Always a pleasure to chat with Peter and Claire from Isolator, a well-respected techno duo here in San Francisco!

This 2-hour set features lots of favorite tracks from 2021, including John Tejada, KiNK, Planetary Assault Systems + more!!  Starts of deep and groovy and gradually progresses to some banging techno, enjoy friends!

EP 69: Isolator & Friends

Excited to share the 5th volume of my series "Deep Into the Bay." I've enjoyed this series so incredibly much, because Deep House is the core of my roots in electronic music.  Enjoy these deep, sexy and atmospheric sounds from some stellar DJ/Producers - perfect music for that daytime lounging by the pool vibe,  grooving on a road trip in your car, or winding down at night after the party with that special someone... enjoy!

Tracklist

1.  The Cranes of Gadgety Valley - Sven Väth
2. Lessing (Melchior Productions Ltd Cosmos Mix) - @stekkeofficial
3. Tango in the Rain - Serhe (@user-6248710 )
4. Waste (Ry X Remix) - Rhye ( @rhyemusic )
5. Ain’t Got Everything - Gene Tellem
6. Underpool (Losoul Remix) - Renato Figoli
7. Brining It - Retromigration
8. Love Emotions (Nostalgic Mix) - The Godfathers of Deep House SA
9. How to Find - Stekke
10. Land Before Time - Love Over Entropy
11. Up to you (Fulltone Remix) - UNDERHER & Midnight Workouts
12. Parapanda - Gorge
13. Romcomcrime - Steve Huerta
14. Free Your Mind - Spymaster
15. Little Helper 381-5 - Dylan Griffin & Chad B
16. Crowd - Nu Sky
17. Vanishing Point - Alex Arnout
18. Malibu - Burnski & Robert James
19. New Years Day Acid (John Tejada Remix) - Josh Wink
20. Wet - Stephen Brown
21. Evenflow - Hanna

Deep Into The Bay, Vol. 5

What a pleasure to represent Airpusher in the 1015 basement for this special night of tunes! DJ Koze and Roman Flugel have been an integral part of my "go-to" artists that I follow for releases and influence. The musicality and production prowess is unmatched and well-respected around the globe, and it was an honor to have the opportunity to play a supporting set that night.  Enjoy the groove - it was defintely one of those "work the crowd" kinds of sets, so enjoy the journey as I tried various styles to keep the dancefloor pumping! 

Tracklist:

1.  Brian Le Bon - Roman Flugel
2. Take Off - Galaxy Lane
3. Horatio (Funkbias Remix) - Dorsia
4. Under the Dome - Fulltone
5. Music Hypnotises - Rex the Dog
6. Without My Ways - Davi
7. Circus (Unreleased) - J-KIND
8. Studio E - Jex
9. Enter the Light - Galaxy Lane
10. Monrovia Kids - Steve Mill
11. Brutal Romance - Tom Trago
12. Sintezator (Vinyl Version) - KiNK

J - KIND Live At 1015:  DJ Koze & Roman Flugel Support Set

So honored to do a guest mix for Proton!!  I explored some deep, dubby house vibes at the beginning, and increased the energy throughout the mix, ending with some melodic and banging techno to close it out.  I enjoyed this set very much, and hope you do too!

Tracklist ***********

Stereoteric -	Pacified (Stekke Ambient Re-Interpretation)
Afriqua -	Sexism (Original Mix)
Chris Malinchak -	Question (Original Mix)
Paul St. Hilaire, Cobblestone Jazz -	Skank (Cobblestone Jazz Reconstruction)
Ekoboy -	Basement (Original Mix)
John Tejada -	Hollow Hemispheres
Gene Tellem -Mind Readers
WENTINK, Frits -	Geese
Boris Brejcha -	In Memory of Love
Rhauder -No News
Billy Dalessandro - Joust_(Original Mix)
SiD -Scene (Original Mix)
Sven Väth - Catharsis (Original Mix)
Eric Ross	 - Perfect Wonderful (J-Kind Playa Remix)
Orlando Voorn - So Deep
KiNK - Sintezator
Der Verfall - LSD Intro (Crazy Color Mix)
Harvey McKay - Midnight
Monika Kruse, Voodooamt	- Ground Zero (2021 Remaster)_(Original Mix)
Jonas Kopp - Transmission From Maia
Harvey McKay - Forgotten
Deetron	- Glass (Original Mix)
Radio Hell, Radio Slave, DJ Hell - Radio Hell (Original Mix)
Janice -	C
James Ruskin, DVS1 -	Page 3 (Original Mix)
Los Hermanos - In Deeper Presence

Proton Amplified Radio Mix, July 2022

Spent a week on the boat with some wonderful DJ's and friends from all over the world, hosted by the wonderful Amare, the Belgian melodic house DJ/Producer. I was able to record this sunset set from the boat one evening, which provided a superb soundtrack for the peaceful and serene surroundings on the beautiful Red Sea in Egypt. 

