deya Dova – (samples) @deya-dova
9. Landikhan – GT DWN (Original Mix) @lndkhn
10. Max TenRom – Empty Space @max-tenrom
11. Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moons – Lovers Eyes (Mohe Pi Ki Najariya) @damianlazarus @crosstownrebels
12. Giovanny Aparicio – Velo Que Bointo @dj-giovanny-aparicio @solselectas
13. Zazou & Stephan Zovsky – This Walk (Original Mix) @zovsky @3000-grad
14. Dj Tomer & Ricardo – Zulu ft. Kyaku Kyadaff (Original Mix) @djtomer @myothersideofthemoon
15. Ngalah Oreyo – GALA GALA (UMOJA Roots Percussion Remix) @umojaworldwide @clubcruise
16. Be.Lanuit – Santë (Original Mix) @be-lanuit @afroterraneo
17. Aloisio Menezes & Guga Stroeter – Ibi Alujá (Xangô) (ElPeche Remix) @elpeche
18. Blay Ambolley – Simi Rapp (Original Mix) @multiculti
19. Mind Groove – The Sailor and the Mountain (feat. Manuel Obeso) @mind-groove @seven-villas-records

Mixtape #242 by Apukuna

Ecstatic Dance Christchurch - 22/2/25

A cinematic downtempo journey with live vocals by Plutaya

This mix is a carefully woven thread of slow-burning rhythms, organic textures and subtle emotional crescendos. Each track holds space for silence, breath, and raw connection — while live vocals by Plutaya cut through with intimate fragility and unspoken clarity.
It’s a blend of downtempo, slow techno, ambient bass and emotional electronica, crossing over between late-night solitude and soft shared movement.

The selection moves from hypnotic to vulnerable, from shadowy basslines to lyrical spells. Recorded in one take, with live performance woven through like a thread of smoke.

Perfect for:
🌘 post-club decompression
🌿 inner tripping
🕯️ or staring into candlelight like it’s 1450 and you’re cursed beautifully.

lilu2804

Tanz in den Mai @Permakultur 30.04.25

German-born David Juno discovered electronic music in Jena before moving to New Zealand. Melody and organic sounds are at the core of the music he is passionate about, through different tempos and moods within the 4/4 realm of house and downtempo. David Juno concocts harmonious brews that enthrall listeners at large and small gatherings; clandestine woodland rendezvous; thundering, pitch-black basement blowouts, light-speed gigs aboard gleaming spaceships, and even interdimensional celestial soirées. He's a regular at XCHC and core member of Mary Hush. David Juno is a sonic conduit - his sets create atmospheric journeys that connect audiences through sonic storytelling, ranging from dark, spacious soundscapes to bright, energetic peaks that capture the full spectrum of human emotion and experience - with all the nuances in between.

2024
Abracadabra at Ponderosa Ranch - March - Waihi, NZ
Shipwrecked Festival - February - Te Arai, NZ

2023
Rhythm & Alps Festival Yumm Zone - December - Cardrona, NZ
Summer Technical
Mary Hush VI: The Holographic Hotel - May - Christchurch, NZ
Relish Festival - March - Waimate, NZ
Splore Festival @ Lucky Star - February - Tapapakanga, NZ
Kiwiburn @ Swing Fling, Paradox, Devour & Delight - January - Hunterville, NZ

2022
Splitfest - September - Temple Basin, NZ

2021
Mary Hush presents Simulation '75 - Dec 18 - Christchurch, NZ
Super Sounds w/ Harry Charles and Laminar - Aug 6 - Christchurch, NZ
Abracadabra Festival - July 23-25 - Waihi, NZ
Mary Hush Presents: Night Dive to Neptune - May 1 - Christchurch, NZ
Omnishakti Festival - Feb 28 - Takaka Hill, NZ
Shipwrecked Festival - Feb 14 - Te Arai, NZ
Kiwiburn - Swing Fling and Paradox - Hunterville, NZ
Flux First Birthday (with Beacon Bloom) - Jan 16 - Christchurch, NZ

2020
Slow Motion 01 - Dec 4 - Christchurch, NZ
XCHC: The Underworld - Oct 31 - Christchurch, NZ
Mary Hush Presents: Slow Boat to Centauri - Jul 25 - Christchurch, NZ
XCHC: Where the Wild Things Are - Jul 17 - Christchurch, NZ
Mary Hush Presents: Aftergloom Delight - Jan 17 - Christchurch, NZ

2019
Something Else Festival - Nov 15 - Lake Sumner Park, NZ


Header photo by Lukas Vacha during my set at Shipwrecked 2021

A Day Out of Time - July 25th 2023 - Sound Journey and Ecstatic Dance

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