Sara Landry

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Sara Landry
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Sara Landry performing at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on 11-28-2025
Background information
Born (1993-09-22) 22 September 1993 (age 32)
San Francisco, CA United States
Origin Amsterdam, Netherlands
Genres Techno
Occupation(s) DJ, music producer
Years active2018–present
Labels Mau5trap, Hekate Records
Sara Landry performance, Verknipt event 2023 Utrecht The Netherlands (description page) Sara Landry verknipt 2023 strijkviertelplas.png
Sara Landry performance, Verknipt event 2023 Utrecht The Netherlands (description page)

Sara Landry is an American DJ and music producer based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. [1] [2] 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.

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Biography

Landry was born in Sausalito, California (22 September 1993). 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 2022, Landry relocated to Amsterdam, Netherlands, where she collaborated with Don Woezik on the techno album "Delirium." Her profile grew significantly in 2023, with her Boiler Room debut becoming the third most-streamed set of the year with over 6 million views.

Career

Music style and production

Landry is known for her "dark, driving, and divinely feminine brand of industrial techno." She is a self-taught producer and audio engineer, often referred to as the "High Priestess of Hard Techno." Her music combines high-frequency industrial sounds with ritualistic elements, earning her recognition as Beatport's top-selling female producer in the genre. [5]

Record label

In 2021, Landry founded Hekate Records, named after the Greek goddess of witchcraft. The label has released music from established artists including Nico Moreno, Shlømo, Charlie Sparks, and blk., alongside emerging talent in the techno scene. [6]

2025-Present

In June 2025, Landry announced her largest headlining shows to date under the title Eternalism. [7] On August 8, she returned to her roots by bringing Eternalism to Austin, Texas. [8]

Notable performances

Landry has performed at major electronic music festivals and venues worldwide, including:

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

TitleAlbum details
Wait
  • Released: May 17, 2019
  • Label: Mau5trap
  • Formats: Digital
Signal
  • Released: November 1, 2019
  • Label: PinkStar Black
  • Formats: Digital
Sacrifice
  • Released: April 3, 2020
  • Label: Kraftek
  • Formats: Digital
Act of God (Inspired by "The Outlaw Ocean")
  • Released: June 5, 2020
  • Label: The Outlaw Ocean LLC
  • Formats: Digital
Queen of the Banshees
  • Released: January 18, 2021
  • Label: RAW
  • Formats: Digital
Rebirth
  • Released: April 9, 2021
  • Label: Techno Germany Records
  • Formats: Digital
Incoming
  • Released: July 30, 2021
  • Label: Hekate Records
  • Formats: Digital
About Last Night
  • Released: December 17, 2021
  • Label: Possession
  • Formats: Digital
Delirium
(with Don Woezik)
  • Released: May 20, 2022
  • Label: Hekate Records
  • Formats: Digital

Singles

Remixes

References

  1. "Sara Landry: hard techno's high-frequency priestess". DJ Mag. 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  2. "Sara Landry: High-End Hard Techno". www.ableton.com (in French). Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  3. Clark, Rab (2022-06-15). "Terminal V Podcast 050: Sara Landry". Terminal V. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  4. Heyraud, Max (2021-09-24). "Interview: In Conversation With Sara Landry". Four/Four Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  5. "Sara Landry: Hard Techno Incantations in Los Angeles | Beatportal". www.beatportal.com. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
  6. "HEKATE Records - Trifec.one". 2023-02-26. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
  7. 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.
  8. https://edmcult.com/sara-landry-brings-eternalism-to-austin-texas/