Such wonderful memories with this group of fine individuals that I will forever cherish!

J-KIND live @ Floating Audacious, Egypt/Red Sea, May 2022

Burning Man was such a blast this year, OMG! Hot and windy as to be expected, but also full of love, innovation, artistic expression and BANGING TUNES!

Tone Rangole had me swing by his camp and lay down a 1 hour set on Wednesday night. This one is packed full of classic and new jams. Many thanks for having me as a guest!

****Tracklist****

1.  Fun With Triangles - Beards of Mahogany
2. Tanzstube - Dario D’Attis
3. In The House (Jason Hodges Remix) - DJ Deeon, Missy, Gettoblaster
4. Recalled - TMX
5. I’m Losing My Mind - Eduardo De La Calle, Romina Cohn
6. Shallow (Edwin Oosterwal Remix) - Joris Voorn
7. Basement - Ekoboy
8. Mooger Fooger - Dense & Pika
9. Around the Bay (Martin Buttrich Remix) - Davide Squillace & Luca Bacchetti
10. In Da Cloudz - Steady Rock
11. Grandmaster Acid - Trackmaster Dre
12. Cheval (Przewalski’s Eastern Bounce) - Panash
13. TLV - Trackmaster Dre
14. This is For You (Robag Wruhme, S Chukka Boot Rekksmoe Remix) - Moenster 
15. Sh____ Kitty - DJ Homewrecker

Live At Comfy Cozy Voodoo Lounge, Burning Man 2022

Warm up set for the 2/11 Opel Underground party

Valentine's Day Grooves

I had the 2pm opening set at @cptnjay birthday party - a spectacular outdoor venue in Richmond, CA  right by the water. It was great setting the vibes for an amazing party celebrating a homie!

Enjoy this mix that includes artists like:

@timgreen
@dwson-official
@buddynice
@guygerber
@tigerskin
@ronbasejam

...and many more!

Live @ Cptn Jay's Birthday, May 2023

Restore (Instrumental - Rough Cut)

Ibiza Stardust Radio October 2023

Live At Halloween Midway 2023

Some of my favorite tracks of 2023 that I may or may not have played out. Some new, some CLASSICS

J-KIND's Sounds of 2023

J - KIND Live At Node Reunion March 2024

We had another epic Yes! Records label party at Pyramind Studios in San Francisco, CA in April 2024. Always stoked to join the decks with co-owners Jon Barnes and Cptn Jay! The vibes were on POINT the entire night - enjoy this excerpt of the night!

J-KIND Live At Yes! Records April 2024

Was honored to be invited by @Sophiaprise to close the "Techno Opera" fundraiser event. I brought some dramatic, cinematic techno tracks to play. I was about to close the night with an ambient track, and then got approval to play a little longer, ending on a strong, groovy note! Many thanks to the folks that came out to support - enjoy the journey.

Live @ Techno Opera - Hotel Utah Saloon - SF - November 1 2024

In The Streets of LA Now V2

J-Kind is often known for his massive techno sound and funky tech house, however this is the first mix of a new series exploring a world of sultry Deep House.  Deep House was certainly a major influence to his sound back in 2001, which is carefully and meticulously explored during his sets every 4th Saturday at Wish Bar in SF during Happy Hour.  Enjoy the journey!  Track list below.

1.  Dans La Nuit - Horror Inc
2. The Brighter the Light (Octo Octa Remix) - The Juan Maclean, Octo Octa
3. Chord Cluster - Steve Bug, Langenberg
4. Magnetic Souls - YokoO, Reza
5. No Wicked for the Rest - Lee Burridge, Lost Desert
6. Timelapse (Matter Remix) - Matter, SEQU3L
7. A Sanguine Lamb (Huxley Remix) - Huxley, Jonny Cade
8. Kaiserkraft (Retza’s Day Dream Mix) - Retza, Luc Angenehm
9. No! No! No! No! - Axel Boman
10. Raw Tool (Marco Marset’s Laugh Raw Mix) - Steven Cock, Marco Marset
11. Purple Drank (Original Mix) - Axel Boman
12. Sisco Visco - Nyra
13. Midnight 20 - Senzala 
14. Journey of the Mind - Serhan Guney

Volume I

Deep Into the Bay, Vol. 1

This is the 2nd volume of my "What is Techno?" series.  Deep, introspective, tribal, fascinating sounds full of percussions, bells, synths, crunchiness and grit.  Techno to me is less about "I'm waiting for that vocal so I can sing along!" and more about "how the @#!% did they make this and what were they smoking?!" 

