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VARIA is pleased to present the next episode in its podcast series, featuring Auspex.

Having cut his teeth in Brooklyn's warehouse scene, Auspex has become a fixture of NYC's underground techno community and a tireless presence in the city's queer nightlife.

His vision of techno as ritual, darkly throbbing, hypnotic and cathartic, comes alive in sets that weave long, mind-bending blends charged with intensity and release.

He has shared stages with artists from Phase Fatale to Rebekah, played NYC underground institutions like Unter and The Bunker, as well as Berlin's Staub, Pornceptual, Gegen, RSO, ://about blank and most recently Berghain.

Founder of Dominion and later the residency party ALTÆR at Basement, Auspex has created intentional spaces for discovery, reflection and queer community on the dance floor. Beyond DJing, his classical background informs his productions, with releases on Soma, Diffuse Reality, Mäinmise, Oath and more, alongside his own new imprint, Templum.

This episode continues VARIA's mission: championing considered electronic expression and lasting artistry.



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172nd guest of KHIDI’s podcast series is Maris Shilton. With a decade of experience behind the decks, Maris shaped his sound to become a true storyteller, knowing how to catch a crowd and create an ecstatic atmosphere that has marked the dancefloors many times. Navigating between slow and stripped-down sounds and faster sides of techno music, Maris is a DJ who knows how to adapt to every situation

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KHIDI Podcast 172: Maris Shilton

017 - DANYA

(interview below)
Danya is a Germany-based DJ, producer, and member of the 6D. collective with residencies at PAL (Hamburg) and Bunker Club (Kiel). Since her debut EP Self Destructive Mechanism (2023), she has released on labels such as Nyxii, Kluster, and Sine Space 7, with her first solo vinyl Sonata (2024) circulating in DJs’ record bags worldwide. She has performed across Europe in clubs such as Tresor (Berlin), Rex Club (Paris), and PAL (Hamburg). Beyond her music, she is engaged in neuroscience research, working at the crossroads of sound, perception, and the brain.

INTERVIEW
How do you balance your identity as a researcher and your identity as an artist — do they blend, or do you keep them separate worlds?

They definitely blend. My work in neuroscience constantly shapes how I think about sound, rhythm, and perception, and I can’t really separate that from what I do as an artist. I am now building a project where these worlds meet more explicitly. My vision is a platform or environment where neuroscience and sound art directly inform each other. That intersection is what excites me the most.

If someone listened to one of your sets or tracks with no context, what would you want them to feel or understand about you?

I’d want them to feel like there’s thought behind every sound, even if they don’t know the story. I try to make tracks that move and evolve, so that people can get lost in them. Even without context, it’s important to me that the music communicates some energy and emotion. I’d like people to sense curiosity and exploration. And ideally, to leave them a little inspired or reflective.

What do you wish the techno scene would talk about more openly?

I think we need to have a more honest conversation about the culture itself. The very culture that claims to empower us is still built on dynamics that endanger us. Harassment and abuse are still happening behind the scenes, and a lot of it gets quietly ignored. It’s time to question the framework we’ve accepted. I’d love to see us reset a little, put the community and the values back at the center, and open the door to more diverse and respectful voices.

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Franz Jäger is an underground artist hailing from the vibrant city of Stockholm, Sweden. Born and raised in the heart of the city’s underground techno scene, Franz was deeply influenced by the pulsating rhythms and innovative sounds that defined the era. From an early age, the electrifying energy of underground music captivated him, igniting a passion that would shape his artistic journey.

With a growing discography and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of underground music continues to make waves in the electronic music scene. As he explores new sonic territories, Franz dedication to the craft ensures that he will remain an important figure in the ever-evolving world of techno.

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SC: https://soundcloud.com/franzjager
IG: https://www.instagram.com/franzk_jager/
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Synthetic Karma

South African artist Deano grew up immersed in his local music scene, shaping a diverse sound that moves between house and techno. Beyond producing solo EPs on labels like Hardgroove, Symbolism, AWRY and Sungate, he runs the label and events platform Knowledge Imprint, known for pushing forward both emerging talents and respected veterans.

Deano is a resident at Cape Town’s Mødular Club and a regular at Johannesburg’s TOY TOY. Known for a versatile selection spanning house to techno, he’s played across South Africa’s leading festivals and taken his sound to clubs in Berlin, Tokyo, Lisbon and beyond.

Artwork by @ankhsious

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