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Sara Landry is an American DJ and music producer who is currently based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.[1][2] She is known for her hard techno sound. She is the founder and owner of the techno record-label Hekate Records.[3][4] In 2024 she ranked #75 in DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs poll.
Sara Landry | |
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 Sara Landry performing at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on November 28, 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 22, 1993 Sausalito, California, United States |
| Origin | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Genres | Techno |
| Occupations | DJ, music producer |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Label | Hekate Records |
Biography
editLandry was born in Sausalito, California (September 22, 1993).[5] At age three, she moved to Boulder, Colorado, and later to Austin, Texas, following her parents' divorce. At seventeen, she relocated to New York City for her studies, where she began her DJ career while working as a promoter.
After completing her studies, Landry returned to Austin, where she performed at venues including Kingdom, Plush, Parish, Vulcan Gas Company, and frequently at the Ethnics Music Lounge. In 2018, she released her debut single "Chasm". In 2019, she signed with Mau5trap and released her first EP "Wait".
In July 2021, Landry has launched her own record-label Hekate Records. [6]
In 2022, Landry relocated to Amsterdam, Netherlands, where she collaborated with Don Woezik on the techno album "Delirium". Her recognition grew significantly in 2023, when her Boiler Room debut set became the third most-streamed set of the year with over 6 million views.
Career
editMusic style and production
editLandry is known for her "dark, driving, and divinely feminine brand of industrial techno." She is a self-taught producer and audio engineer, and is often referred to as the "High Priestess of Hard Techno." Her music combines high frequency industrial sounds with ritualistic style. She was Beatport's top-selling female producer in the genre.[7]
Record label
editIn 2021, Landry founded Hekate Records, which named after an Ancient Greek goddess of witchcraft, that has released music from established artists, including Nico Moreno, Shlømo, Charlie Sparks, and blk., in addition to music by emerging techno artists.[8]
2025-Present
editIn June 2025, Landry announced her largest headlining shows to date that are titled Eternalism.[9]
On August 8, she returned to her roots by bringing Eternalism to Austin, Texas.[10]
On March 29, 2026 at Ultra Miami 2026, she performed a B2B set with Amelie Lens to close the RESISTANCE stage that was the first collaboration between the two artists. [11]
Notable performances
editLandry has performed at major electronic-music festivals and venues worldwide, including:
- Boiler Room x Teletech - 10M views
- Knockdown Center NYC - 2.6M views
- Tomorrowland 2024 - 1.8M views
- EDC Las Vegas 2025 (KineticFIELD) - 875K views
- EDC Las Vegas 2024 (circuitGROUNDS) - 819K views
- Ultra Music Festival (RESISTANCE, The Cove Stage) - 80K views
Discography
editAlbums
edit- “Spiritual Driveby” (2024, Hekate Records)
Extended plays
edit| Title | Album details |
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| Wait |
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| Signal |
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| Sacrifice |
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| Act of God (Inspired by "The Outlaw Ocean") |
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| Queen of the Banshees |
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| Rebirth |
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| Incoming |
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| About Last Night |
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| Delirium (with Don Woezik) |
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| Hekataia EP |
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Singles
edit- "Value" (2020, Self-released)
- "No Sleep" (2022, Hekate Records)
- "Chaos Magicka" (with Godtripper) (2023, Hekate Records)
- "Legacy" (2023, Hekate Records)
- "Heaven" (with Alt8) (2024, Hekate Records)
- "Prisoner" (with Alex Farell) (2024, Hekate Records)
- "Pressure" (2024, Hekate Records)
- "Havana Bounce" (with Alt8) (2025, Hekate Records)
- "GIRLBOSS" (2025, Insomniac Records)
- "Control Your Body" (with Shlømo) (2025, Taapion Records)
Remixes
edit- Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion – WAP (Sara Landry remix) (2020)
- Indira Paganotto - Pressure (Indira Paganotto Remix) (2024)
- Le Sserafim - Celebration (Sara Landry remix) (2026)
References
edit- ↑ "Sara Landry: hard techno's high-frequency priestess". DJ Mag. April 16, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ↑ "Sara Landry: High-End Hard Techno". www.ableton.com (in French). Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ↑ Clark, Rab (June 15, 2022). "Terminal V Podcast 050: Sara Landry". Terminal V. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ↑ Heyraud, Max (September 24, 2021). "Interview: In Conversation With Sara Landry". Four/Four Magazine. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ↑ "Sara Landry on Apple Music". Apple Music - Web Player. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Sara Landry: Hard Techno Incantations in Los Angeles | Beatportal". www.beatportal.com. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ↑ "HEKATE Records - Trifec.one". February 26, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ↑ https://anznews.livenation.com/news/sara-landry-announces-her-largest-headline-shows-to-date-with-eternalism-australia-tour#:~:text=Blurring%20the%20lines%20between%20the,amongst%20the%20highest%20of%20BPMs.
- ↑ https://edmcult.com/sara-landry-brings-eternalism-to-austin-texas/
- ↑ https://djmag.com/news/ultra-miami-2026-full-stage-running-order-announced.
External links
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- "Sara Landry becomes new World's No.1 Hard DJ". DJ Mag. 2024.
- "The rise of Sara Landry". Billboard. 2024.
- "Sara Landry’s Seismic Techno Takeover". RollingStone. 2025
- "How Sara Landry Is Leading Hard Dance's American Rise". Billboard. 2026.