The great composers of classical music centuries ago didn't include vocals in their compositions, yet the musicianship of their art is unquestionable.  Now, with modern day tools & synths, we can create unique sounds and patterns that speak to us intellectually, whilst simultaneously providing a foundation to dance to.  

Enjoy the journey!

Tracklist:

1.  Sapo Scream - Rene Wise
2.  Setting the Scene - Surgeon
3. Better Play With My Balls - Stanislav Tolkachev
4. Variable Mass Systems - Be Bop
5. Earth Sinking Into Water - Surgeon
6. Nine - Psyk
7. Tiger (James Ruskin Blueprint Mix) - Dimitri Andreas
8. You Taught Me How to Hate - Stefan Vincent
9. Sirens - Ben Klock
10. Bella Figura - Oliver Kapp
11. Ripple Effects - Jon Hester
12. Subway - Markus Suckut 
13. Glory B - Floorplan
14. Retro - Ray Kajioka
15. Hook - Slv

What is Techno?  vol. II by J-KIND

Most know me for my banging techno & tech house sets, however I deeply rooted in Deep House and House music as well.  I was quite thrilled to have the opportunity to play a Deep House Yoga event at New Years, at the Midway.   

I set the mood in the room as the instructor, Krystle Sarkissian, led the group through the yoga class, so enjoy the journey of sounds as we flowed from warmup and meditation through various stages of yoga practices.

Deep House Yoga - Therapy Session 8 - Midway Fresh Start 2020 with J-Kind

This was recorded live for Angela's weekly online class, "Buff Yoga."

Angela Watson's Buff Yoga Mix

So thankful that @synaesthesia_collective selected me to perform for their Black Lives Matter Artist Showcase & Fundraiser, featuring 5 hours of black artists from many genres playing their sounds.

I reflected on the many black artists that have influenced me throughout my ~20-year career, and selected some tracks that I've played before, and others that I haven't.  The result: a finely-crafted and tasty journey through deep, soulful and melodic grooves.  I'm honored to highlight these artists, and raise funds for the East Oakland Collective in the process.  Enjoy the mix, and be sure to smash that like button if you enjoy what you hear!  

Track List:

Useless - @Kerri-Chandler
Reflections (Enoo Napa Afro Dub) - DJ Merlon, @realBlackCoffee, Khaya Mthethwa
Normal Sucks (Original Mix) - @djeclyps, Tara Jamelle
In Love With A Dancer - @montyluke
Snuffaluffagus - @green-velvet-1 & Claude Vonstroke
Tuesday_Paranoia (Jamie_Jones Submerged House_Mix)- @jamie-jones
Trust feat. Seth Troxler (Original Mix) - @Sethtroxler
You Belong (@kevinsaunderson Mix) - Hercules And Love Affair
Binky's Groove (Original Mix) - Mr. G
Spin (Original Mix) - Floorplan
Still Hear (Los Hermanos Remix) - @roberthood
We Magnify His Name - Floorplan
Change of Tides (J-Kind Original Mix) - @jkind
Tease Me - J-Kind

