Today, hard techno’s explosive it-girl Sara Landry unravels her highly-anticipated debut album - ‘Spiritual Driveby’ - set to arrive on October 4 via her imprint HEKATE. A collaborative offering that transcends convention, ‘Spiritual Driveby’ blurs the lines between the underground and the avant-garde, delivering a high-octane demonstration of Landry’s artistic duality and intuitive depth.
A sonic alchemist transforming hard techno sounds into transcendent experiences, Sara Landry is an irrefutable force captivating global obsession and overhauling the scene through her dark, driving and divinely feminine lens. Just as Landry is more than a DJ, ‘Spiritual Driveby’ emerges as so much more than an album. The 12-track opus is a pulsating testament to the power of collective energy, one which unfolds as a visceral odyssey meant to feel both intensely personal and universally shared.
A ceremonial experience where the sacred interplay of collaboration is as integral to the music as the sounds themselves, each track was produced alongside Landry’s friends and industry counterparts including the likes of legendary producer Mike Dean, Nico Moreno, Shlømo, Aaron Hibell, LEGZDINA, Alex Farell and even her personal hypnotist, Restorative Hypnosis whose mesmerizing vocals can be heard on the album’s prelude.
From Sara Landry: “This sonic offering was motivated and inspired by the notion that none of us are alone because we are all energetically linked. Everything we do is interwoven and collaborative, whether we realize it or not. Every musical experience we’ve ever had, every show we’ve been to, every euphoric moment that echoes across time has been a collaborative experience and a stacking of energies. The experiences themselves only manifest just so because of the energetic contributions of every single individual that is present. Similarly, these parties are only what they are because of the energy everyone brings and the frequency we ascend to when we vibrate together.
Through ‘Spiritual Driveby’, Landry doesn’t just ask you to listen - she demands that you participate, that you bring your own energy and release it to the tangling frequencies that vibrate around you. A vessel in which each track reveals a ritual in its own right; every beat is infused with intention, the brazen balance between rebellion and reverence. Amidst unrelenting force and thunderous basslines, Landry conjures a sense of convergence intertwined with profound conviction - Where the introspective intersects the expansive. A poignant reminder that music thrives on interaction and the unspoken synergy that exists in sonic unity on the dancefloor, ‘Spiritual Driveby’ arrives as a collective sojourn that evokes communal chaos while simultaneously embracing the solace found within the highest of BPMs.
From Sara Landry: “I want to extend a massive thank you to the artists I collaborated with on this body of work. You are all so talented and I’m grateful we could create together. These sessions with you over the last 4 months have made me fall back in love with producing after 15 long months of writer's block, and for that I am eternally grateful. Most importantly: thank you to you, the listeners, for it is only with your support that I am able to live this wonderful, creative life and have the privilege of spending all my time creating and playing this music for you. This journey has been the greatest joy of my life so far.”
Harnessing a distinct brand of artistry that is unapologetically her own, the self-taught DJ, producer and record label head has cemented herself as one of the most in-demand names in music at nothing short of breakneck speed. Landry is the undeniable it-girl of a movement, pushing what has long been considered subversive into popular culture, fueled by her deliberate, witchy and boundary breaking-vision.
Hailed as the “High Priestess of Hard Techno”, each of the dynamite’s raw productions reveal ceremonial spaces amongst the highest of frequencies as she balances rebellious experimentation with ancient power. This masterful synthesis guides listeners on enthralling journeys that are inherently ritualistic, opening a portal for loyal fans and new audiences alike to surrender themselves to her recesses.
The tour de force’s visceral sound and unbridled authenticity have undeniably earned her cult-like following, amassing over 1 Million monthly listeners on Spotify and solidifying her positioning as Beatport’s no.1 best selling female producer in the genre. In 2023, the multi-hyphenate showcased her impressive talent during her debut
Boiler Room set - A viral performance that has since amassed over 6 Million views and remains the 3rd highest streamed Boiler Room set of the last 2 years, after Fred Again.. and Chase & Status.
Claiming the title of the world’s biggest hard techno ticket seller, her commanding stage presence and the raw power of her sound consistently ram out some of the most prestigious stages around the globe - such as CRSSD, Creamfields, Tomorrowland, Monegros, Kappa Futur, EDC Las Vegas and Timewarp Brazil - with unprecedented fervor. The US-born, Amsterdam-based sensation opened this year with a sold out ‘All Night Long Tour’ inclusive of: shows in cities across Europe, a 9,000 ticket sold out headline show in Bogota and two, consecutively sold out shows in Los Angeles, set to take place over Labor Day Weekend. This July, Landry etched her name in history as the first artist of her genre to play the Tomorrowland Mainstage, setting new precedents and pushing the category on a global scale.
Equal parts a tastemaker and a provocateur, Landry is also the founder of the disruptive imprint, HEKATE. Named after the Greek Goddess of witchcraft and wild places, HEKATE is an homage to the power of the divine feminine and a testament to Landry’s penchant for the unorthodox. A channel for the most chaotic musical impulses, the label has seen releases from techno titans such as Nico Moreno, Shlømo, Charlie Sparks and blk., as well as more emerging talent in the category and Landry’s own creative endeavors. In June 2024, Landry delivered a completely new HEKATE experience to her fans via a rare headlining performance at The Caverns in Tennessee. The two-night takeover came to life as a “curated coven night” and solidified the multi-hyphenate as the first-ever techno artist to perform at and subsequently sell out the subterranean venue.
A fierce arbiter of sound in a category of her own, Landry is on a meteoric trajectory blazing forward with unstoppable momentum. With a steady pulse of new music releases and surprises that promise to captivate her fans and attract millions more, 2024 is poised to be one of Landry’s most massive years yet as she continues to elevate the genre in a way that resonates on a universally connective level for a new generation.