BLM Synaesthesia Artist Showcase & Fundraiser

Appearances:
10/28/2023 - Dusk2Dawn w/ Vintage Culture, The Midway, San Francisco, CA
10/21/2023 - Decompression, The Great Northern, San Francisco, CA
7/22/2023 - Steampunk Masquerade, Public Works, San Francisco, CA
7/2/2023 - Sierra Meadows Festival, Awahnee, CA
5/29/2023 - The End Up, San Francisco, CA
5/25/2023 - Airpusher Flyby, 7th West, Oakland, CA
5/21/2023 - Mars Mar, San Francisco, CA
4/15/2023 - Yes! Records Launch Party, San Francisco, CA
4/8/2023 - ResurEGGStion, Brix 581, Oakland, CA
3/16/2023 - Ibiza Stardust Radio, 8pm PST
3/11/2023 - Mioli Music 10 Year Anniversary, The Great Northern, San Francisco
2/23/2023 - Airpusher Flyby, 7th West, Oakland, CA
2/11/2023 - Deep Red Underground, San Francisco, CA
2/8/2023 - Ibiza Stardust Radio, Online Broadcast
1/6/2023 - Capricorn Party, Asiento, San Francisco, CA
12/23/2022 - Mioli Music 12 Year Holiday Party, San Francisco, CA
10/31/2022 - Tales from the Crypto, San Francisco, CA
9/17/2022 - Kausmic Festival, Sierra Mountains, CA (Cancelled)
9/10/2022 - Mioli Music Afterhours, SF, CA
8/18/2022 - Airpusher Flyby, 7th West, Oakland, CA
8/5/2022 - Faultradio.com, SF, CA
7/30/2022 - MPYRE Strikes Back! Monterey Burn, Monterey, CA
7/28/2022 - Oakland Art Library, Starline, Oakland, CA 
7/21/2022 - Cheshire Alley Burning Man Fundraiser, Lions Den, SF CA
7/16/2022 - Steampunk Masquerade, Public Works, SF CA
7/15/2022 - Private Campout, Mendocino, CA
6/6/2022 - Mioli Music After Hours, SF
6/5/2022 - Fantasy Island feat. Daniel Bell - The Midway, SF
5/6/2022 - Audacious - Cairo Jazz Club, Egypt
4/22/2022 - DJ Koze + Roman Flugel, 1015, San Francisco, CA
3/17/2022 - Airpusher Flyby, 7th West, Oakland, CA 
12/31/2021 - New Bohemia, The Mint SF, San Francisco, CA
11/12/2021 - First Contact, Nocturne X, Grey Area, San Francisco, CA
10/30/2021 - Haunted Hoedown, The Great Northern, San Francisco, CA
10/23/2021 - VIIA Experience, USS Hornet, Alameda, CA
10/9/2021 - Disco Katz & Vibe Tribe @ BARbarella, San Francisco, CA
9/3/2021 - Something Else Campout, Mendocino, CA
8/28/2021 - Oasis Experience, Todos Santos, Mexico
8/6/2021 - Gamma, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
7/31/2021 - Gamma, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
5/2/2021 - "Connect" - Livestream
3/13/2021 - DIGGIN' DEEP 12hr Livestream by Uniting Souls
2/28/2021 - Synaesthesia Collective BLM Fundraiser 
11/19/2020 - Airpusher Flyby NOVEMBER - Fundraiser with Anti Police-Terror Project - San Francisco, CA
10/18/2020 - Mioli Music Season Closer - The Midway SF
8/22/2020 - Neurodancer Streaming Party - August Edition! twitch.tv/3DegreesSF 
8/15/2020 - STREAMpunk Masquerade (Airpusher + The Midway) 

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J-KIND is a San Francisco-based DJ/Producer with a fierce love for techno and a deep-rooted passion for creating unforgettable sonic experiences. Known for his eclectic and genre-bending style, J-KIND's sets are a journey through sound—ranging from deep and introspective to funky and hard-hitting beats that keep the dance floor moving. With every mix, he blends relentless energy with a creative touch, delivering an emotional rollercoaster that pulls you in, and before you know it, your body is lost in the rhythm.

Beyond techno, J-KIND’s sound is shaped by an array of musical influences that span genres and eras. Classically trained on piano, his deep appreciation for the structure and emotion of classical music blends seamlessly with the raw energy of funk, the groove of soul, the aggression of metal, and the storytelling of hip hop. This unique fusion of sounds finds its way into his sets, making each performance an unpredictable yet cohesive journey that transcends boundaries and keeps the crowd guessing.

Drawing heavy inspiration from the 90s greats like Daniel Bell, Terry Francis, Richie Hawtin, and Mark Farina, J-KIND has been a staple in the underground scene since 2001. Cutting his teeth in the Bay Area rave circuit, he's rocked dance floors from San Francisco to Europe. His influence extends to his residencies at iconic SF spots like Temple, Bad Habits (now Monroe), Bubble Lounge, and his longtime role as a resident DJ for Burning Man's Airpusher Collective.

Now holding a monthly residency at Ibiza Stardust Radio, J-KIND’s craft is all about blending the old and new, whether spinning vinyl or dropping tracks on CDJs. To him, DJ’ing is a creative art form—a way to fuse two tracks into something fresh, something uniquely *J-KIND*.

His musical journey as a producer hit a major milestone with his debut EP "Beautiful Life" on Mioli Music in 2015, followed by the hit single "Change of Tides." Now co-founder of Yes! Records, his 2023 release, *Boundaries EP*, has made waves with remixes from Emanate and Franccessco Cardenas, cementing his place in the techno world.

Catch him live, and you'll understand—J-KIND is more than just a DJ. He’s a vibe, an energy, and a force to be reckoned with. When he’s behind the decks, it’s not just a party; it’s an experience.

J-KIND

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